WEST CHESTER, Pa., Aug. 24, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- HP Contracting, one of the leaders in modernization and additions to older homes, prides itself on not only updating and adding on to older homes, but also in walking homeowners through the process.
HP Contracting owner Terry Keenan explains how their commitment to the customer's Dream Home starts with the first meeting: "Our 'Tag Line' is 'Turning our customers' dreams into reality.' We take that very seriously at HP. We cater to what the customers envision in their minds and encourage the free flow of ideas while staying true to architectural form and details. Each of our finished spaces is individualized to our customer's Dream and is the result of a fluid design process that changes and develops throughout the building process."
HP Contracting acts upon its adage that an older home can achieve every modern convenience of a new home. For example, a recent renovation of a 100-year-old farmhouse in Wynnewood, PA used the 21st century's home technology 'behind the walls.' By opening walls to modernize, HP Contracting updated the entire home from the inside out. As in all of their challenging remakes, HP Contracting reconciled the old with the new, carefully updating plumbing, electric, windows, heating (even adding air conditioning), wiring, smoke detectors, alarm system and all the bells and whistles of modern home technology.
Keenan cautions unsuspecting property owners and would-be homebuyers, "Modernizing or adding to older homes should only be done by companies that specialize in these types of homes. Prospective renovators need to educate themselves before getting involved in renovating, modernizing, or adding to an older home. Our goal is to educate as well as renovate. No matter how much time you spend analyzing a project, you never know what you are going to find behind a wall once you open it up."
Keenan said, "A typical remodel of a newer home might call for a 10% budget for unexpected items. With older homes that percentage is typically 20% or more." These potential high costs bear out the importance of finding a contractor who is not only experienced but who is honest. A recent client of HP Contracting, Marlene Franca, said, "Terry's knowledge, honesty, and integrity are what differentiate him from his competitors. In an industry segment that is wrought with insincerity, unprofessionalism, and dishonesty, dealing with HP Contracting has been very comforting."
HP Contracting specializes in a wide range of specialized construction projects. It also offers an array of unique products not found in home improvement stores as well as a creative edge in customizing and designing. Above all, HP Contracting focuses on communication with the homeowner as they guide them each step of the way. "The journey is just as important as the end result," said CEO Keenan.