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Is Construction “Quality” Subjective, or Objective?
October 31st, 2010, No Comments
Most people would argue that construction quality should be objective, but in practice it proves to be quite subjective. It shouldn’t be, but it is. Over the years I have seen many examples of poor workmanship where the contractor fully believed they had actually delivered quality work. They profess to be quality contractors who do [...]
More Charter Bay Home Builders Testimonials
August 3rd, 2010, No Comments
“Customer Service” is a concept that companies bombard us with on a daily basis. The problem is that customer service is frequently over-promised, and then woefully under-delivered. We’ve come to expect that we’ll be sold one thing, but will receive less than was promised. At Charter Bay, we work very hard to deliver what we [...]
New Charter Bay Home Builders Testimonial…
August 1st, 2010, No Comments
We have received a great testimonial and a five-star rating on Google from our most recent completed project in St. Petersburg. Our client said: “Charter Bay Home Builders and owner Eric Stockland are a rare find! Eric really listened, gently guided and thoroughly and professionally brought my ideas for two new bathrooms to reality – [...]
New Guidelines for Energy Star Qualified New Homes
July 2nd, 2010, No Comments
The new ENERGY STAR Version 3 guidelines will go into effect on January 1, 2011. These standards outline the requirements for a new home to qualify for the Energy Star rating. All details for the new standards can be found at: Energy Star Version 3 Charter Bay Home Builders is a full-service Tampa Remodeler and Custom [...]
Green Certification – Working with Florida Green Building Coalition Certifying Agents
June 14th, 2010, No Comments
Green Certification – Working with FGBC Certifying Agents – (Taken from the Winter 2010 issue of Florida Green Building Magazine. With more than 2,175 green homes certified in the state, the Florida Green Building Coalitions’s (FGBC) standards are the most utilized among builders in Florida. Yes, there are others to choose from, but the defining [...]
Cash for Caulkers – The Definitive Guide To The Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010
June 14th, 2010, No Comments
Houston Neal from HVAC Software Advice has written an excellent article which summarizes the Home Star bill into which retrofits are eligible, what the requirements are, and how much rebate is available. I found the information to be excellent and wanted to share it with our readers. You can read the article at: http://www.softwareadvice.com/articles/construction/cash-for-caulkers-the-definitive-guide-to-the-home-star-bill-1061110/#ixzz0qqkZVTgp Charter [...]
Visit our booth at the Tampa Bay Living Green Expo June 5th and 6th!
June 5th, 2010, No Comments
Please visit www.CharterBayHomes.com for more information on how we can help you with your remodeling or building project! On Saturday and Sunday, June 5th and 6th, we will be exhibiting our green-focused kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home renovation, and custom cabinet services at the Tampa Bay Living Green Expo at the St. Petersburg Coliseum Sunshine Center. [...]
40 Tips For Earth Day
April 23rd, 2010, No Comments
Want to make a difference? How many of these ideas have you implemented in your life? 40 Tips For Earth Day Charter Bay Home Builders is a full-service Tampa Remodeler and Custom Home Builder working throughout the greater Tampa Bay area including Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee, and Sarasota. Charter Bay can help with your Kitchen Remodeling, Bath [...]
Home remodeling grows for first time in 4 years!
April 23rd, 2010, No Comments
If you’ve been thinking of remodeling your home you are not alone. Local remodeling activity is picking up as more homeowners are seeing the advantages of remodeling their homes today. See the Tampa Tribune article here: Home Remodeling Grows For First Time In 4 Years Charter Bay Home Builders is a full-service Tampa Remodeler and Custom [...]
Visit Us At The Pinellas Living Green Market In St. Petersburg This Saturday
March 30th, 2010, No Comments
Please visit www.CharterBayHomes.com after reading our blog - Serving the greater Tampa area. On Saturday, April 3, 2010, we will be exhibiting our green-focused kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, home renovation, and custom cabinet services at the Pinellas Living Green Market in St. Petersburg. The Pinellas Living Green Market is a specialized area of the St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market focused on [...]
