Catch Richlen Construction's 35 Years in Business Ad on page 8 in Bay Area Building News summer 2013!

"Why is the Bay Area So Popular with Tenants? And What Could Kill the Buzz?" Richlen Construction recommends reading this featured (page 3) article in Bay Area Building News Summer 2013.

For 35 years, Richlen has constructed in the San Francisco Bay Area - we've experienced first-hand what sets the standards and drives the trends in the commercial building marketplace. Everyone wants prime location, accessibility, and the best value per dollar on square footage...Everyone wants the next trendy office! To the best of our abilities here at Richlen, we believe we help to provide our clients with it all! Our years in construction have enabled us to work with the areas' most proficient property managers, owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and expert personnel. However, our working relationships with these professionals may be compromised, if the state legislature proposed, "Split Roll Property Tax" is passed. Our clients, our colleagues... startups to small businesses (like the featured article points out), to women and minority-owned businesses, including ourselves will end up paying more for properties and work spaces, as well as our homes, and our rents. No California business is exempt!  New and old businesses may not have a choice, but to go elsewhere to neighboring states where taxes are lower and regulations are less, and a profit can be made.

Most in business are "tenants," including us! We lease our space at 45 Fremont Street in San Francisco, and we own our building headquarters in Pacheco. Ourselves and many other businesses proudly display our California business license on the front wall, behind our receptionist. It has our first dollar made. However, like others, it might not have that dollar bill in it for much longer. It may be an empty frame entirely, perhaps just like the building it's hung in. California business owners can only have optimism toward our state legislators. Confidence that they recognize if property taxes are increased, even if it is a smidgen, it will be the final kill-off for many established California's businesses. 

We at Richlen Construction can't imagine living and working anywhere else other than the San Francisco Bay Area!

 

Things to Do Before Hiring Commercial Remodeling Contractors

Undoubtedly, hiring remodeling contractor is considered as the most important part of a remodeling project that causes more stress than any other phase. Yet, almost everyone knows someone who has had a nightmare about a home remodeling job - the length of time it took; the inconvenience of noise and dust or the cost overruns even for small project.

Choosing a right contractor takes more time than buying a new car. But unfortunately most people spend less time choosing a contractor than they do choosing a car. This might lead to increased costs and dissatisfaction of their remodeling project.

This article gives you little information about the things which you need to do before hiring a commercial contractor in San Francisco. 

Planning your project? What do I want done? This might be a basic question. But you should carefully plan things like what you want to refinish and how much you have to spend etc... Thoughtful and careful planning will help you to avoid future headaches associated with remodeling.

What kind of commercial contractors I need? No wonder, there are more than 40 different types of commercial contractors in San Francisco. It’s your job to choose the right contractor for your project. For instance, if you’re looking for a contractor for your office remodeling project, then hire a licensed general contractor in San Francisco. One of the best ways to select a licensed contractor is to seek for references from friends, business associates or relatives who have recently completed a successful remodeling project.

Discuss bids in detail: Solicit at least three bids for the project you need. Discuss bids in detail with every contractor and compare the bids. Beware of any bids substantially lower than other bids. Don’t forget the old adage “If the offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is!”

Choose the right contractor and start your remodeling project today.