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This modern home was a net-zero energy design-build project built in collaboration with a local architecture firm. The owner was living in the Midwest, so other than an in-person, upfront planning meeting and a few visits for walkthroughs along the way, we built the home with him providing input from afar.
One of the homeowner’s goals was to be as close to net-zero in energy usage as possible. The home features solar panels to generate electricity and geothermal heat pumps to power in-floor radiant heating and cooling. Solar panels also heat hot water to augment the heating system and provide hot water for domestic use.
The modern design of the home also helps to save on the energy needed for heating and cooling. Extensions on the roof let the low winter sunlight pour through the windows to provide passive solar heat during the colder months and block the rays in the summer to help keep the house cool.
The home’s foundation and its garage floor sit on concrete piers drilled into the ground. This keeps them away from direct contact with the poor soils the home is built on, allowing the soils to expand without causing any damage.
We commissioned custom furniture, countertops, and other features made from salvaged elm and walnut trees cut down in the area. Custom walnut doors, wardrobes in the master suite, and grain-sequenced cabinet doors and drawer fronts coordinate beautifully with the locally sourced pieces, as do the accents made from beetle-kill pine.
The home nestles into the ground to provide a mid-level walkout basement. Stairs go down from main floor and up from basement to meet in the middle and provide access to the outdoors. Locally sourced Colorado buff stone accents interior walls and transitions to exterior walls, helping to further anchor the home to its beautiful, lakeside location.

This client of ours came to us with a basement that had recently flooded and caused significant damage. We made some really nice upgrades and changes, including brand new #bathroomrenovations with an awesome new walk-in shower and frameless shower enclosure. We turned this space into a great place for the family to hang out now.
And check out those #elitecrete coated floors!!

Polyurethane floor coating gives the garage floor a cohesive, polished and overall beautiful appearance. One of the major benefits of polyurethane flooring is cleanliness and ease of maintenance. The polyurethane floor coating system prevents oil and other vehicle runoff from penetrating and causing permanent damage to the underlying concrete. They are also highly customizable so just about any color combination can be created.
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Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Our client had pretty significant water damage that was caused by rotted and corroded pipes. Unfortunately a large amount of the ceilings, floors and walls needed to be repaired throughout the first floor. Check out the before and after pictures.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

Older home that had some storm damage from Hurricane Florence, and we came to find out a water leak behind a cabinet causing much of the structural floor system to become compromised so sistered and repaired as necessary to allow the homeowner to feel secure working in her kitchen again.

This kitchen remodel began sooner than expected when a broken pipe caused significant water damage to the homeowners' existing cabinets. What started as an unexpected repair quickly became an opportunity to create the kitchen they had been envisioning.
We installed beautiful new Polar white cabinetry paired with elegant Berwyn quartz countertops, giving the space a bright and timeless feel. By removing the wall oven, we were able to add valuable cabinet storage and improve the kitchen's overall functionality. A gray tile backsplash ties the design together beautifully, complementing the new cabinetry and countertops while working seamlessly with the existing flooring.
The result is a fresh, functional kitchen that better suits the homeowners' lifestyle, and they couldn't be happier with the transformation.

Hurricane Harvey caused extensive flooding (38-40”) damage to home 08/2017. Complete demolition from 4 foot down to stud wall including all flooring and lower cabinets in every room. Restored home matching original material pre-flood was performed.

This kitchen remodel began sooner than expected when a broken pipe caused significant water damage to the homeowners' existing cabinets. What started as an unexpected repair quickly became an opportunity to create the kitchen they had been envisioning.
We installed beautiful new Polar white cabinetry paired with elegant Berwyn quartz countertops, giving the space a bright and timeless feel. By removing the wall oven, we were able to add valuable cabinet storage and improve the kitchen's overall functionality. A gray tile backsplash ties the design together beautifully, complementing the new cabinetry and countertops while working seamlessly with the existing flooring.
The result is a fresh, functional kitchen that better suits the homeowners' lifestyle, and they couldn't be happier with the transformation.

Pontcanna is a popular residential area in the western district of Cardiff, in South East Wales. Known for its rather large houses and spectacular foliage, interestingly enough roughly a quarter of the population are English folk.
I was called down to a property in the area to take a look at a Victorian tiled floor which was in quite poor condition. Along with the typical amount of dirt and muck seen on poorly maintained tiles, there were a number of missing tiles and a fair bit of cement caked on the surface of the floor.
It would require a robust clean, fresh seal, and several repairs to get this floor back into optimum condition.
To begin, I checked for excess moisture problems using a damp meter in various places of the hallway floor and, thankfully, it was showing dry results. Any dampness could have potentially caused problems later on in the restoration process, so it was s good idea to run tests before starting.
Next, I manually scraped as much of the dry paint and cement off the tiles as possible, with no lubrication necessary. I then proceeded to clean the floor with a solution I mixed early, consisting of equal parts Tile Doctor NanoTech HBU and Tile Doctor Pro Clean, rinsing as I went. Both products are designed to tackle heavy soil build-up, with the former uniquely using nano-sized particles (as the product name suggests) to penetrate deep into difficult to reach areas in the tiles in order to lift out ingrained muck.
Following the initial clean, I removed all of the loose tiles and those heavily affected by cement, before retiling as necessary with fresh Victorian tiles, and grouting the whole floor. Of course, these replacement tiles were carefully sourced to ensure consistency, as far as possible, with the original pattern of the floor.
The next day, I went over the whole floor with an application of the acid-based Tile Doctor Grout Clean Up, diluted with a little alkaline Pro Clean to form a cleaning solution. I then used a black pad to scrub the cleaner into the tiles, similarly to the previous day’s cleaning. This was followed by a through rinse with water to neutralise the floor.
It was at this point that I noticed some stubborn cement stains remained so I set about breaking them down using a 60 grade hand held diamond polishing block, and this technique proved successful.
After completing the clean, I left the floor to dry out for roughly 24 hours. Upon my return to the property to seal the tiles, I tested again for moisture. It is recommended to run damp tests before sealing, as excess moisture can cloud the sealer, affecting its performance in the long run.
Fortunately, no dampness was detected and I was proceeded to seal the floor with seven coats of Tile Doctor Seal & Go, which enhances the natural colours in the stone and provides a nice satin gloss appearance, as requested by the customer.
I was extremely pleased with the results of this restoration, as was the customer. The extent of the soil build up and damage was such before the restoration that, after completion, the floor looked like it had been newly laid!
Julian Iancono
South East Wales Tile Doctor

Hurricane Harvey caused extensive flooding (38-40”) damage to home 08/2017. Complete demolition from 4 foot down to stud wall including all flooring and lower cabinets in every room. Restored home matching original material pre-flood was performed.
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