Welcome to the Fabling Built Podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Casey Tebo, one of our experienced project managers. Casey has a background in residential construction and years of experience as a Project Manager. With all of her current experience, Casey is continuing her education with the pursuit of a PMP Certification. We also chat with Casey about her experience here at Fabling Built, and what she likes to do in her time off. Join us as we dive into these topics and more, and be sure to follow us on social media and subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates on new episodes. Thanks for listening to The Fabling Built Podcast!

Welcome to the Fabling Built Podcast! On this episode, we have a special guest, Brian Berger, one of our Assistant Project Managers. Brian has quickly become a trusted and loved member of the team, and we share some funny stories about his experience learning the construction industry. We also discuss the importance of having a diverse team and the benefits of having different perspectives and experiences. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on all our content. And if you want to learn more about Fabling Built, check out our website at fablingbuilt.com. Thanks for joining us on The Fabling Built Podcast!

Old homes can be challenging to deal with, and if you’re experiencing problems with yours, you are better off working with people on how to handle them well. Fabling Built is experienced in renovating old homes and bringing massive value back to them, and we’re here today to help you learn more about renovating old homes.

Listen to this episode to learn the Fabling Built process for older homes, what common issues we encounter, and what you should expect if you’re planning to renovate yours soon!

Key Talking Points of the Episode

[00:00] Introduction

[01:16] Why do you need professional contractors for old homes?

[02:15] Why do older homes have great sentimental value?

[03:50] What are the most common issues with older homes?

[06:35] Why do we ask about your priorities when planning your renovation?

[09:05] What kind of renovations do we usually do in older homes?

[11:05] How do we protect the families that live in the old homes we work with?

[12:27] When do we have these important conversations for your renovation?

[14:00] What makes older homes challenging to work with?

[16:05] Why are we familiar with older homes and how they’re built?

[17:30] What interesting features have we seen in older homes?

Links

Website: Fabling Built

https://fablingbuilt.com/

Social Media: Fabling Built

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCio0CcN3SGk9ABkQdRjaUDQ

https://www.facebook.com/FablingBuiltRVA/

https://www.instagram.com/fablingbuilt

On this episode, we are going to discuss what to expect when jacking up your house and what all goes into that. There are only a handful of reasons why someone might need to put their house on jacks but the main reason is to fix a foundation issue which can cause many problems to your home. We will give you the entire rundown of what to expect when it comes to an intensive and delicate project like this.

Over the years that we’ve been in construction, there are some concerns that customers call us with that means an entirely different thing when we get there. In this episode, we’re going to dive deep into them so you, as a homeowner, can better understand what happens to your home when you encounter these problems.

Listen now to learn more about the different reasons for problems with gutters, floors, basements, and more!

Key Talking Points of the Episode

[00:00] Introduction

[01:37] What are the 3 types of projects that are more than they seem?

[02:32] Why do we make sure we find the root cause of these problems?

[03:19] What usually causes gutters to fall off the house?

[07:50] Where do floors normally dip and sag?

[12:02] What could cause floor problems away from entry points and appliances?

[14:30] How do flooded basements cause other issues in the house?

[16:10] What early warning signs can tell if there’s an issue like these?

[17:37] How can fixing these issues improve your home?

Today's episode is a flashback from episode 11 with Christian Garcia.

Christian Garcia is one of our assistant project managers at Fabling Built and he has been such a valuable part of our team. He began his journey with us as a foreman and he worked his way to becoming an assistant project manager, and he is not stopping there!

Listen to this episode to learn more about Christian’s story, his journey at Fabling Built, and what it’s been like for him to grow within the Fabling Built family!

Key Talking Points of the Episode

[00:00] Introduction

[02:15] When did Christian’s background in construction begin?

[03:37] Where does Christian’s initiative come from?

[04:15] How did Christian help create a great training process?

[05:25] What has it been like to have Christian on the team?

[08:15] How has Christian grown within Fabling Built?

[09:10] What drives Christian to move forward?

[10:38] How does Christian deal with problems and issues?

[11:37] How is Christian able to retain information about the business?

[12:53] What is it like for Christian to be a dad?

[14:30] What other industries have Christian worked in?

[15:27] How is the restaurant industry similar to construction?

[16:41] What skills from other industries help a lot in construction?

[18:36] How does Fabling Built break the construction stereotype?

[20:05] How did Fabling Built develop a culture of transparency?

[22:05] What project is Christian excited about?

[23:45] What is Christian working on outside work?

[24:25] How did Fabling Built help Christian have more time outside work?

Continuing our series on what to expect with certain renovations and updates, today we are discussing porches and decks and what to expect when doing any renovations or updates to them. 

Decks are highly important to the functionality and look of a home so making sure you have proper expectations is the key to having a happy end result!

The kitchen is the most used room in a home. It is where families get together for meals, it is where many important decisions are made, and it is supposed to be a space that looks good and functions well.

Listen to this episode to learn more about kitchen renovations and what to expect when you have one planned out!

Key Talking Points of the Episode

[00:00] Introduction

[01:50] Why are kitchens important?

[03:08] What happens when we tear kitchens apart?

[04:58] Why is it important to plan for a kitchen renovation?

[05:30] How do we manage the dust during kitchen renovations?

[06:37] Why do we love kitchen renovations?

[07:05] What does the process look like for kitchen renovations?

[08:30] Do we always need permits for kitchen renovations?

[09:45] Why are selections important in kitchen renovations?

[11:17] What are selections?

[12:30] When do we begin mobilization?

[14:56] How do we conclude a kitchen renovation?

[16:05] Why do we come back for kitchens after a while?

[17:17] What is the importance of keeping dust under control?

[19:34] What should you expect in a kitchen renovation?

[21:15] Why is it important to clearly communicate during a kitchen renovation?

[22:20] How do we help homeowners maximize their budgets?

[23:04] Why is it important to focus on the right things during a renovation?

Bathrooms can be more important than we think. We believe that it is a place where we take care of ourselves and it needs to be a space we would enjoy being in, so we make sure that when we do bathroom renovations, they turn out to be exactly what homeowners need.

Listen now to learn more about bathroom renovations and what you should be expecting if you’re planning to get one done!

Key Talking Points of the Episode

[00:00] Introduction

[02:50] Why are bathrooms important?

[03:51] What is the importance of having a bathroom you enjoy?

[04:50] What is the first thing you need to prepare for during a bathroom renovation?

[06:10] How do we deal with bathroom renovations in houses with only one bathroom?

[08:23] What do we usually do with bathrooms when we renovate them?

[10:11] How creative can homeowners get with their bathrooms?

[11:40] Are shower materials designed to be easy to clean?

[12:42] Why is prep important for bathroom renovations?

[13:40] Why do we need to avoid plumbing issues?

[15:26] How do we address plumbing issues in bathrooms?

[16:30] What do we focus on when we’re renovating bathrooms?

[19:11] Why are permits needed for bathroom renovations?

[21:28] What does mobilization for a bathroom look like?

[22:40] What happens during installation?

[23:40] What is the single, most expensive part of a bathroom?

Quotables

“The bathroom is where you actually take care of yourself, so entering a bathroom, you wanna walk into that space and be like this reflects who I am or this gives me what I need.”

“Some people are looking for a spa-like experience. The bathroom is more important for them to close out the day and to decompress, and separate from work, stress, or the challenges they were facing through the day.”

“The selections they make in a bathroom, just like kitchens, are very emotional. They really care about what materials they wanna put in their bathroom.”

“We can spend all day talking about the tile, fixtures, and finishes, but we need to make sure it operates well because nothing will screw up your zen more than when something’s not working.”

“Our expectation is that we do things that are above specification, but it’s that you have the peace of mind that it’s done well, it’s done right, and it’s met.”

“There are all these steps that need to go in to make sure that we have as few delays as possible.”

Links

Website: Fabling Built

https://fablingbuilt.com/

Social Media: Fabling Built

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCio0CcN3SGk9ABkQdRjaUDQ

https://www.facebook.com/FablingBuiltRVA/

https://www.instagram.com/fablingbuilt

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