Cost control and overall value

Jun 2, 2024

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When we say that we don’t build for everyone, we build for you, it’s a reflection of how much control you have over the final product. Yes, that means how it looks and functions, but it’s also how much it costs. Price is always important, and every homeowner has a different idea of the right price for their project.

Budget Control Through Selections

Of course, you can direct the budget by selecting fixtures and finishes. But for most renovation and construction projects, there are also interdependencies that can have a ripple effect on broader issues. For example, you may want a particular kind of sink in your new bathroom, but that sink selection may change your selection of faucets, forcing you to choose a more expensive option than you otherwise wanted.

The Bigger Picture: Value Over Cost

The bigger issue for a customer-focused builder like Aleto is the idea of value—not just in cost, but in dependability, durability, and overall build quality. It’s easy to walk the aisles of a Big Box Store and come home with a lower price tag on your imagined bathroom or kitchen. But as with so many things in life, you really do get what you pay for.

Choosing Quality Materials and Fixtures

The materials and fixtures we recommend are chosen based on value, not simply price. It may be something as small as a faucet that uses brass and copper parts rather than the plastic used inside a home improvement warehouse’s version. Yes, it costs a bit more. But how much would you pay a plumber to come and replace the worn-out plastic parts in a year or two?

Building for Long-Term Satisfaction

That’s what we mean by value—building for the individual and building for the long term. Our informal standard for good work is that you’ll love it so much, that it’ll be the first thing you show off to friends and family, or to a prospective buyer if you ever decide to move.

Our Commitment: A Five-Year Warranty

Our more formal standard, however, is our rock-solid five-year warranty on our work. We’re always ready to help you manage to budget—and to make sure you enjoy real everyday value in the spaces we create together.

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