Question 1

Do you offer free estimates?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do!

Our Proposal Reports are very detailed and can be offered after a Consultation Meeting with you.

Step One | Preliminary Information
We ask that you fill out our Contact Form (https://www.dovetailcontractingllc.com/contact)or give us a call to discuss the information we need to determine if we are a good fit right from the start.

Step Two | Consultation Meeting
We consider a Consultation Meeting a time for conversation. We want to listen to the plans you have for your home, walk through the areas you are remodeling, and share guidance as we visually examine your home.

This is an excellent time to share your investment range, the design styles you like, and your family's essential needs as we share about our company and remodeling process.

We will then discuss if we believe the scope of remodeling work is properly matched within your investment range. If we agree that we're a good fit, we will discuss moving forward with a Proposal Report.

Step Three | Proposal Report
A Proposal Report is our formal estimate. All of our Proposal Reports are calculated with detailed accuracy and research. We look up your home's permit history, talk with your building department, confer with trades and an engineer if need be, and write a detailed report that includes the scope of work and material expenses.

You can read more about our process here.(https://www.dovetailcontractingllc.com/home-remodeling-process)

Question 2

What is your availability?

Accepted Answer

We are scheduling for this winter (2024) and next year (2025).

If you would like to inquire about your home renovation, please visit our Contact Page (https://www.dovetailcontractingllc.com/contact)and tell us about your project.

Question 3

What are your outdoor project timeframes?

Accepted Answer

We offer outdoor projects from April through September. We are scheduling for spring/summer 2025.

Question 4

What credentials do you hold?

Accepted Answer

We are licensed, bonded, insured, certified, and accredited in Idaho and Washington state.
 
Idaho requires us to have a license and insurance while Washington requires us to have a license, insurance, and a bond.  We have our license numbers and EPA certificates listed in the footer of our site and the rest of our information is listed on each of the states public record sites.

Question 5

Do you work in my area?

Accepted Answer

We work within a one-hour radius of Post Falls, ID. If you live within this range, we are happy to partner with you in your home renovation.

If you are less than 30 minutes outside of our radius we have accommodated by requiring a small trip fee for larger projects.

View a list of the towns we work within here.(https://www.dovetailcontractingllc.com/service-area)

Question 6

What forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept Checks and Credit Cards*.

*Restrictions apply

Question 7

Do you offer warranties?

Accepted Answer

Yes!  We offer limited warranties that are outlined in your Service Agreement.

Question 8

How long does it take to receive a Proposal Report?

Accepted Answer

Timing varies depending on the scope of work and time of year.

We can let you know what timeframe to expect when we are discussing your project with you. But as of right now, we are very busy and averaging 2-3 weeks minimum for most projects.
 
Click here (www.dovetailcontractingllc.com/home-remodeling-process)to see what our renovation process looks like.
 
Warm months can take longer as vendors we price-check materials with are also very busy.  Colder months is when we turn around the quickest estimates.

Did you know that the wintertime is an excellent time to do a renovation on your home?

Question 9

How long is an estimate good for?

Accepted Answer

The labor portion of the Proposal Report is guaranteed for 30 days, but materials cannot be guaranteed. We keep Proposal Reports on file for one year.

Question 10

What are your business hours?

Accepted Answer

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm (reserved for clients)
Sunday, Closed
 
You are welcome to contact us anytime!  We see you night-owls!
Here (https://www.dovetailcontractingllc.com/contact)are the many methods you can contact us with.

Question 11

What can I expect the worksite to be like?

Accepted Answer

We have high ratings for our cleanliness!  We respect your home and want to protect it while we're there.  Listed below are some of the methods we use:
 
- Flooring is protected with drop clothes, carpet mask, and/or ram board.
- Plastic barriers and fans are set up to contain dust as well as create a negative airflow.
- Vacuums are hooked up to tools to minimize the dust.
- We keep clutter at a minimum and tools organized.
- We expect everyone involved in the remodeling of your home to follow our posted expectations as well. We run a clean worksite.

Question 12

Why choose Dovetail Contracting LLC

Accepted Answer

Our Standards
First and foremost our standards for communication. We believe in treating others the way that we want to be treated so we work hard to provide the information we would want in order to make remodeling decisions.

Good enough is not our jam. We work closely with you and all professionals who cross the threshold of your home. We run a clean worksite physically and in etiquette.

Last, but not least, we have a finish carpenter's eye. This means we catch minute details, going over spaces with a fine-toothed comb is a habit. This also means that we love it when you have custom ideas you would like incorporated into your home.

Our Experience
We have over twenty professional years in the construction business and genuinely care about building a functional and beautiful home for you and your family.

Nathan enjoys designing and building layouts that give you the function you've been missing. Shandra likes working on layouts alongside of Nathan while focusing on the aesthetics of the materials that bring the design to life. Your home should makes sense and be an inviting and comforting environment for you to live life.

Our Values
We thought very seriously about what to name our company. We wanted a name that represented the values and meanings dear to us. So when it came time to decide, we chose a name based on strength, craft, comfort, and peace.​
 
The dovetail joint is one of the strongest and withstanding joints a woodworker can craft. A dove carrying an olive branch represents extending comfort, hope, and peace. These symbols are close to our hearts, and we wish to extend these qualities to you.

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