Faq
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Leading Edge Renovation provides a wide range of renovation services, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, basement finishing, exterior upgrades, and full home renovations.
Yes, we offer free consultations and estimates to help you plan your renovation project. During the consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, budget, and timeline to develop a customized plan.
The timeline for renovations varies depending on the scope and complexity of the project. After our initial consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed project schedule so you’ll know what to expect.
Yes, Leading Edge Renovation is fully licensed and insured. We adhere to all local building codes and regulations, ensuring that your renovation is completed safely and professionally.
Absolutely! Our team works closely with you to bring your vision to life. We provide design guidance, material recommendations, and access to a variety of high-quality products to match your style and budget.
Yes, we manage all necessary permits for your renovation project. Our team ensures compliance with local regulations and handles the paperwork to streamline the process for you.
During the renovation, our team works diligently to minimize disruptions. We keep the worksite clean and safe and maintain open communication to keep you informed about progress. You’ll receive regular updates throughout the project.
At Leading Edge Renovation, we work with clients to develop solutions that fit their budget. We offer flexible options and transparency to ensure that your project stays within financial expectations without compromising on quality.
Yes, we provide warranties on both our craftsmanship and the materials we use. We stand by the quality of our work and offer continued support after the project is completed.
Getting started is simple! Contact us through our website or give us a call to schedule your free consultation. We’ll work with you to plan your project and turn your ideas into reality.
Siding Questions
As all variables change based on what product and look is chosen, this can also change. Removing the old siding is always an option regardless of the selected product. Understanding all the products, Leading Edge can give you advice on what the final look will be.
Generally NO, this can also change based on variables of product chosen and final look desired. New sheeting can also increase sheer strength in the walls for wind.
Yes, As of 2009 vapor barrier is required an all siding projects. Proper installation of vapor barrier is also as important as the siding.
Mother Nature has a way of proving us wrong when we say hail proof, so we will categorize them as hail resistant. This is by size of hail stone needed to damage.
- Most resistant will be James Hardie Fiber Cement, Diamond Kote engineered wood, LP Smartside engineered wood
- Fairly Resistant will be solid core vinyl, some steel
- Least Resistant will be hollow core vinyl. It has a very exposed weak spot to be popped easily by hail.
NO, NO and NO. There are paint manufacturers out there marketing a vinyl safe paint. This is confusing to home owners. If you buy this paint and just start painting your vinyl you will have a major failure in time. The hot sides of your home, the west and south sides with fail first. Vinyl siding is encapsulated, so to get it to perform with paint, you must vigorously sand every square inch of siding to remove the top seals on the siding, then you must apply a very expensive commercial primer. The cost of doing this will be astronomical.
Yes, The Federal Government, through the EPA, has required any home built before 1978 to have a lead test. Any contractor hired to do a project is required to follow this requirement. If the test of the area that we will be working comes back lead hot, we must do an installation method that controls the dust and paint chips. The official build date of the home is on file with assessor’s office in your county. Even if it’s a new addition to the home, the date in the assessor’s office is the official date used for the test. There are fines levied to any contractor doing certain projects on your home that do not follow the guidelines for testing and containing lead when needed. The basis for this is the absorption of lead by the elderly and the young. 1978 is when the Federal Government outlawed lead nationwide.
We required a 5 ft work zone around the house for ladders, scaffolding, etc. Removal of swamp coolers is also required. We also ask that all pet droppings be removed as well.
There are many different levels of installers out in the trades. This is concerning as this area is just as important as the siding quality. Attention to details, such as flashing, caulking, and final look are important. Someone with a hammer and a crowbar can call themselves and installer, but that’s not the same as someone that looks at the home, and plans from the start to make the final look the best it can be. This also means knowledge of framing and the entire puzzle on the home. Putting this puzzle together correctly is key to a long lasting siding job.