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Name: Barrow Construction
Address: Washington, NC, Washington, NC, 27889, US
Telephone: (252) 917-8700

What’s The Main Difference Between Barrow Construction And Its Competition?

We build using high quality materials while making the experience itself, of renovating your current home, or building a custom home, enjoyable. We build relationships with our clients and work together towards accomplishing the mutual goal of building the custom home of our clients’ dreams.
How Do Your Renovation Costs Compare To Other Builders?

Our pricing is in line with similar quality contractors. Many of our competitors are cost plus (some even disguise this during the sales process – if your builder is giving you a spreadsheet breaking down all the costs it’s typically because they are a cost plus builder). Inherently, a fixed price builder may have a higher up front price than a cost plus builder because a fixed price builder’s price doesn’t change throughout construction. However, with a fixed price builder, your final price is the same as your initial cost (other than adjustments for changes and selection upgrades made by you). You don’t need to worry that your end price is going to be dramatically different Than Your Expectation.
I’ve Heard The Renovation Process Can Be Difficult?

Our clients are made aware upfront to understand that taking on a renovation is a significant time investment. Our team strives to make the process fun and exciting. Renovating your home is as much about enjoying the experience as it is enjoying the lasting final product that you get to live in.
We’ve All Heard Horror Stories Of Custom Homes Going Way Over Budget. How Do I Know This Won’t Happen With Barrow Construction?

We renovate homes using fixed price contracts. This gives you certainty. You will have allowances for finish item selections only, as you will completely customize your home. But we take the cost risk for items outside of your control, like labor costs. Renovating your home for the amount you expect to pay is an important value of our company.

Cost plus contractors are paid more by spending more of your money. This doesn’t make much financial sense to us. Your home is an important part of your portfolio of investments; we want it to be a good investment for you.
How Do You Handle Changes Throughout Construction?

We will make any change that you ask of us. Sometimes items become obvious once we start building that were not as you imagined when you saw them on paper, so we welcome changes. What is most important is that you get the exact home that you desire.

With regards to change order pricing, our philosophy is to be fair on change orders. We don’t feel it is right to make an excess margin, just because you’ve changed your mind on an item during construction. Change orders occur because it’s your custom home. We don’t need or want to be punitive – we want you to get exactly what you want. If you want something changed, we will do it.
Is Your Company Licensed And/Or Insured?

We are Licensed in the state of NC as a certified General Contractor, license #82596. Also, we have a combined 65 years of experience in the construction industry.
What Kind Of Construction Do You Specialize In?

We specialize in Home Renovations and New Construction, but have extensive experience in Industrial/commercial projects anywhere from small to large projects.
How Long Does A Typical Construction Project Take?

A renovation project can take anywhere from 1 week to 6+ months depending on the scope of renovations, however a typical renovation job will take roughly 1 month to complete from the issuance of the building permit.
How Do You Charge For Projects?

We renovate homes using fixed price contracts. This gives you certainty. You will have allowances for finish item selections only, as you will completely customize your home. But we take the cost risk for items outside of your control, like labor costs. Renovating your home for the amount you expect to pay is an important value of our company.

Cost plus contractors are paid more by spending more of your money. This doesn’t make much financial sense to us. Your home is an important part of your portfolio of investments; we want it to be a good investment for you.
Do You Have Your Own Crew Or Do You Hire Subcontractors?

Both, we have project managers and very experienced staff, but we also have long standing relationships with our subcontracting partners that all have a shared vision for excellence during the construction or renovation of your home.
Who Is Responsible For Getting The Necessary Permits?

We run an all inclusive process and like to cover as much of the process as we can. We will be obtaining the permits required for your new home project.
Do You Offer Free In-Person Estimates?

Our process includes a free in-person home consultation and following with a free detailed estimate for renovations.
What Is Your Service Area(s)?

Greenville Branch, Ayden, Washington, Kinston, Pitt County, Beaufort County, and all of Eastern North Carolina.

Moyock Branch, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, Currituck County, all of Northeastern North Carolina, and Southeastern Virginia
How Can I Contact You?

Please give us a call at 252-917-8700. We look forward to working with you. And we look forward to you becoming our next raving fan!

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