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Frequently Asked Questions


      This FAQ is meant as a general aid to our clients, bearing in mind that the accuracy of the numbers will always vary from job to job. Every job is different, but we hope that this can at least give homeowners a general idea as to what they're looking at.
     The answers are also based on owner occupied houses.

1) Do you only do large or high end projects?

2) How much do additions cost per square foot?

3) How much to remodel a kitchen?

4) How about bathrooms?

5) What is the length of time for your projects?

7) Can we pay subcontractor and/or suppliers directly?
     Can we do some of the work ourselves?

6) What are your payment arrangements?

8) What sets G.L. Perry Construction Inc. /CB Electric apart from other contractors?



Do you only do large or high end projects?
No. For smaller jobs we will steer our clients towards the best way to resolve their needs. Being a carpentry/electrical driven General Contractor we often do small projects ourselves if we feel it is in the best interest of our clients, but can also refer them to our subcontractors and partners if that is what will best suit the client's needs.

How much do additions cost per square foot?
There are two major determinants: what are you adding and what type of finishes you want. If you are adding a bathroom or kitchen, the expenses can be much greater. Kitchen and bathroom remodels add cabinetry, countertops, fixtures etc. but even if you're just looking to add a large living area, things like ceiling height, roof tie-in, type of windows, floor covering, crown moldings, etc. can all affect the cost.
All that being said, in our nearly thirty years of experience we have found that any addition in the South Bay Area will *roughly* start in the $300 per foot range, with some of our higher end projects exceeding $500 per foot.

Click Here for a list of suppliers we've worked with. There, you can begin getting a sense of what style and quality of product you'll be using, which will help us generate a more accurate estimate.


How much to remodel a kitchen?
One of the best and most popular investments you can make in your home, kitchen remodels are nonetheless the remodel most heavily affected by variables in the cost and quality of the finishes.
Lately, it seems everyone wants maple raised panel Euro-type cabinets w/granite counters, high-end appliances, a lot of electrical upgrades in lighting, and medium-high quality plumbing fixtures. With all those variables the prices are tough to guess. However, we usually find even small kitchens will find $30,000 pretty quickly and that nicer, larger kitchens can easily hit $100,000. When appliances alone can run from $3,500 to $25,000 or more, kitchens can be whatever you want them to be.

           

How about bathrooms?
To begin, a typical small bath that needs to be gutted and redone from the ground up is going to end up in the $7,000-$15,000 range and we've found that master baths can easily double and usually triple that amount. But, as with kitchens, the difference in quality of fixtures, finishes and furnishings can drastically affect the overall cost. Given this variability, our staff will work with our clients to find the solutions that best meet their needs and budgets, whatever they may be.

Click Here for a list of suppliers we've worked with. There, you can begin getting a sense of what style and quality of product you'll be using, which will help us generate a more accurate estimate.

What is the length of time for your projects?
We pride ourselves on our consistency and ability to keep the job moving forward. If design and finishes are finalized in advance with the materials available, our length of time onsite will typically fall within the following:



Can we pay subcontractor and/or suppliers directly?
Can we do some of the work ourselves?
When we bid a job and put together an estimate, it's generally based on our our purchasing and controlling all aspects of the project, though there are a few exceptions.
Plans, permits, special inspections, and temporary utilities we let the owners pay for directly. When it comes to supplies however, the quality of the materials selected can have a great effect on us as more expensive products mean more exposure for us if something is damaged. More expensive materials also generally mean more management and protection. We are not inflexible, and the timing and scope of your project will help determine our ability to negotiate doing work yourselves and/or paying subcontractors directly.

For a more detailed explanation of our bidding process, please visit the links at right.

How We Bid   
A thousand monkeys on a thousand typewriters wouldn't be nearly as accurate. Trust me, we've tried.

Our Bidding Process
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What are your payment arrangements?
We ask for no money up front but we are not a bank. Depending on cash flow and the size of the project we will usually submit invoices for work completed on a biweekly basis though we will occasionally bill monthly depending upon the project. We usually expect payment within a week so that we can pay our employees, subcontractors, and suppliers in a timely manner. On larger projects we might invoice more frequently near the frame inspection when many of the subs and suppliers are invoicing us.


What sets G.L. Perry Construction Inc. /CB Electric apart from other contractors?
When you hire G.L. Perry, you're not hiring just anyone. Founded in 1980 by owner Jerry Perry, G.L. Perry has decades of experience behind us and a superior staff that we put behind every job, using our layered management system. This means that even though your project is managed by a job superintendent, they are always backed by our office staff, along with our other superintendents for additional help when necessary. When you hire us, you hire a team and not just a contractor with a truck and a dog.


Guy With A Dog
(picture of Jerry's father used without permission. Also: not Jerry's dog!)
Our business philosophy is that a company's value is not determined by the problems that come up so much as how those problems are solved. In construction, as in everything, things can go wrong. Sometimes these are small problems, sometimes not so small, but we work with our clients to resolve any challenges that come up during and after a project. We have a 30 year of satisfied customers and good relatioshios after the work is done. We take the simple stance that our staff is there for you. This comes down to accessibility: when you call our office you get a return call. We work for you.

For more information on our staff and operation, please visit the links at right.


Besides our good looks.

Meet Our Staff
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Whether you're ready to take the next step in your remodel or just want more information,
call our offices at (408)287-3779. Our staff is looking forward to your call.




Phone:
(408)287-3779
Fax:
(408)287-3776
      Email:
glperry@glperry.com

      Address:
623 Stockton Ave.
San Jose Ca 95126