Remodeling Job Stories | Hoover, AL Interior Renovations

I. Project Overview

This Hoover, AL Interior Renovations and Chimney Repair project for Mr. Jamison King started out as a simple estimation for water damage, and ended with an absolutely stunning brick fireplace surround installation!

The chimney really was the focus for this project, with the brick laying being the pièce de résistance that took this from being just another insurance restoration job to an example of quality construction.

Reliable starts every project by installing floor protection for the homes we’ll be working in. Our favorite floor protection is Trimaco X-Board, which has leak resistant protection to prevent any kind of damage from hurting our client’s homes!

II. Project Timeline

We began communicating with Mr. King in June of 2023, when Reliable estimated for the water damage repair. The project itself was slated for February of 2024, after getting approval from the King’s insurance company and going through our project development and design! Constant communication and oversight through our project software, Buildertrend, allows all of our clients to be completely aware of all aspects of design and construction from start to finish!

Take a closer look at the pictures of Mr. King’s project, with this before and after gallery!

III. Design-Build-Remodel

This project in the Southpoint subdivision of Hoover, AL began as Insurance Restoration work under another contractor, who had begun the demolition phase of the project. It turns out the flashing and roof connection to this chimney chase leaked, and so the initial contractors had discovered that water entered the exterior wall cavity and ran down the studs. This created problems all the way down to the subfloor, with the primary problem being that the studs, plates and header needed to be replaced. By the time this owner discovered it, it was already too late.

By that point, Mr. King decided that a contractor that could also enhance their home through an interior renovations project would be preferable, and so contacted us at Reliable! To get access to the damaged portions of the home, all of the trim and drywall had to be removed, which thankfully the start of the demolition had already happened. We are happy to report that we completed the necessary repairs; in the below pictures you can see our electrical contractor is installing the outlet for the TV!

Insulation and drywall were the order of the day after the electrical rough!

You can see one of our contractors laying down USG Durock® brand cement board with Edgeguard™. This mold resistant tile backer makes it the perfect choice for tile and flooring for new construction and remodeling. You can actually use it outside as well!

Mr. and Mrs. King have selected a herringbone pattern for this hearth. The fireplace surround is made of thin brick running bond on a half, and the Fypon man-made cedar beam mantle was installed shortly afterwards.

After the new fireplace surround was finished, Reliable repaired the demolition work by installing brand new drywall! We painted it to match the original color scheme, so the transition was seamless!

Once we neared completion for Mr. King’s Interior Renovation project, in all honesty all that was left to do is to stretch the carpet back into position. The fireplace surround and beam mantle is a sure departure from what used to be there; brick was whitewashed and the Fypon mantle is stained in Walnut, with a satin topcoat. This just goes to show how something as simple as a new fireplace can completely change the dynamic of a room!

IV. Conclusion of the King Project

Mr. King’s project shows that quality construction and a few select design choices, like the whitewashed brick for example, can completely alter the atmosphere of a room, especially for such an important part of a room like a fireplace!

Jamison was so happy with our work on his Hoover, AL Interior Renovations project that he left us a wonderful review!

“Excellent service! Reliable Design-Build-Remodel did a great job on a living room repair/remodel project at my home. Mr. Walton and his team were very professional and courteous. I couldn’t be happier with the final product and the speed in which they completed their excellent work. “

We’re always so excited to work with clients that embrace the Design-Build process, because it tells us that what we’re doing not only makes every remodeling project a completely successful one, but that what we’re doing actually makes a difference in the industry, and more importantly that we’re making a difference in people’s lives.

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Our Services

Reliable Design-Build-Remodel isn’t good at just Helena, AL Whole House Remodel projects! We’re adept at many different home improvement services. This means that you won’t have to hire multiple contractors to work on your place if you choose to do more than one update at a time. Our team of experienced professionals can handle the following:

The Barton Project

The Barton project is a great example of how it doesn’t matter how big your project is, or how expensive the materials are, or even if it isn’t the most technically challenging project. What matters in a remodel is changing someone’s home for the better!