For the third year in a row, R. Craig Lord Construction has been recognized by GuildQuality.  Details in the press release below;

R. Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc. wins GuildQuality’s 2010 Guildmaster Award

Moorestown, NJ, (May 7, 2010)

R. Craig Lord Construction Company, a nationally recognized remodeling firm in Moorestown, NJ, announced today that the company has been awarded a 2010 Guildmaster with Highest Distinction Award for exceptional customer satisfaction.  R. Craig Lord Construction Company was one of 139 home builders, remodelers, developers and contractors throughout North America recognized for their superlative performance.

“Our success is a result of trying to do our best for our clients everyday”, said R. Craig Lord, President of R. Craig Lord Construction.  “Everyone in the company is dedicated to this.”

“It’s our great pleasure to once again recognize the team at R. Craig Lord for their exceptional performance, said Geoff Graham, founder and president of GuildQuality.   “Congratulations on winning their third consecutive Guildmaster Award, and a Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for two years in a row.”

R. Craig Lord Construction Company recently scored tremendous marks on an independent study conducted by QuildQuality.  Most notably, the firm received a 100 percent recommendation rate from past customers.  The GuildQuality survey provides highly customized performance reporting for world-class building professionals.  The high scores garnered by the firm qualified R. Craig Lord for the annual GuildQuality awards.

About R. Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc.

Founded in 1980, R. Craig Lord Construction Company is a nationally recognized award winning remodeling firm based in Moorestown, New Jersey.  With the benefit of a full time staff of word-class carpenters, R. Craig Lord Construction has the experience and core capabilities to deliver projects of every size- from small additions and highly complex historic renovations, to whole house remodels.  For more information on all of R. Craig Lord Construction services, contact them at (856) 235-4237, or visit their website, www.rcraiglord.com.

About GuildQuality

Guild Quality provides customer satisfaction surveying and performance reporting for hundreds of homebuilders, remodelers, and contractors in North America.  GuildQualtiy collects feedback directly from customers and reports back to the building professional through a web based service.  On average, more than 70% of customers respond to GuildQuality surveys and their feedback includes rich commentary and quantitative ratings. North America’s best builders, remodelers, contractors and real estate developers rely on GuildQuality’s customer satisfaction surveying to help them monitor and improve the quality of their service.

About the Guildmaster Awards

Once a year, GuildQuality recognizes exceptional customer service with the Guildmaster Awards. Visit the Guildmaster section of the GuildQuality website to see information about all 2010 Award Winners and read about the award qualifications.

For more information, visit www.guildquality.com or contact marketing@guildquality.com

Mike has completed the new window header.  As you can see in the picture above, the header extends past the window to the right.  This has been done to pick up the load of a steel “I” beam which can be seen in the upper right hand corner of the picture.  In addition to the structural elements, custom laths have been applied to match the horizontal plane of the existing wall.  This will ensure a uniform finish when drywall is applied. 

Cabinet and appliance layout is drawn on the floor based on the custom design by Apple Kitchens.  With the layout in place, plumbing and electrical subcontractors can be called in to perform “rough installation” for kitchen appliances and electrical fixtures.  “Rough installation” entails running new wires and pipes before finishes are applied to walls and ceiling. 

With the kitchen demo in good shape, Mike turns his attention to the next task…

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This was the Old Bay (Window).  The Client included the window in the scope of the kitchen remodel to address a water leakage issue and to improve the overall aesthetic. 

Mike made quick work of removing the bay.  A temporary wall can be seen just beyond the window opening.  This was installed to support the roof structure while the window is removed.  The window height has been lowered and new cantilevered joists have been added.  

 A closer examination of the existing window flashing reveals a bit of cause and effect.  The rotted sheathing, exposed and beneath tar paper, is evidence of the water problem reported by the client.  The absence of flashing (layered metal sheets used to divert water over and away from possible intrusions) at the roof’s peak may have contributed to this water damage.  Additionally, the gutter system will have to be checked carefully to ensure that it is not contributing to the problem.

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Carpenter Dave Wills wraps up cabinet removal.  With dust shields and floor protection employed, he is on a tear! 

Mike and Dave team up to remove existing sheetrock.    

Everything but the….  The Demo phase is nearly complete, but the kitchen sink remains until the plumber can disconnect and cap the water lines.?

Lead Carpenter Mike Payne reviews his notes as he prepares to start the project. Our client has already emptied the cabinets. The floor here will be reused and needs to be covered for protection during the demolition and construction.