August at CORE Remodeling Services
Smart planning, trusted guidance, and a look behind the scenes at CORE.

As summer winds down, many homeowners are already thinking ahead to winter and spring remodeling projects. This month, we’re looking at why AI remodeling estimates can miss the mark, highlighting one of our trusted trade partners, and sharing a Waltham addition designed around two very personal homeowner wishes — a 12-foot Christmas tree and a custom grilling area.

Featured Blog Series

AI Remodeling Estimates — Why They Miss the Mark

More homeowners are turning to ChatGPT and other AI tools before starting a remodeling project — whether they’re looking for design ideas, planning advice or trying to get an idea of what their project might cost.

It’s a great place to start.

But when it comes to construction pricing, there’s a big difference between a quick online estimate and the cost of actually building the project.

AI can give homeowners a quick remodeling cost estimate, but that number can be very different from the cost of the actual project. Local labor, project scope, selections, existing conditions, permits and professional project management all play a role in what a remodel really costs.

In our latest blog, we explain why those numbers can be so different — and what homeowners should really be looking at when comparing remodeling costs.

Read the series on our blog:

PROJECT PROGRESS - Waltham, MA

The homeowners knew this Waltham addition would give them the extra space they needed, but as the framing started going up, some of the most exciting details really began to come to life.For her, it was seeing the dramatic 12-foot ceilings and realizing just how incredible a huge Christmas tree could look in the new space.

She had always dreamed of having a really big Christmas tree, and standing underneath those newly framed ceilings made it suddenly feel possible. Seeing that kind of height on a plan is one thing — standing in the room and imagining that tree there is something completely different.

For him, there was another feature to get excited about: a dedicated place to grill.

We incorporated a custom grill overhang into the addition, creating a covered outdoor cooking area designed specifically around the way he wants to use the space.

One addition, with details that make it feel uniquely theirs.

🌲A 12-foot ceiling perfect for her dream Christmas tree. 🔥A custom grill overhang for him.

That’s what we love about custom remodeling. It isn’t simply about adding square footage — it’s about creating the extra space a family needs and finding opportunities along the way to make that space truly work for the people who will live in it.

Our Waltham project still has a way to go, but this is one of our favorite stages because you can finally begin to see the vision taking shape.

Built for the Way You Really Live.

TRADE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Vertex Exteriors, LLC.

A successful remodeling project takes a great team, and that includes the trade partners working alongside us.

This month, we want to give a shout-out to Vertex Exteriors, one of CORE’s trusted trade partners.

They consistently do an amazing job for us. Their team is dependable, professional and takes pride in the quality of their work — exactly what we want from the companies working on our projects and in our customers’ homes.

We’re always happy to support and recommend local businesses that we know do great work.

If you’re looking for a roofing contractor, Vertex Exteriors, LLC gets our recommendation.

If you’re thinking about improving your home this year, NOW is a great time to start the conversation.

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