Question 1

What happens after I request a consultation?

Accepted Answer

We reach out to set up a consultation. We listen to what you want, then follow up with a clear picture of scope, budget range, and timeline before you commit to anything.

Question 2

How far in advance should I contact you?

Accepted Answer

Sooner than you'd think. Between planning, selections, and material lead times, most remodels benefit from starting the conversation 3 to 6 months before you want construction to begin. Custom homes need longer.

Question 3

How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on scope, materials, and whether the layout changes, which is why we published a Cost & Investment Guide that explains the real cost drivers. After a consultation, you get numbers specific to your home, in writing.

Question 4

Will the price change after we start?

Accepted Answer

Not unless you change the scope or we uncover a hidden condition, like rot behind an old shower. In either case, you see the cost in writing and approve it before we proceed, so there are no surprise line items at the end.

Question 5

Are you the cheapest bid I'll get?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, and we're comfortable saying that. Our numbers are complete, meaning they include the things low bids leave out and charge for later. If the lowest price is the deciding factor, we're likely not your builder.

Question 6

What is your typical kitchen remodel timeline?

Accepted Answer

Most full kitchen remodels take 6 to 12 weeks of construction, plus 4 to 8 weeks of planning and material ordering before demolition. We put your specific schedule in writing before work begins.

Question 7

How often will I hear from you during the project?

Accepted Answer

You get a regular weekly update on a set schedule, and you'll hear from us whenever a decision is needed. You should never wonder what's happening in your own house.

Question 8

Can I live in my home during the remodel?

Accepted Answer

For kitchens, baths, and additions, almost always yes. We contain dust, protect your home, and clean the site daily. For full-gut whole-home remodels, we'll give you our read on whether staying makes sense.

Question 9

How does Falcon run its projects?

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Falcon Building Group is family-run. Paul and Angelo Carrabba oversee projects together with a longtime trade partner who serves as a project manager, and the work is done by independent trade partners.

Question 10

Do you use subcontractors?

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Yes. The work is done by independent trade partners, some of whom the family has worked with for many years.

Question 11

How do I know Falcon is the right fit for my project?

Accepted Answer

If you want honest numbers and a family-owned builder whose family has been building for more than 40 years, we're likely a good fit. If you want the lowest bid on the block, we're not, and we'd rather tell you that now.

Question 12

Who handles permits and inspections?

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We do. That includes drawings, engineering, submittals, inspections, and any architectural review board approvals your community requires. Permitting is part of our job, so none of it lands on you.

Question 13

Do I need a permit for my project?

Accepted Answer

Additions, structural changes, and most plumbing and electrical work require permits in Beaufort and Jasper counties. Purely cosmetic work often doesn't. We'll tell you exactly what your project requires, and we don't skip permits to save time.

Question 14

Where do you work?

Accepted Answer

Across the South Carolina Lowcountry: Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Okatie, Sun City, Hardeeville, and Ridgeland. We're based in Bluffton, SC.

Question 15

Do you work inside gated communities and ARB neighborhoods?

Accepted Answer

Regularly. We're familiar with the architectural review processes in communities across Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Okatie, and we prepare those submittals as part of your project.

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