Dancing to the Blues - Bluegrass That Is

We are feeling the end of summer blues and looking to beat it with Bluegrass fever. Look for our team at the BBQ & Bluegrass Festival at Boone Hall Plantation on Sunday September 5.


While we won't be able to personally celebrate with each of you, we will treat those of you that mention this blog to us and sign a design contract by September 23 to mouth watering barbecue provided by Classic from Home Team Barbecue (specifics and value confirmed prior to contract signing).


Feeling the Blues - beat it with Blues Fever or better yet Home Team BBQ on Classic.


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home renovations

remodeling projects both large and small

home repairs

remodels to outdoor spaces

Lead EPA Reugulations Embraced by Classic Remodeling and Construction, Inc.

New EPA regulations are now in place for dealing with homes containing lead-based paint.
No More “Business as Usual”. A new, federal law went into effect in April that will mandate the way remodeling contractors do business.




The EPA developed what is known as RRP, or Renovate, Repair and Paint Act. It applies to all homes built before 1978 that risk disturbing lead-based paint during repairs, remodeling or painting activities.

Remodeling firms must now be certified and their employees must be trained in lead-safe work practices. Please be sure that anyone hired to work on your pre-1978 home be certified by the EPA and has fulfilled the mandatory training requirements.

Classic Remodeling and Construction, Inc. in Charleston, SC has been certified by the EPA and has Certified Remodelers on staff that have completed the training.

We are certified to test the paint in your home prior to starting any remodeling project, to determine if your home has lead-based paint and would fall under the RRP guidelines.


According to the EPA, about half of the homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint. The likelihood of finding lead-based paint increases with the age of the home.

The program includes three steps:
1. Pre-education for the home’s occupants
2. Training and certification for contractors
3. Lead-safe work practices:
a. Contain the work area
b. Minimize dust
c. Clean-up thoroughly

Lead can be dangerous to both adults and children. Rember to hire a certified lead professional. Not only is that the law but it will help protect you and your family!

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home renovations
remodeling projects both large and small
home repairs
remodels to outdoor spaces

Beware of Builders Working as Remodelers

To the chagrin (though not to the surprise) of many remodelers, a number of home builders have entered our market recently due to the advent of decreased new housing starts.





While remodelers have long understood the intricacies related to a remodeling project and the differences between building from scratch as opposed to managing existing structures, builders turned remodelers are now expressing that sentiment. Remodeling and home building are two very different professions. They each require a unique set of skills and interests.





While this revelation is not news to remodelers it is a surprise to many clients and their contractors, who are literally falling down on the job. Buyer by aware and buyer be smart!





http://www.thecontentcorner.com/Article/Avoid-Remodeling-Disasters-with-Good-Plans-and-Communication/339129#

It's Fun To Be An Icon

At Classic Remodeling we have something that makes children smile and parents enjoy their newly fixed up spaces.

We have , me...

Bob the Builder!

It has been fun on the many occasions when parents have told their kids," Bob the builder is here".

I couldn't resist sending you the new version of my soon-to-be updated photo. (Tongue in cheek of course. Or should I say, hard hat in place.)

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Bob Fleming, president and owner
Remodeling Innovator of the Year
LEED AP, CGR, CGP

Total Quality Starts With Client Satisfaction

These 55 Quality Leaders have the highest level of customer satisfaction among remodelers as measured by GuildQuality Inc. www.guildquality.com.

We are proud that Classic Remodeling is on this prestigious list!

Qualified Remodeler magazine partnered with this leading firm offering third party customer satisfaction measurement.

The result is a list of remodeling firms that excel at satisfying their clients.

It can not be argued that these 55 remodeling firms — all members of GuildQuality’s 2010 class of Guildmasters – represent the best of the best in all of the remodeling industry across our country!

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc. on Facebook

Please take a moment to search for Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc. on Facebook, and "like" our page. Or, follow this link.

Classic will be using our Facebook page to keep our clients and friends updated on our latest news, trends and projects. We plan to interconnect our website, Blog and Facebook page, so that it is easy to navigate between each platform.

Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions on our Facebook wall. We would love to hear from you!

Operation Home Cultivation Event Hosted by Classic Remodeling

Classic Remodeling has aligned itself with the non-profit group, Operation Home, founded in 1997, whose mission is to help people remain in their homes by increasing safety and accessibility. Classic has made the long term commitment to provide skilled labor to complete critical home repairs such as roof replacements, wheelchair ramps, floor reparations, and other repairs necessary to prevent homelessness.

As part of the Operation Home Contractors Committee, our goal is to determine the scope of work at homes in need and help triage the projects. By organizing the backlog of Operation Home aid requests, other individuals and/or companies can adopt cases through volunteer work or by providing financial assistance.


Recently, Classic Remodeling hosted a cultivation event for Operation Home at the Country Club of Charleston. Our goal was to initiate interest in Operation Home with other individuals and companies in the Lowcountry. Attendees heard brief remarks from Charleston City Councilman Paul Thurmond and representatives of Operation Home.

Willingness to embrace Operation Home’s mission was evident with over 60 people in attendance. Our combined efforts will go far to provide secure, affordable and weatherized homes for our neighbors in need.

The Charleston Mercury and Charleston Home Magazine were both in attendance and provided excellent media coverage post event. Included are a few images of attendees from the Out and About section of Charleston Mercury.

For more information or to learn how to get involved with Operation Home, click here.