We’ve definitely seen business pick up recently and are ecstatic about the seven bids we currently have out. Some of the builders we’re bidding against are licensed contractors—but some are not. As more and more people start thinking about home additions, remodels, or custom builds this spring, we wanted to remind everyone how important it … Read more
I wanted to share a covered porch addition we recently completed on a custom home we built. The buyers of the home called us back to add on a screened-in porch. We posted the complete process on our Flickr account so you can see the progression from start to finish. After the planning process and … Read more
We’ve put together some thoughts on home building and remodeling for this new year. Some of you are just surviving (we understand there is no business that’s been hit harder than builders these last few years) and the thought of buying a new home, building a home or even doing a remodel are far from … Read more
A doctor we built for had us build a second house and a medical office after that. One family had us build 4 houses as their family grew, and we recently finished a commercial build out for their new company, Babyology. Another family had us build, starting with the family patriarch, and we have built … Read more
Recently a client who was interviewing us to build their new home asked, “Why should I use you to build for us”? I quickly answered: We have been in the building business since 1974, and have weathered many storms in our industry. We are progressive in our thinking and designing, but we also know what … Read more
We put together this video loop for the recent Trend Home Garden and Remodeling Show. We hope it captures how building a custom home with Perry Lyons of P.L. Lyons Inc is a true concept to completion journey. Enjoy! We would love for you to bring in your cocktail napkin sketch, sit in our chairs … Read more
When selecting a draftsperson or architect to design my building project, who should I choose? My experience over the years has varied. We have been involved with architectural firms. individual architects, draftsmen, and drafting firms. All have a place in the market, and many times the project itself dictates the firm or person that should … Read more
What do you mean estimate verses “guestimate”? An estimate for a construction project is arrived at much like an estimate for your car repair after an accident. You list the parts and labor and give an estimate. With one huge exception: the construction estimate does not have a standardized cost manual like the automotive repair … Read more
When building your dream custom home, what comes first: the Chicken or the Egg? In this scenario the Chicken being your lot and the Egg being your home plan. This could be debated either way and our emotions tell us design your plan first. After all that’s far more exciting then picking out a piece … Read more
Recently, we shot a few videos showing how P.L. Lyons delivers a true custom experience. When laying out the custom kitchen cabinets on this contract home, Perry covers all the bases. Perry discusses how furniture will be laid out and even uses wood cut-outs showing customers where the kitchen table will sit. He thinks through … Read more
