Our Services: Remodeling

The past few years have created a substantial trend throughout the Twin Falls and Magic Valley area for quality remodeling and renovation of existing homes. If you love your current home, community, and surroundings – and your desire is to bring your residence into today’s current colors, features and trends, then let us help you with your needs.

Updating Your Home

Many times, kitchens and bathrooms are the first areas to be considered for a remodel or update. However, we are finding that additions and re-purposing of the square footage of the current residence can provide you with design features you have long wanted, making your home perfect for your lifestyle and needs.

Expand Your Living Area

Lanais are being replaced with outdoor living rooms designed for relaxation and entertainment. Today’s re-modeled lanai includes designer outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and TV entertainment areas to enhance your outdoor Lifestyle. With our in-house design team and our longstanding relationships with superior craftsmen of every aspect of construction, we can make your vision come to life. One World Builders offers home renovations and home remodeling from start to finish. We can take your thoughts and ideas and bring your remodeling vision to reality. We offer full scale remodeling design and expertise to suite your individual style and taste. Your home is a personal statement and One World Builders takes this very seriously. No matter how new or old your home is or how large or small the project is, One World Builders can help you. Remodeling projects come in many forms and sizes and we promise to commit the same quality and craftsmanship to all of our projects whether you are renovating your entire home or simply remodeling a bathroom. During the remodeling process we focus on providing you with the professional results you desire, while minimizing the impact of a renovation on your daily routines. Our commitment to using only professional quality materials and hiring trustworthy employees means that your home repair is in good hands.

Some of the Remodeling and Renovations we can help you with include:

• • Whole House Remodeling
• • Condominium Remodel, Renovation
• • Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
• • Outdoor Living Environments
• • Home Theaters
• • Roof Repair & Replacement
• • Energy Efficiency Updates
• • Upgrade Air Quality & Air Conditioning Systems
• • Room Additions
• • Other Home Services

During your renovation, you will work directly with us and we will oversee the entire project coordinating absolutely everything. We consider each project a partnership and our commitment to you will not expire at completion. We draw years of experience into each and every project we take on, no matter the size, and we can help you make selections that work toward your vision and remain within your budget. Whether you are in town or out of town, we will keep you informed throughout the construction process with our detailed communication. Our team of experienced craftsmen will make your design a reality. We have successfully worked with design teams and artisans locally and from all over the world. However, if you have a vision and an idea of what you would like your newly remodeled home to look like, we can manage the details and selections directly with you... it is your option.

Our commitment to satisfying our clients' needs has rewarded us with a Portfolio of Beautiful Homes throughout the Magic Valley and satisfied homeowners. Contact us today for a list of customer references and to find out more about how One World Builders can work with you to create your new home!

Our Services: Home Plan Design

Let us design your future home! With a multitude of styles and sizes to suit many tastes and budgets, we can design the perfect home plan for you. You can choose from one of our existing floorplans and quickly customize it to your specific needs, or let us design your dream home from scratch! With us you will easily be able to find the perfect home for you, your family and your future. From Craftsman to Contemporary, Mediterranean, small ranch to large daylight basement - we're sure you'll love our designs.

We have been creating functional, smart floorplans, beautiful inside and outside; and provided Parade of Home Winning Designs for many years in the beautiful Magic Valley area. We believe a successful home design is not only breath-taking and memorable to all your guests, but also a creative reflection of your everyday life! We always work closely with you to develop a floor plan you will love, ensuring we bring your vision perfectly to life. Remember, Home design is something you literally live with so make sure it is everything you have ever dreamed of and more. Working with One World Builders designing team is a great way to make sure you get every detail exactly right.

Schematic Design

The first step in the process is to gather and analyze information and perform all the work necessary prior to actually designing your home. During this time we formulate a detailed “program” which defines your needs and objectives: function, size and relationship between spaces, character and image, and a host of other considerations that affect how you will live in your home. We analyze your site and determine the best placement of the house and spaces within to capture views and sunlight. During this stage we also establish the construction scope, budget and schedule.

Design Development

Conceptual brainstorming and exploration define this portion of the design process. It begins with the creation of concept diagrams and rough sketches. During this time we determine the general layout, form and overall appearance of both the house and the site. Sketches, drawings and study models are prepared to help evaluate the ideas and concepts; and set the final direction for refining the design. Once the style, size, layout and character of the home and site are refined, we begin to design feature elements such as stairs, cabinetry, fireplaces and built-in furniture. Drawings are prepared that describe some of the important technical details. Plans, elevations and sections through the house are developed. At the end of this phase 70 to 80 percent of the design work will be complete.

Taking Shape

Remember that while the information and decisions made in one of these phases / stages forms the basis of the subsequent stages, design is seldom a linear process. Instead, one typically moves back and forth between the phases, allowing ideas from more detailed designs to influence and modify the overall design direction previously established.

Construction Documentation

Construction documentation is the phase where the design is translated into the technical language of the contractor. Working drawings (blueprints) and specifications are prepared which define in detail all of the materials that are to be incorporated into the house, where they are to be located and how they are to be installed. Although this phase is primarily intended for working out the technical aspects of the project, some design work also takes place. In addition, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and finish materials (tile, carpet, paint colors, etc.) are selected.

Completed Drawing

At this point your home plans are completed, we prepare and deliver to you a complete set of construction drawings and specifications, that will contain all the necessary details for you to obtain building permits and for you to build your home!

Our Services: Interior Designing

Make your home a showplace with the assistance of a design professional, all at no additional cost to you!

When it's time to select all of those wonderful features and amenities that will give your Home the look you want and desire, you won’t be alone. The Design Studio at One World Builders is here for you! We dedicate our take time to listen to your ideas and expectations, what you love and what you need. Each interior design is unique and we look forward to any challenges that your project may present! With a tasteful palette of designer selected options from which to choose, personalizing your home becomes a breeze. A professional consultant will assist you in everything from the selection of colors, textures and styles to electronics, water systems, energy saving appliances and more. We are glad to help you save hours of precious time that you would otherwise need to spend searching for products.

If you would like to see some of our previous interior designing work, please visit our Interior Photos Gallery that showcases the creative and artistic abilities of our team.

Our design studio is open by appointment only so that we may devote our attention to you and the creative vision you have for your new home. After all, the home you build deserves your personal touch.

Our Services: The Building Process

Here's what to expect during the major phases of construction. Building your new home is exciting, especially when you understand how the process works. The following overview outlines the typical steps in the construction of a home and will help keep you abreast of what happens at key stages:

Prepare site and pour foundation

Often, site preparation and foundation work are performed by the same crew, but this may not be the case with a wooded lot. Using a backhoe and a bulldozer, the crew clears the site of rocks, debris and trees for the house and, if applicable, the septic system. The crew levels the site, puts up wooden forms to serve as a template for the foundation, and digs the holes and trenches. Footings (structures where the house interfaces with the earth that supports it) are installed. If your home is going to have a well, it will be dug at this point. If the home has a full basement, the hole is dug, the footings are formed and poured, and the foundation walls are formed and poured. If it’s slab-on-grade, the footings are dug, formed and poured; the area between them is leveled and fitted with utility runs (e.g. plumbing drains and electrical chases); and the slab is poured. Once concrete is poured into the holes and trenches, it will need time to cure. During this period, there will be no activity on the construction site. After the concrete is cured, the crew applies a waterproofing membrane to the foundation walls; installs drains, sewer and water taps and any plumbing that needs to go into the first-floor slab or basement floor; and backfills excavated dirt into the hole around the foundation wall. INSPECTION #1: When the curing process is complete, a city inspector visits the site to make sure foundation components are up to code and installed properly. This inspection may be repeated depending on the type of foundation (slab, crawl space or basement). Your builder will then remove the forms and begin coordinating step 2, the framing phase.

Complete rough framing

The floor systems, walls and roof systems are completed (collectively known as the shell or skeleton of the house). Plywood or oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing is applied to the exterior walls and roof, and windows and exterior doors are installed. The sheathing is then covered with a protective barrier known as a house wrap; it prevents liquid water from infiltrating the structure, while allowing water vapor to escape. This reduces the likelihood of mold and wood rot.

Complete rough plumbing, electrical and HVAC

Once the shell is finished, siding and roofing can be installed. At the same time, the electrical and plumbing contractors start running pipes and wires through the interior walls, ceilings and floors. Sewer lines and vents, as well as water supply lines for each fixture, are installed. Bathtubs and one-piece shower/tub units are put in place at this point because there’s more room to maneuver large, heavy objects. Duct-work is installed for the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, and possibly the furnace. HVAC vent pipes are installed through the roof, and insulation is installed in the floors, walls and ceilings. After the roofing goes on, the house is considered “dried in.” The electrician then installs receptacles for outlets, lights and switches and runs wires from the breaker panel to each receptacle. Wiring for telephones, cable TV and music systems is included in this work. Note that HVAC ducts and plumbing are usually installed before wiring, because it’s easier to run wires around pipes and ducts than vice versa. INSPECTIONS #2, 3 and 4: Rough framing, plumbing and electrical and mechanical systems are inspected for compliance with Html/ourservices.htmlbuilding codes. Most likely these will be three different inspections. At the very least, the framing inspection will be conducted separately from the electrical/mechanical inspections. At this stage, drywall (also known as plasterboard, wallboard or gypsum board) is delivered to the building site. Sheetrock®, a registered trademark of USG Corporation, is sometimes used as a generic term for drywall.

Install insulation

Insulation plays a key role in creating a more comfortable, consistent indoor climate while significantly improving a home’s energy efficiency. One of the most important qualities of insulation is its thermal performance or R-value, which indicates how well the material resists heat transfer. Most homes are insulated in all exterior walls, as well as the attic and any floors that are located above unfinished basements or crawl spaces. The most common types of insulation used in new homes are fiberglass, cellulose and foam. Depending on the region and climate, your builder may also use mineral wool (otherwise known as rock wool or slag wool); concrete blocks; foam board or rigid foam; insulating concrete forms (ICFs); sprayed foam; and structural insulated panels (SIPs). Blanket insulation, which comes in batts or rolls, is typical in new-home construction. So is loose-fill and blown-in insulation, which is made of fiberglass, cellulose or mineral-wool particles. Another insulation option, liquid foam, can be sprayed, foamed-in-place, injected or poured. While it costs more than traditional batt insulation, liquid foam has twice the R-value per inch and can fill the smallest cavities, creating an effective air barrier. Fiberglass and mineral-wool batts and rolls are usually installed in side walls, attics, floors, crawl spaces, cathedral ceilings and basements. Manufacturers often attach a facing such as kraft paper or foil-kraft paper to act as a vapor barrier and/or air barrier. In areas where the insulation will be left exposed, such as basement walls, the batts sometimes have a special flame-resistant facing.

Complete drywall and interior textures; start exterior finishes

Drywall is hung and taped so the seams between the boards aren’t visible, and drywall texturing (if applicable) is completed. The primer coat of paint is also applied after taping is complete. Contractors begin installing exterior finishes such as brick, stucco, stone and siding.

Finish interior trim; install exterior driveways and walkways

Interior doors, baseboards, door casings, window sills, moldings, stair balusters and other decorative trim are installed, along with cabinets, vanities and fireplace mantels and surrounds. Walls get a finish coat of paint and are wallpapered where applicable. Generally, exterior driveways, walkways and patios are formed at this stage. Many builders prefer to wait until the end of the project before pouring the driveway because heavy equipment (such as a drywall delivery truck) can damage concrete. But some builders pour the driveway as soon as the foundation is completed so that when homeowners visit the construction site, they won’t get their shoes muddy.

Install hard-surface flooring and counter tops; complete exterior grading

Ceramic tile, vinyl and wood flooring are installed as well as counter tops. Exterior finish grading is completed to ensure proper drainage away from the home and prepare the yard for landscaping.

Finish mechanical trims; install bathroom fixtures

Light fixtures, outlets and switches are installed and the electrical panel is completed. HVAC equipment is installed and registers completed. Sinks, toilets and faucets are put in place.

Install mirrors, shower doors and finish flooring; finish exterior landscaping

Mirrors, shower doors and carpeting are installed, and final cleanup takes place. Trees, shrubs and grass are planted and other exterior landscaping completed. INSPECTION #5: A building-code official completes a final inspection and issues a certificate of occupancy (C.O.). If any defects are found during this inspection, a follow-up inspection may be scheduled to ensure that they’ve been corrected.

Final walkthrough

We will walk you through your new home to acquaint you with its features and the operation of various systems and components, and explain your responsibilities for maintenance and upkeep as well as warranty coverage and procedures. This is often referred to as a pre-settlement walkthrough. It’s also an opportunity to spot items that need to be corrected or adjusted, so be attentive and observant. Examine the surfaces of countertops, fixtures, floors and walls for possible damage. Sometimes disputes arise because the homeowner discovers a gouge in a countertop after move-in, and there’s is no way to prove whether it was caused by the builder’s crew or the homeowner’s movers.

A Few Words about Inspections: Your new home will be inspected periodically during the course of construction. In addition to mandated inspections for code compliance, we as your builder will conduct quality checks at critical points in the process. (In the story above, we point out when these inspections typically take place.) The idea is to catch as many potential problems as possible before construction is finished, though some issues may not surface until you’ve lived in the home for a period of time. For safety as well as logistical reasons, builders discourage customers from dropping in unannounced at the construction site. If you’d like to pay a visit, be sure to arrange it in advance. During the course of construction we will conduct regular walkthroughs with you to keep you up to speed on the progress of the work.

Our Services: Faux Finishes

Faux Illusions look forward to assisting you transform your home into a beautiful, comfortable, space to relax after work or show off when entertaining family and friends. Whatever your goals are, color and texture can make a huge difference in how you feel about your home. We will help you select the correct color scheme and finishes that evoke your personal style. There are several finishes to choose from or we can custom create a finish that is perfect for you.

Finishes Offered:

Colorwashes

Glazing Venetian Plasters - Marble

Lime-based Luster Stone

Metallic Plasters Marmorino

European Plasters Stone Plasters for Olde World Finishes Leather Finishes Marbling

Granite - columns, switchplates Metallic Finishes Specialty Wax Finishes Paper Finishes - Anaglypta Stencil Relief, Stenciling

Modellos Decorative - Stripes, Blocking, Children's Rooms Custom Painted Cabinetry - great for remodeling

Additional Services:

Standard Painting

Skim Coating

Texturing Murals

Interior Decorating

Interior Design

Process

Initial consult is no charge - evenings & weekends Quote is emailed along with contract 10% retainer to put your project in the queue Samples created if necessary You are given a tentative schedule date 40% paid on or just before start date 50% at job completion Requires signed contract detailing finish selected Changes in finish may result in Change Order and additional charges Payment terms are negotiable for projects over $5000.