Leesburg Flower & Garden Show 2010!!!!

April 13th, 2010

Don’t miss us at the Leesburg Flower & Garden Show this weekend April 17th & 18th!  Come visit us at River’s Edge Landscapes Display!  We have contributed a beautiful Heavy Timber Arbor to their landscape design!  Don’t forget to vote for it for the People’s Choice Award!  For more information contact us at 540-822-5795 or hawesinc@aol.com

Loudoun Homes in the Loudoun Times Mirror! This week!

April 13th, 2010

Don’t miss us in the Cover Article in Loudoun Homes in the Loudoun Times Mirror this Wednesday April 14th!!!!

Facebook!!!

March 24th, 2010

Hey

I haven’t been posting much on the blog because I’ve been posting updates on our facebook page. Please check us out at www.facebook.com  and look up Ronald M. Hawes, Inc. Custom Homes, Log, Heavy Timber and Timberframes.

I’m updating job status’s daily along with pictures and just posting all the latest news!!!  Check us out it’s lots of fun!

New photos in the gallery

March 5th, 2009

Hey all!

Check out the new photos in the gallery of the Denson’s Sunroom, Deck and Garage.  There are also pictures of the Vos’s riding arena in Delaplane and some of the Moore’s log home that we built in 1984.

Check them out!

New pictures uploaded

February 17th, 2009

Check out the new pictures uploaded in our gallery.  We’ve got new construction photos of the Denson’s projects including the sunroom addition, the deck and garage / dog kennel.  We’ve also added photos of the steel structure riding arena we are building in Delaplane, Va as well as photos of other all metal barns, stables and riding arena enclosures.

Interesting article on choosing a builder/contractor.

February 2nd, 2009
I was reading one of our home publications and came upon this article.  I thought it was worth putting on the site.  For some reason, currently and in the past. Prospective clients have assumed that we would be the most expensive bidder on their project.  More often than not, our prices come in the middle with other contractors bidding higher and lower than we do.  We offer full disclosure in our quotes. We show our clients exactly how we came up with our costs from every 2×4 to every nail and man hour their project will take.  Within this article it comments to be ware of the “lowest” bidder as they probably are low balling costs and plan to charge hidden extras that will makeup and exceed the difference within the other bids.  Make sure you are comparing apples to apples.  Going with the lowest bidder is not always the best way to save money.  Here’s the list for your review.
Enjoy!
 
If you are planning to build a home, add an addition, or do any renovation here are a few tips on hiring a contractor.

1- Make sure you’re hiring a professional. Check the contractors insurance and workers compensation.

2 - Ask for references and check them out.

3 - Go see their work, work in progress, and finished work.

4 - Don’t pick the cheapest guy. Some companies low ball the quote and then nail you for extras while those with the higher quotes may actually be more honest in spelling out everything from the start.

5 - Allow for the final bill to come in from 10 - 15 % of the original quote. There are always extra costs along the way.

6 - Plans months ahead.

7 - Know the scope of work so you can better communicate with your contractor.

8 - Don’t get mad at Mother Nature. Expect weather to affect the project’s timeline and maybe even create challenges and setbacks.

9 - Check your ego at the door. Emotions can get the best of you. You’ve hired a contractor to run the job, some clients think they should start running the job. Let the professionals do what they do best.

10 - Be realistic and keep an open mind.

Happy New Year!

January 7th, 2009

Hope all’s well with everyone.  We’ve made it through the hectic holidays and are looking forward to this new year.  We’re working away on lots of new prospects and are looking to be very busy in 2009! 

We’re moving right along on the Schaufelds log home and look to be finished sometime in February.  We’re also making great progress on Bob and Laurie Denson’s sunroom and garage/doghouse.  We’re also building a huge party deck for them, it’s going to be beautiful!!!

I have started a new business venture with Arbonne Beauty and Health products.  Check out my website for more information on Arbonnes products at

http:/beautywellnessforall.myarbonne.com

Have a wonderful weel and check back soon!

The Annual Holiday Party

December 10th, 2008

Well, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything.  Just been busy here in the office.  We’re making good progress on the cool projects at Bob and Laurie Denson’s house.  In addition to the Garage/Dog House and the Sunroom we’re also adding a deck to the back of the house to give them a great outdoor living/entertainment space.  It’s all going to look so great!  We’ve gotten past the rough in stages at the Shihadeh/Schaufeld project and are currently hanging drywall.  We’ve had pretty good response from our latest mailings and are in the process of working on pricing for several additions and barn remodle and repairs.  It would be nice for some of these projects to come through, it would help us through a slow economy and an normally slow time of the year.  Here’s to hoping!!! 

We’re also preparing for our Annual Holiday Party here at The Log House. Dad’s going to start the food prep and cooking.  I’m in charge of the decoration and set up.  And everyone else is just heading here to have a great nite of friends food and fun.  We’re looking for a great turn out and a ton of fun! 

Obama Inaugural House Rental

December 10th, 2008
Stay in “The Log House” for the Inaugural week!
5500 sq. ft Log home in picturesque setting of North West Loudoun County. 1 mile from Commuter Train in Point of Rocks, Maryland (takes you right to Union Station & points in DC) The charming family home is warm and cozy as well as spacious and can sleep 7 or more. Large master suite with antique claw foot tub and large tiled shower. 3 other full baths. Loft area and living room with comfy couches. 2 full stone fireplaces. 6 TV’s throughout the house (Direct TV), high speed satellite internet. Cozy sun room with couch and massage chair. Large kitchen and dining area. Expansive decks and outdoor spaces overlooking the surrounding Catoctin Creek. Hiking and nature walks. 45 min drive to DC (or commuter train), 15 min drive to Leesburg, Va, 40 min drive to Middleburg, VA. 30 min drive to Frederick Md. Tons of great restaurants in close proximity (Lightfoot, Magnolias, Dutches Daughter, Red Fox Tavern and many many more) In the center of Loudoun’s Wine Country. This home was built and is owned by Ron Hawes of Ronald M. Hawes, Inc. recently featured on HGTV’s Dream House for the construction of Notaviva Vineyards. Please contact us with interest and for more details.

For more information you can also check out www.ronaldmhawesinc.com

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Episode #7

November 17th, 2008

Hi, hope you had a great weekend!

As you can tell, we’re getting close to the end.  The pressure is mounting, but again, all turns out well in the end.  As everyone on the show was shown saying, the last few weeks are always the most stressfull, you never think its all going to come together, but it always does in the end.  The only thing I would really like to clarify, again, is that it did not take us a year to build this house.  They must be counting from the day we signed the contract or the day they got the construction loan, or maybe when we tore the old house down….. We didn’t start actual construction on the house until the end August of that year, not May.  That’s not actually here nor there.  The house is beautiful and the Mackeys and all of their guests and patrons are enjoying it throughly!

Don’t miss the finally next week!