Restoration & Waterproofing Insights

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The Scope-of-Work Problem: Why a Vague RFP Is the Real Reason Restoration Bids Come Back $200K Apart for the Same Building

Why restoration bids on the same building can vary by $200K: vague RFP scopes, missing quantities, and what boards should lock in before bidding.

Vetting a Restoration Contractor: The License, Bond, and Insurance Checklist Every Condo Board Should Run Before Signing

Before signing a restoration contract, condo boards should verify the contractor's license, bond and insurance. Use this Florida checklist to vet bids.

Phased vs. Full-Building Restoration: How Boards Decide When Residents Can't Fully Move Out

Full-building restoration is faster on paper, but most occupied SWFL condos and towers can't clear residents out to get it. Here's how phasing actually gets sequenced, and what boards should see in a phased proposal.

Stucco or EIFS? How to Identify Which Wall System Your 1980s-90s SWFL Condo Actually Has Before You Request a Bid

Stucco and EIFS look alike on 1980s-90s SWFL condos, but repairs differ completely. Boards can identify the system before requesting bids.

Charlotte County vs. Lee County Permitting for Restoration Projects: What Boards Should Expect for Timeline Differences

Permitting timelines for restoration projects vary by county. Here's what SWFL condo and HOA boards should expect in Lee vs. Charlotte County, and how to keep permitting from derailing your project schedule.

EIFS or Traditional Stucco? Why Boards Get the Wall System Wrong and How That Mistake Skews Restoration Bids by Thousands

Stucco and EIFS look nearly identical from the curb, but they repair completely differently. Here's why confirming your building's wall system before the bid goes out can save your SWFL board tens of thousands.