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You want a home and have been starting to look at possibilities. Financing, location, and design choices are all floating through your thoughts. You spend nights awake dreaming about your new space and drift into scenarios as you go about your day to day tasks. You are ready for a new home, but a big decision is stopping you for the next step, do you build or buy? Gerard Construction knows building a custom home is a big decision, but it might be the best choice for you.
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We can identify the years homes are built on with a few simple observations. Outside of the obvious wood paneling and carpeted bathrooms of decades past, even the layout gives us clues to a home’s origins. While open concept living was the standard a few years ago, Gerard Construction is seeing a mixed bag of floor plans emerging as some families want contained spaces with a specific use once again. The real question is learning what works for you, and whether open concept is the right idea.
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Every now and then, our homes start to feel a little stale. Maybe a room isn’t functioning the way we envisioned, clutter keeps piling up, or it’s simply been too long since the last refresh. Whatever the reason, spring is the perfect time to give your home a little extra TLC. Gerard Construction has put together a few simple yet effective ideas to help you transform your space.
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It’s hard to explain, from the inside looking out, what makes certain places so appealing. It’s an old adage that those in the Brazos Valley know well. It applies to Bryan/College Station just as much when you are deciding on the perfect place to build your new home. Not least of all is the fact that Gerard Construction can help you build your custom home in this great and growing community.
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Home improvements can happen for many reasons, but the bottom line tends to ask the question of what improvements will increase your home’s value. While some renovations and remodels should be done simply because your home needs to improve the functionality of the space or because you need to alter your space for changing needs, other projects may point to more cash at a future sale. Gerard Construction can help you improve your home’s value and function in one project.
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Maybe a little one is on the way. Maybe you love your location and need a little room to stretch. Maybe you looked for a new space, but can’t find one that is just right. Whatever reasons for looking into a home addition, there is one question that looms above these motivations, what is this going to cost? Home additions vary greatly, but Gerard Construction has a few parameters to consider.
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When choosing your next home, you may feel torn between the most basic of decisions, should you buy a home on the market or build a home from the ground up. We understand the quandary, both have their own positives and negatives. Gerard Construction cares deeply for both existing homes we can leave our mark on through renovation and building a client’s dream home.
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09Jan

Common Home Renovation Myths

09 Jan, 2025 | Renovations, Cracks, Pool, Construction | Renovations | View Counts (540)
When your home is almost perfect, you may wonder whether a renovation is the right choice for you. If you have started to wonder, it may not be long before you ask around for some tips and tricks about home renovations. From there, it is only a matter of time before the myths start circulating. Gerard Construction is here to debunk those myths and set you on the right track!
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There may be a number of reasons you want to build a guest home on your property. Maybe you are looking for extra income with people who are vacationing in the region. Maybe you are looking for extra income for a long term rental. Maybe you have an extended family member that needs a place to stay, but wants a little independence and space. Whatever the reason you have for building a guest home, Gerard Construction has a few things to consider.
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Winter is coming, even if it feels warmer than we would prefer this late in the season. While our needs in the Southern regions of the United States are different than those from our neighbors to the North, our homes still need a little extra care to get ready for the winter months. Gerard Construction has a few ideas to prepare your home for the cold, rain, and other elements that are sure to head this way.
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