House Renovation Companies

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tofusoba14
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House Renovation Companies

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Does anyone have any good recommendation of house renovation companies ? For example one i know is https://www.fujitahomes.com/

Also other related information, for example, "House loan from Shinsei bank provides x% discount with renovation company Y" would be really helpful to know.

Thanks in advance !
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Where are you based? Smaller, local companies will give you the best prices
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I live in Yokohama city, Kanagawa. Thanks
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onionchutney wrote: Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:45 am Where are you based? Smaller, local companies will give you the best prices
I second this. So many cowboys out there.
I need some rotten wooden posts and a beam replacing on my house.
I got a quote from a well-known renovation company : 900,000 yen.
I got a second quote from a local carpenter recommended by a friend : 200,000 yen.
The first company was trying to get me to replace wood with steel for "structural reasons". The dude they sent to give me a quote seemed shifty, too.

Ask around your friends for local carpenters/tradesmen.
This whole "word of mouth" thing seems way more prevalent and safer in Japan.
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https://www.imaizumikenchiku.com/

This link belongs to a family run business in Southern Yokohama, the owner is a big fan of German craftsmanship and materials. (Of course he mainly uses Japanese materials though).

He did a few small things before we moved in our new (used) apartment and later also a complete rebuild of a closet (material from company Wood one), with which I am very happy.

He may not be the cheapest though (I did not compare) and also tends to be very busy.

Then there is this company a friend used for a total renovation of a danchi in Yokohama, including major changes of the floor plan.

https://www.marutaka-c.com/

She had very specific wishes outside the norm and was very happy with the outcome.

There are probably many good ones out there, but these are the ones I know of.

Good Luck!
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