Frequently Asked Questions

Custom home construction gives you full creative freedom over every design detail including paint colors, flooring materials, cabinet styles, and appliance selections. This ensures your home is completely unique and one-of-a-kind rather than choosing from pre-set floor plans. At Escott Builders, Inc, we work directly with homeowners throughout Lafayette, LA to create truly personalized living spaces.

Whole home remodeling encompasses comprehensive renovation services that modernize or completely transform your existing living spaces. This can include updating kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and structural changes throughout the entire home. It's ideal for homeowners wanting a complete refresh with meticulous craftsmanship.

Room additions are ideal when your family is growing and you need additional bedrooms, bathrooms, or family rooms without relocating. They're also valuable when you need specialized spaces like home offices or hobby rooms. At Escott Builders, Inc, we design additions that seamlessly blend with your existing Lafayette home's architecture.

Custom staircases come in traditional, spiral, and modern styles, each offering different aesthetic and spatial benefits. Traditional staircases suit classic home designs, spiral staircases save space in compact areas, and modern styles create contemporary focal points. Quality craftsmanship ensures durability and safety across all staircase types.

In Lafayette's humid climate, luxury vinyl and tile flooring perform exceptionally well due to their moisture resistance and durability. Hardwood can also work with proper acclimation and humidity control, while laminate requires careful moisture management. At Escott Builders, Inc, we recommend materials suited to Louisiana's environmental conditions.

Granite is natural stone with unique patterns requiring periodic sealing, while quartz is engineered for consistent appearance and requires no sealing. Both offer durability and heat resistance, though quartz provides more uniform coloring. The choice depends on your preference for natural variation versus controlled aesthetics in your kitchen or bathroom.

Home addition costs depend on square footage, structural complexity, material selections, and whether plumbing or electrical work is needed. Room additions requiring bathrooms or kitchens cost more due to plumbing and fixture requirements. Foundation work and matching existing exterior finishes also impact the total investment.

Yes, garage additions are professional home addition services designed to accommodate growing family needs for vehicle storage or workshop space. They can be attached or detached depending on your property layout and local building codes. At Escott Builders, Inc, we design garage additions that complement your home's existing style.

Custom cabinets come in various wood species including oak, maple, cherry, hickory, and birch, each offering distinct grain patterns and color tones. Different wood types accept stains and finishes uniquely, affecting the final appearance. The choice depends on your desired aesthetic for kitchens, bathrooms, or storage areas.

The biggest mistake is underestimating the importance of planning material selections and design details before construction begins. Rushing decisions on flooring, cabinets, or fixtures can lead to mismatched styles or budget overruns. At Escott Builders, Inc, we guide Lafayette homeowners through thorough planning to avoid costly changes later.