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The process lacked transparency and trust . We were educated homeowners and wanted to know the quality of the materials being used . We wanted sound insulation and other finer details that they completely overlooked . They neither took the time to ask questions nor respected the fact that we had an interest in knowing what was happening . While the building is now complete and we ’ re delighted with the outcome , it was an eye-opening experience .”
Jen ’ s realtor and several friends saw what she had done with the space and encouraged her to explore
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the potential for offering her services to other people ’ s projects . Interest was almost immediate , and Jen left her job for a future in interior design . “ It started as an interior design firm only ,” she explains . “ As the business grew however , we were doing most of the project management and procurement ourselves . I had hired Lesa Brostuen who has a similar background in renovation and contracting and encouraged her to become a general contractor . So , Lesa Brostuen , Field Manager , earned her license and as a result , Stockwell Homes expanded into a full service design-
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