ALC General Contracting

07/22/2023

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Van Kirk Creations is a local contracting company that specializes in fencing.

09/14/2021

Added deck roof out of log, added living space above garage, and some updating….beautiful home with amazing views…..but logs are always challenging!

09/14/2021

Before after bathrooms & master closet….

09/14/2021

Before & after kitchen remodel….thanks to Chiliwist Woodworks & ABC Stone for their solid work, great product & help!

12/02/2020

A customer asked me how much it cost to do this job....
I answered him: $ 1500
He said: So expensive for this job?
I asked: How much do you think it would cost you?
He answers me: $ 800 maximum... That's a pretty simple job right? !"
- For $ 800 I invite you to do it yourself.
- But.... I don't know how to.
- For $800 I'll teach you how to. So besides saving you $700, you'll get the knowledge for the next time you want
- It seemed right to him and he agreed.
- But to get started: you need tools: A welder, grinder, chop saw, drill press, welding hood, gloves etc...
- But I don't have all these equipment and I can't buy all of these for one job.
- Well then for another $300 more I'll rent my stuff to you so you can do it.
- Okay, he says.
- Okay! Tuesday I'm waiting for you to start doing this work
- But I can't on Tuesday I only have time today.
- I'm sorry, but I'm only available Tuesday to teach you and lend you my stuff. Other days are busy with other customers.
- Okay! That means I'm going to have to sacrifice my Tuesday, give up my tasks.
- I forgot. To do your job yourself, you also have to pay for the nonproductive factors.
- That is? What is this?"
- Bureaucratic, tax, vat, security, insurance, fuel etc.
- Oh no!... But to accomplish these tasks, I'm going to spend more money and waste a lot of time!
- Do you have them? You can do it to me before?"
- Okay!
- I'll make you all the material you need. Truck loading is done Monday evening or Tuesday morning you'll have to come by 6 loading the truck. Don't forget to be on time to avoid traffic jams and be on time
- At 6??? Nope! Too early for me! I used to getting up later...
- You know, I've been thinking. Y ' all better get the job done. I'd rather pay you the $1500. If I had to, it wouldn't be perfect and it would cost me a lot more.

When you pay for a job, especially handcrafted, you pay not only for the material used, but also:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Study
- Tools
- Services
- Time to go
- punctuality
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Accuracy
- Guaranteed
- Patents
- Sacrifices
- Safety and security
- Payment of tax obligations

No one can denigrate other people's work by judging prices. My prices to do this would be much higher than it says here for that job but its the point not the amount.
Only by knowing all the elements necessary for the production of a certain work can you estimate the actual cost.

I am sharing it to support craftsmen and entrepreneurs.

04/24/2019

After pictures......I think it came pretty nicely! Thank you Merle & Debbie Unruh!

04/24/2019

Before pictures....
Haven't posted on this page in a long time! Here's a remodel last year for some of the best clients ever! Basement remodel.....

12/13/2017

As usual Kirk at Chiliwist Woodworks did an amazing matching old cabinets & adding new built in closets....the customers are thrilled!

12/13/2017

This was a huge challenge in a little space....we moved a washer & dryer from an older space into the bath closet....had to re route a lot, but I was determined it would fit....thx to Rob & Joel, that wall moved an inch just right! Thx to Al at Ridgeline Plumbing and Heating for crawling in that hole so many times to make it all possible!

12/13/2017

After pics....glad we were able to save that old chimney in the corner! Hard to get all that bead board straight especially over the old wavy waferboard & super short ceilings! Looks great!

12/13/2017

Before pics....finally posting pics another remodel....old part was built in 30"s....tough, but I think it turned out pretty good.....thx so much to great guys & old friends to work with!