Hand Picked Subcontractors Joseph Gillette Homes uses only professional and skilled craftsmen and tradesmen. I have been developing sub contractor relationships with only the best trades people and craftsmen for the past 16 years.

Quality Materials Over the years I’ve developed relationships with Richmond’s best material vendors. I keep abreast of the latest material trends.

Pride and Ownership We take pride in our work. All work will be done to your SATISFACTION as well as to our own HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS.

Custom Woodworking Facility Custom carpentry is available afforded by a full service woodworking shop. We provide limited cabinet projects, custom built-ins, and custom architectural details.

Experienced & Knowledgeable Joseph Gillette has been in residential construction since graduating from VCU in 1989 with a business degree in economics- over 16 years experience. Joseph is also a licensed real estate agent. Gillette Homes also employees a in-house carpenter and a skilled painter/ punch man. The three have a combined experience of 49 years.

Detailed Construction Documents I present very detailed estimates, plans, and specifications- the components of a contract. The detailed plans and specifications provides the customer with a very accurate description of the scope of work. Accurate estimates provide accurate cost projections and ultimately a very competitive fixed price contract. These documents together help to keep your fixed price low and assure that you're getting quality construction for the design and scope of work agreed to.

How does accurate estimating keep costs down? Gillette Homes utilizes state of the art estimating system that produces very accurate estimates. We also employ cost controls by utilizing purchase and work orders.. The estimates and cost controls are measures that guide the construction’s cost to a projected budget. Ultimatly we know very closely, with no guesswork, how much a construction project costs before we break ground. The No guess work Add a small mark up to cover the low overhead and a modist profit margin estimate.

Accurate Estimating and the Design Build Process We are able to present a accurate, broad range, price in the early stages of design. As the design and project planning progresses, we further refine the budgets. Once the final design and specifications are complete we provide a lengthy, itemized, “sticks & bricks” estimate in which every item in the construction project is accounted. This produces an extremely accurate final estimate. An accurate estimate means a fair an affordable price to our customers.

Computer Aided Drafting We utilize Computer Aided Drafting (ACAD) designs to help keep drafting time to a minimum. ACAD also allows for greater creativity and easier revisions.

Low Overhead and modest, below industry average, markups

Our reputation and referrals reflects our honesty and integrity. Customer care is reflected in the overall design build process, quality of construction, company experience, fair pricing, and detailed proposals that is displayed with every job.