I’ve heard horror stories about construction projects that go over budget, take too long, and create an unpleasant experience for the client/homeowner… can these pitfalls be avoided? 

Yes! There are many firms in our industry who are learning from the “School of Hard Knocks” as they say. And they are bringing their unsuspecting clients along with them for that bumpy ride. And the tuition is being paid by their clients! These are the factors that are creating the all too common horror-stories. At Essex we take care during the planning process to guide our clients through a well thought out planning process to ensure a smooth running project.