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8 | Foundations Design vation services. Both collaborate closely with their customer, gleaning exactly what the homeowner wants or needs, and then they commit themselves to delivering on those expectations. In full expression of his profes- sion prudence, Pasternack says, “And we put everything in writing so there is a clear doc- ument of what the expectations are, which helps ensure that everyone is on the same page.” In terms of their renovation projects, Pasternack says Foundations has been typi- cally drawn to projects in the $75,000 to $300,000 price range; projects which enable them to demonstrate the full visual dynam- ic of change, preferably in spaces that don’t include a basement. To explain, Pasternack says he deploys a formula that meticulously accounts for jobs costs and market-specific pricing trends which are weighed against the profit margins desired by the company. He says basements too often come with wa- ter damage issues which result in plumb- ing repairs and wall repairs which are both costly and time consuming. He prefers to avoid these types of projects, but for the re- cord, both assert that their firm can assist in any project regardless of size or complexity. Trow asserts that it is much easier to man- age a project from concept to completion, The Hardendorf Living room, before remodel