Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Eagle Mountain Remodel

Centurion Homes was happy to be the General Contractor on this Eagle Mountain, Utah Remodel.  All this home needed to update the look was a fresh coat of paint and custom woodwork.  We created a mantel for the fireplace along with custom moldings and trim to add sophistication to the formal living room.  In the kitchen we added wainscoting, custom trim-work, painted the walls and finished off the crown moldings on the cabinets by painting them a distressed black.  In the master bedroom Centurion Homes again added wainscoting complete with a shelf, trim and fresh paint.  I think you will agree this home looks amazing and all it took was small changes that were easy on the pocketbook.  If you are interested in giving your home a face-lift but have a tight budget, call Centurion Homes and we will stretch your renovation dollars.

Formal Living Room {Before}

Formal Living Room {After}
 
Fireplace Mantel {After}

Dining Room {Before}

Dining Room {After}

Kitchen {Before}

Kitchen {After}
Painted Crown Molding and Center Cabinet Black

Master Bedroom {Before}

Master Bedroom {After}

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Sugarhouse Addition & Renovation

Centurion Homes completed this addition in Sugarhouse, Utah and as the General Contractor we are extremely proud of the way it turned out.  One of the challenges with adding onto the back side of this home was the inability to access the backyard from behind the home.  All equipment had to enter via the narrow front driveway which was obstructed by a metal carport attached to the home.  It was a tight fit and of course the existing structure had to be removed in order to make way for the track hoe.

While in the process of digging the hole for the foundation we unearthed another surprising challange, the existing foundation had been poured many years ago without any forms on the exterior.  It had likely been hand dug from the interior sometime after the original completion of the home.  Then had concrete poured between the dirt and an interior form.  This created a drastic unevenness on the exterior side of the foundation as well as a 14" thick wall instead of the typical 8" width. To overcome this Centurion extended the new foundation walls an additional six inches to compensate for the discrepancy without giving up precious square footage.

No challenge is to big for Centurion Homes.  Call us for your next project.

Exterior [Before]


Exterior [After]

Digging a Hole for the New Foundation - in a Tight Spot!

Foundation Walls

Addition Nearly 1000 Square Feet

New Garage [During Construction]

Garage [After...but Before the New Driveway]

Kitchen [Before]

Kitchen [Before]

Kitchen [During Construction - After Addition & Removing a Wall]

Kitchen [After]

Fireplace Demo Living Room

Living Room with Custom Bookshelves & Fireplace [After]

Basement Hallway [After Addition]
Basement Addition [After]

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Hot Tub Gazebo

Centurion Homes built this great log gazebo in Timberlakes, Utah.  Our clients own a beautiful cabin nestled in the mountains. When they purchased a hot tub they needed a gazebo that went along with the look of their cabin.  Centurion Homes designed and built it to withstand the heavy snowfall, while keeping with the cabin theme.  Our clients are extremely pleased with the result and report that they enjoy watching the snow fall while sitting in the hot tub.

Call Centurion Homes to bid your next project big or small.



Saturday, January 1, 2011

Happy New Year!


Centurion Homes would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year.  We are thankful to have had such a successful 2010 in the general construction business.  While other's have closed their doors we have had a tremendous year.  This is due to our wonderful clients who bring us back for all their projects and recommend us to their family and friends.  We will continue to work hard and anticipate an outstanding 2011!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Heber Valley Home

Centurion Homes was proud to be the Utah General Contractor on this beautiful one-of-a-kind 5,640 square foot home nestled in the Heber Valley.  This sprawling rambler was built all on one level with soaring 20 foot vaulted ceilings.  While excavating for this home three natural springs were uncovered 18-30 inches below ground level.  Because of the exactness required by the owner in the positioning of this estate home, building elsewhere on the 10 acres wasn't an option.  After consulting with soils and structural engineers we devised a way to make use of the unearthed challenge.  The result was a foundation built on top of a French style drain system bedded in 4.5 million pounds of rock & gravel graduating from 3-4 inches in size at the bottom to 1/2-3/4 inch at the top, compacted at each material size change.  The drain system now flows 7-10 gallons of water per minute to a pump location.  It is then used to supply irrigation for the 4 acres of landscaping as well as the pond for 6 acres of pasture.  In the end we were able to use ingenuity to make use of an excellent natural resource, found right underground.

This home turned out beautifully and the setting cannot be beat, as it overlooks the Wasatch Back mountain range.  Centurion Homes was happy to become the general contractor on this project by referral. We aim to exceed the expectations of each and every one of our clients.  Our clients are so impressed with the way their project is handled and with the end result that they refer us to their family, friends and acquaintances.  A referral is the the highest compliment Centurion Homes can receive.  We would enjoy becoming your family's builder.  Call us today to discuss your next project big or small 801-722-5515.  We pledge to bring your project in on-time and on-budget.

Digging for the Foundation

Diverting Water From Underground Spring

4.5 Million Pounds of Rock & Gravel
5,640 Square Foot Foundation
Framing the House
Completed Exterior (Rear View)
Dining Room
Front Entry
Front Living Room
Kitchen
Master Bath
Study

Backyard View

Monday, December 27, 2010

Another Sugar House Remodel

Centurion Homes was selected to be the Utah General Contractor on this massive remodel project in Sugar House.  Unfortunately we don't have any "before" photos but to give you an idea of the scale of this project we nearly stripped it back to the studs and added about 1,000 square feet plus a detached garage.  We kept the integrity of the charming original architecture while adding square footage, comfortable living spaces and modern conveniences.

We were happy to add many "green" systems to this home including a water heater that pulls heat from the mechanical room to heat the water.  It is an extremely efficient system that can be turned off and on remotely via the internet.  Another "green" element we added was a cooling system with no duct work! Each room has a separate unit that can be controlled independently of the other units throughout the home.  Additionally we were able to use reclaimed doors that look beautiful and add a feeling of architectural history throughout the home.

Our clients were so impressed with the result they held an open house so that the neighborhood could see!

Centurion Homes would be honored to bid your next project whether it is big or small.  We pride ourselves on bringing every job in on-time and on-budget.  Please call Aaron for your free bid: 801-722-5515.

Renovated Kitchen

Kitchen Back Splash

Living Room (The Fireplace Was Moved From Opposing Wall

Master Bedroom

Master Bath with Custom Carpentry
Reclaimed Door and Knob

Custom Cabinetry in Mudroom 

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Real Estate Agent Advantage


Aaron of Centurion Homes is a licensed Real Estate Agent as well as a General Contractor.  What this offers our construction clients is a comparative market analysis of their home before they dive into a large construction project.  If you are thinking about an addition, remodel, renovation or a large construction project, Aaron will let you know if it makes sense to do so in Utah's real estate market.  Call Centurion Homes today for a free bid at 801-722-5515.