Phoenix Remodeling Contractor Unveils Home To Wounded Warrior

Taking time to give back to our fallen hero’s is a common theme across the United States these days. However, sometimes a situation occurs that truly hits home. Such was the case when Peak One Builders & Restoration founder Mike Christensen was informed that US Army Sergeant John Ricketts; a local Phoenix-based Afghanistan veteran who sustained significant injuries during deployment was in need of improvements to a home that would permit him to safely navigate home living. Having previously completed three such projects for Phoenix area Wounded Warriors, Peak One Builders & Restoration, a top Phoenix remodeling contractor was ready once again to help out.

Teaming again with Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors project to make extensive improvements to a home purchased in the Desert Ridge community, the Peak One Team – along with input from Sergeant Ricketts began to formulate a plan that would transform his new single-family home into a fully compliant ADA house. Sergeant Ricketts story is very similar to one that Peak One Builders took on in 2014 – a home renovation project for Army Ranger Sergeant First Class Cory Remsburg; who received the keys to his new home with President Barack Obama in attendance earlier this year.

Sergeant Ricketts, a gunner for the legendary US Army 101^st Airborne Division, sustained life-threatening injuries in May 2010 after his vehicle struck an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) while patrolling a mountain-side in Afghanistan. Although his injuries impacted many physical parts of his body, his resolve, courage and strength has been an inspiration to many. In fact, the Retired US Army Sergeant plans on competing in an off-road marathon.

About the Home Remodel and the Project

The house was purchased by the JAH4WW team in July 2014 and began to work with the Peak One Builders team to formulate a plan that would ensure that the home would be ADA compliant. In order to accomplish this, several wholesale changes needed to occur such as:

• All of the doorways inside the home had to be widened to 36” in order to make all rooms wheelchair accessible.


• The Master Bedroom was reconfigured to accommodate a large, roll-in shower with a customized bench seat for an easy transfer from a chair.


• Special ramps were formed in all of the walkways and the garage to permit smooth entry into the home.


• The laundry room was reconfigured and enlarged to permit full access to washer and dryer without hitting any walls.


• New porcelain tile was installed through the entire home along with recessed lighting with energy efficient LED bulbs, custom light fixtures, ceiling fans, granite counters, and custom kitchen cabinets.

An interesting feature also added by the Peak One Builders team was the installation of customized major appliances that were installed at lower heights than normal for easy use while in a wheelchair. New walkways and pads were poured to allow access to every portion of the backyard; which was also completely upgraded with a new fire pit, barbecue, herb garden and widened the access from both sides of the home. A pergola was installed above the fire pit to provide some shade. Additionally, custom garage cabinets, epoxy flooring and a new workbench were installed in the garage. The home’s HVAC system was also upgraded, as was the air handler and a tankless hot water heater.

Every portion of this home was designed with Sergeant Ricketts needs but his taste and style in mind, with help of an amazing interior designer. Oil rubbed bronze fixtures are used throughout the home which was complimented by a new ledger stone accent wall fit for a king.
As the construction phase comes to a close, finishing touches are being made to ensure that once Sergeant Ricketts receives the keys to his new home, safety, comfort and his quality of life will be vastly improved. It’s truly humbling to see the efforts of a team of volunteers, passionate people, vendors, suppliers and others in the Phoenix metro community dedicated to a common cause. Our nation’s hero’s give the ultimate sacrifice to protect our liberty and freedom which makes these improvements to Sergeant Ricketts home feel like it’s the least we could do. The entire team at Peak One Builders & Restoration, a proud home remodeling contractor in Phoenix AZ is honored to once again team up with Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors project.

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Phoenix Remodeling Contractor Unveils Home To Wounded Warrior

[New Post] Where to Start on a Home Renovation Project in Phoenix

It’s common for homeowners in Phoenix to find affordable ways to spice up their homes – and increase property value. And one of the quickest growing trends in Arizona is the addition of several home renovation projects both in the city limits and suburbs. One question that many homeowners often ask is where to start on a home renovation project?

A Priority List Of Items Needed For Any Home Renovation Project

First – Always Begin With Setting A Budget

Whether you’re going to simply paint the house or take on a complete restoration project, the first and probably biggest step is to create a very strong budget. It’s often said that money doesn’t grow on trees. Well, in the construction industry, money is often the primary hurdle to overcome. This is why the best thing any homeowner can do is to create a solid budget of what they can afford to spend on any home renovation project.

Second – Create A Needs List And Wish List

It’s also important for homeowners to look at the big picture of their potential home renovation project. The best way to accomplish this step is to create two, independent lists.

• The first list will be items that you need to include in your renovation project. For example, if you’re planning on increasing the overall square footage of your home by adding a casita, another bedroom or finishing a basement, the actual project of adding those spaces is a needed feature in order to accomplish your goal.


• Once you have a good idea as to what you’re trying to accomplish with your renovation project, the next thing to consider is what material items you need to make the addition ‘livable’. Let’s look at the basement project for an example. If you’re going to finish a basement, you’ll most likely need a few critical items including air conditioning/heating duct work installed (if not already complete), electrical and plumbing installed (again, if it’s not already finished), drywall hung, walls built, filled with insulation and textured and several other common elements. If you’re going to have living spaces in the basement, you’ll most likely need at least one full bath finished as well.

After you’ve created the needed items for your home renovation project in Phoenix, the next step is to think of wants and compare them to your budget. For example:

• Perhaps you’d want a bar installed in a loft, or outside on your backyard patio?


• Maybe you want to install decorative lighting, install surround sound speakers inside the walls or other upgraded items?


• It might be a desire of yours to add custom molding, textured walls or vaulted ceilings.

The point here is that it’s very important for you to separate items you need to have completed, vs those that are more of a want – where if you have extra room in your budget, you can afford to install.

As you can see, there are several actions that can keep you busy when you’re asking where to start on a home renovation project in Phoenix. The best advice we can give is to contact a professional general contractor for a free consultation so they can answer any questions and help you plan that perfect home renovation project.

Renovations, remodeling, new construction, etc; we have the Professional answers – call us today at (480) 378-0611!

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[New Post] Top Outdoor Patio Ideas That Are Easy To Complete In Arizona

Top Four Most Popular Outdoor Patio Ideas

We all enjoy spending time outside – especially during the relaxing fall months in Arizona. And as most home owners know, creating an outdoor patio that is both stylish and functional can be either expensive or time consuming. If you are in the position of needing to get new outdoor patio ideas or looking to update your older patio with fresher and more functional items, we have some tips for you.

Outdoor Patio Ideas That Are Making Waves Across The US This Summer

#1 – Upgrading To Outdoor Kitchen

Virtually every homeowner has grilled something at some time in his or her lives. And one of the quickest growing trends in Arizona is installing outdoor kitchen areas. An outdoor kitchen often adds a few important elements to your outdoor patio including:

• A source to cook with pots and pans


• A traditional BBQ or outdoor grill


• Sink and preparation areas for cooking


• Refrigeration of some sort


• A dining area

This can cost as little as a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars depending on how extreme you want to take your outdoor décor.

#2 – Installation Of The Pergola

If you watch DIY Network or other home improvement shows on TV, you’ll quickly notice how popular pergola installation is becoming across the country. However, installation of a new pergola in Arizona has many factors that you may have never considered:

• A pergola should withstand the extreme elements.


• A pergola should offers some open sunlight – which is a nice feature to have during winter, fall and spring months


• The pergola, being open, should also allow home owners to enjoy the stars in evening hours above


• Pergolas are very affordable and highly decorative

Pergolas should enhance the overall look and feel of your outdoor patio space as a wonderful centerpiece.

#3 – Fire Features Are Fantastic

Although it can get rather hot in the desert, the addition of a fire feature can really sizzle your outdoor décor. Many home owners in Arizona have fire pits installed in their backyards, however, a growing trend is the addition of natural gas fueled fire features, that not only will provide a bit of warmth so you can enjoy your patio year-round, but also a stylistic improvement.

Another growing trend that is related to fire features is installing decorative outdoor heaters. From tiki-torches to custom made propane/natural gas heating units, there are literally dozens of potential heat sources you can purchase when creating an impressive outdoor patio.

#4 – Outdoor Canopy Beds

When the sun dips behind the mountains, and the weather starts to cool down, taking time to relax outside on a comfortable outdoor canopy bed is really a great way to enjoy the outdoors. This is why many metro area homes in the Phoenix area are starting to add outdoor canopy beds to their outdoor décor arsenal. Plus, when the weather cools down a bit, and you want to soak up some sunlight to work on a tan, lying down on a comfortable, weather proof bed really is relaxing.

Regardless of what time of year it might be, it’s never too early to look into outdoor patio ideas that will provide more function and style to your outdoor living in Arizona.

Ready to turn your outside space into a glamorous living and comfortable environment? Call us today at (480) 378-0611, and we will add our Professional help!

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[New Post] What To Do After The Storm Damage Occurs In Phoenix

How To Deal With Storm Damage In Phoenix

When the summer storms arrive during the monsoon season, many homes and commercial buildings suffer significant storm damage in Phoenix. And for anybody that has dealt with storm damage in the past, they realize how stressful and time consuming it can be to get repairs made. However, there are a few things that anybody can do to expedite this process and ensure that a dependable repair company fixes the storm damage that has occurred quickly – and affordably.

Our 3 Steps To Repairing Phoenix Storm Damage

Step #1 – Take An Inventory Of Damage

The first thing you want to do before anything else is to take a quick walk around the entire property to inspect any damage that has occurred due to a storm in Phoenix. One thing that many Phoenix area homeowners tend to forget is that most insurance policies will cover damage done to your property not just the house on your property. We’re not saying that all insurance companies will cover the damage repairs, but just take an inventory and document your inspection in case they do.

This is the assessment we suggest to complete:

• Examine the outside of the entire house. Look for any damage done to the walls, windows, roof, gutters, doors or any large and very important structural elements of the house.


• Examine the property such as the front yard, back yard, side yard, any garages, storage areas and outdoor equipment. Inspect them and take pictures of any damage that has happened to those areas due to the storm.


• Look for any damage to outside utilities such as power lines, gas lines, water supply or anything else that supplies power or fuel to the house.

Step #2 – Contact Your Insurance Company

Once you’ve taken an initial inventory of the damage completed to your home, it’s a good idea to then place your first call to the home insurance company. Most of the time, an insurance company will take the time to open up a claim. However, it’s important to understand that all insurance companies are different with each of them having different policies and procedures that need to be followed in order for claims to be approved and paid. Here are a few things to ask the insurance company:

• What are the complete terms of your home insurance policy in regards to storm damage in Phoenix?


• What are the deductible and the caps on storm damage repair?


• Do they have authorized vendors that you must contact to complete storm damage repair in Phoenix, or are you at liberty to contact your own repair company?

Step #3 – Contact a Dependable Home Repair Specialist

If the insurance company has given you the green light to contact your own contractor to complete the home repairs, it’s always a good idea to directly work with specialists in this industry. As a rule of thumb, you should always try to hire a storm damage contractor that has the following experience:

• Experience in repairing internal and external storm damage to residential and commercial buildings.


• Licensed, certified, insured and bonded to complete storm damage done to properties.


• Works in the Phoenix metro area and has credible referrals that can be provided if needed.

If you follow these three easy steps, you’ll find that getting your home repaired due to storm damage in Phoenix isn’t that difficult. In fact, the process becomes much smoother when you work with a dependable home repair specialist.

After everything begins to stabilize call us at (480) 378-0611 and we will help with the recovery efforts.

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[New Post] Home Restoration & General Contracting Services in Phoenix AZ

One of the most popular reality TV themes these days is the concept of flipping houses. And whether you’re a fan of Flipping Vegas, Flipping New York or flipping whatever, a growing trend especially in Arizona is home owners contacting general contracting services in Phoenix AZ to complete their restoration projects. And if you’re in the mood to upgrade your home, create a good plan of attack that will yield positive results every time.

Build A Solid Plan By Following A Few Important Tips

Tip #1 – Create a Vision for your Restoration Project in Phoenix

Just like a winning sports team, in order to achieve a smooth end result you have to first have a goal in mind. In the case of restoration projects, a great idea is to sit down and carefully think about what you’re end result might become.

Step #1 – Begin with a budget: The reality of life if money was never an object you could create anything your heart desired. However, money is ALWAYS an object. So, when you’re getting ready to create your plan, set a financial limit on what you can easily afford before contacting any general contracting services in Phoenix.

Step #2 – Consider your property and zoning: Another common mistake that home owners make is they tend to bite off more than they can actually chew when it comes to accomplishing the restoration based on local zoning and code enforcement. One major hurdle for several residential property owners is to getting information from your local code enforcement division and HOA about any restrictions they have.

Step #3 – Make a time line: After setting your cost restrictions, your code objections and your local HOA enforcement, create a time line and set realistic goals on when you’d like to start and eventually end your restoration project. Always consider personal and business concerns; like if any kids are returning home from school, if you’re having any visitors stay with you for an extended period or if you’ll be traveling on business.

Tip #2 – Contact a local general contractor that has experience in home restoration projects in Phoenix

After you’ve created a personal plan of attack, the next step is taking this plan to a professional for their analysis and input. Traditionally most general contractors in Phoenix will take time to meet with you for free to discuss your ideas for home renovation. It’s always a good idea to speak with more than one contractor to ensure that the individual you plan to work with has extensive resources to complete all restoration projects on time and always within your set and agreed upon budget.

The bottom line is that working with general contracting services in Phoenix AZ is much easier when you are prepared to discuss your vision, plan, and budgetary concerns before you set up the first meeting. By having your individual ducks in a row, the process will flow much easier and the end results will always be positive.

Ready to begin the process of restoring your home to fit your needs? Call us today at (480) 378-0611 to schedule a free consultation!

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[New Post] Home Remodeling Contractors In Scottsdale Busy With Additions published on

One of the ‘perks’ of living in Arizona is the temperate climate. In fact, in a recent article, Forbes Magazine listed their top reasons for moving to Scottsdale, AZ, and they listed ‘great weather’ as number one. This great climate also has a way of convincing many family members to consider a move to the Valley of the Sun for health and financial reasons also. This has stimulated a remodeling spurt – especially for home remodeling contractors in Scottsdale.

Two Reasons Business Is Picking Up For Remodeling Contractors

Reason #1: More Family Members are Moving Due to Health Issues

Did you know that among the top 5 major diseases the only one on the rise is COPD? Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is an umbrella term for Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and even lung cancer. There are over 12 million Americans that currently live with COPD and it’s estimated that just as many live with it but have not been officially diagnosed.

As our ‘baby boomers’ begin to age, the onset of COPD is growing. Arizona offers COPD patients a wonderful option to live due to the clean, dry air associated with living in Scottsdale. This leads many current Scottsdale area residents to add-on to their existing homes to provide a comfortable and affordable living option for those family members that need to move here.

There are also times when aging parents simply need to move in with their adult children for safety reasons. Whether it’s due to the onset of chronic medical or other health conditions, the fact remains that sometimes our parents simply need to feel safe knowing they have a family member close by to care for them if needed.

Reason #2: Many People are Moving Due to Economic Reasons

The United States economy is not as strong as it should be and the cost of living in Arizona is not as expensive as many places across the US. This has convinced many people to consider moving to Arizona to live with friends or relatives – sharing the cost for everybody and making it easier to increase household income. Due to this, there has been a rise in home remodeling projects that include several guest-home options such as:

• Adding attached casita’s with a private entrance so that friends or family members living with you can come-and-go as they like without disturbing the entire household.


• Building detached ‘mother-in-law’ apartments in back yards or next to the existing home.


• Converting garages into additional living space.

When homeowners take on these home improvement projects, it provides them with several additional benefits including:

• It increases the resale value of their home


• Provides additional living space for future house guests


• Can create affordable travel options for friends and relatives

As you can see, the increase in home remodeling projects and guest house construction in Scottsdale is based on several reasons and that finding a good home remodeling contractors in Scottsdale that have time to complete your project might be difficult. The key is to contact a company that has several resources and networks of professional contractors dedicated to getting your project completed on time always at affordable pricing.

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[New Post] Peak One Builders & Jared Allen’s Homes For Wounded Warriors Partner Again published on

It’s not uncommon to hear stories of individuals or organizations helping our nations Veterans who have sacrificed so much in defense of their country. However, it is refreshing to read stories about organizations dedicated to helping these loyal Vets live a safer and more comfortable life in the buildings they call home. This is exactly why Peak One Builders once again has partnered with Jared Allen’s Home for Wound Warriors Project to facilitate the remodeling of a Phoenix area home – this time for retired United States Marine SSGT Ken Champlin.

Peak One Builders: A Veteran Owned Company Helping Veterans In Need

One of the most dangerous hurdles that our hard working military members face when deployed overseas are Improvised Explosion Devices (IED’s). Unfortunately, US Marine SSGT Ken Champlin suffered traumatic injuries, losing both legs below the knees while on dismounted patrol in the country of Iraq. Upon arriving back to his home town of Phoenix, Arizona, SSGT Champlin quickly discovered that living accommodations were not conducive to using prosthetics or wheelchairs.

This is where the team at Jared Allen’s Home for the Wound Warriors Project (JAH4WW) and Peak One Builders stepped up to the plate to help improve the quality of life for one of our nation’s hero’s.

With the help of a number of corporate and individual contributions of materials, time, and other resources, Peak One Builders was able to complete remodeling upgrades to a home purchased by JAH4WW specifically for SSGT Champlin. Renovations that were made to SSGT Champlain’s new home included an open kitchen, widened doorways, indoor and outdoor ramps, new appliances and mounted televisions, a newly built master bedroom, wheelchair accessible bathroom, and outdoor garage and barbeque area. Watch News Channel 10  coverage of this story.

Peak One Builders own Mike Christensen, a 21-year Veteran of the United States Army supervised the entire project personally; ensuring that every detail was completed on time and with SSGT Champlin’s ability to safely negotiate his new home at a top priority. Over the years, Mike Christensen has grown Peak One Builders and Restoration into one of Phoenix’s most dependable and reliable residential and commercial general contracting companies in the Valley. His Phoenix-based company provides complete custom home builds, home remodeling services, commercial and multi-family. Peak One Builders also provides emergency restoration services in the unfortunate case of a disaster.

For those that may not be aware, Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors project is a non-profit organization created for the sole purpose of raising money to build or modify the homes of America’s injured Veterans, making the homes more accessible and comfortable.  Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., JAH4WW was founded in 2009 by Pro-Bowl defensive end Jared Allen of the Chicago Bears.  In addition to donations, JAH4WW raises money through live music, golf, and other social events throughout the country.

There are several non-profit groups that often talk about social involvement, however, when it comes to pulling up the sleeves, donating time and resources to provide comfort and simple accessibility to things many of us take for granted, it’s great to see amazing organizations like JAH4WW step up to the plate to help a Wounded Warrior in need. The team at Peak One Builders is excited to have partnered on another project with JAH4WW, we look forward to the next project!

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