Stanford Construction Services

01/16/2019

Freezing weather coming up this weekend. Be prepared!

11/22/2018

Happy Thanksgiving from us at Stanford Construction!

09/04/2017

Here are FAQ for the FEMA low interest disaster rehab loans!

08/31/2017

Here is the NFIP (National Flood Insurance Program) handbook for claims!

https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1409252356253-ee460a21e69333f01eea03a8f55eb3c6/F-687_ClaimsHandbook_508XI_Aug2014.pdf

08/31/2017

If you do have flood insurance here is the checklist of how to file a claim.
Remember TAKE PHOTOS!

This page explains the claims process and steps to follow as you file and work with your adjuster and agent. The more you know, the smoother the process will go.The below information is described in more detail in the Claims Handbook and on the Flood Claims Process Fact Sheet, which have been create...

08/31/2017

Here is the checklist for Disaster Relief application for those without flood insurance. *Don't forget to get a declination letter from your homeowners insurance**

You, another adult member or minor child in your household must have a Social Security number. You or they must also be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

08/31/2017

FOR ALL THOSE WITHOUT FLOOD INSURANCE:
***FEMA needs your rejection letter from your insurance if you have no flood insurance.***
If your home is flooding and you DO NOT have flood insurance, make sure you file a claim with your home owners insurance company. They will DENY the claim appropriately as it is not covered then when you file for FEMA assistance FEMA will want a copy of the denial letter.

08/30/2017

Sharing great advice from your Houston Association of REALTORS:
1. Call your mortgage company, car loan company, student loan & credit card companies. Ask for a 3 month reprieve from payments. There should be no late fees assessed. They will work with you. You may need the money to get back on your feet.
2. Take lots of photos. Call the insurance company asap. Get them to start your claim now. Anything under water is covered. Exception would be items that can be washed or stone counter tops. But laminate counters can be claimed because they are wood.
3. USE A LOCAL CONTRACTOR!!! Lots of con-artists will try to take advantage. Get estimates from a contractor for repairs. You don't need to use that contractor, but the home owner insurance company needs them. And my personal note from experience... be patient. Labor and supplies will be very limited as the fourth largest city in the US tries to get itself on its feet. And contact your favorite neighborhood REALTOR if you recommendations for the work.
If it has a plug or an outlet and it was under water, DO NOT USE IT. Water and electricity do not mesh. Those outlets will corrode over time and house fires start - even in the future. Especially if this was salt or brackish water. Salt will corrode the wiring and outlets faster. And BX corrodes faster than Romex.
4. Wear an N-95 mask any time you are indoors in a house that was flooded. I contracted bacterial and fungal pneumonia from Sandy. I was on prednisone for 2.3 years. I gained 90 lbs from prednisone. Otherwise I could have been in the hospital for a few weeks to a month.
5. Empty your home quickly of items that are destroyed. If it has a plug, it is toast. If it runs on gas or electricity and was under water, it is trash. Cut drywall to 2' to 4' (the width of drywall.) and depending on amount of water. It saves time and money when you are replacing it.
⚠️Don't do it like on HGTV. No sledge hammers needed. Draw a line 2' or 4' above the floor. Cut with a razor blade. Put one hole in the wall and grab and pull. Hopefully you have drywall nails in there and not screws. Remove insulation from that same area. Feel above for dampened insulation. If it is damp, go 2' more up. Once you are sure you have all the wetness gone and are down to the studs, spray with bleach. You don't want mold to grow. Make sure your windows are open.
6. Solid wood furniture? Spray with bleach or Wet and Forget from Home Depot type stores. Bleach is less expensive.
7. Everything will mold or mildew if not treated. It is not worth your health in the long run.
8. Expect that this will take 3 months on average to fix. From the time you begin tossing things out to the final paint coat.
God bless you all and be safe..
♻️ Your 💕Houston Association of Realtors

08/30/2017

Our hearts are heavy with all of the people affected by the devastating flooding in and around Houston! We are here for you!! We have already started ordering supplies to store in a warehouse so we can try and limit delays in re building! Also we have set up a an office number in order to get information as quickly as possible to get everyone on the list. There will be areas that dry out at different times, and we want to streamline the process for everyone so that we can get our clients back in their homes as quickly as possible!

Please call or text 832-899-5254

01/23/2017

Stanford Construction services is looking for a new bookkeeper! We need someone who is proficient in quick books online, and can input all company expenses each month and reconcile all accounts. An accounting background, or at least an understanding is required. This should only take a few hours each month. If you are someone you know is interested please email [email protected] . This will be a remote job and done from your personal computer. Please share and tag anyone who might be interested!

01/09/2017

We at Stanford Construction are honored to help Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene with their Rebuilding Together Houston Super Impact 17 project!

01/06/2017

Don't forget to turn off and drain your sprinkler system air gap with freezing weather coming this weekend.

01/01/2017

Happy New Year!!! Hoping 2017 is an amazing year for everyone!!!

12/25/2016

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

11/24/2016

Thank you to all of our great clients and friends!

11/11/2016

Thank you to all our veterans!

11/08/2016

Stanford Construction is a proud sponsor of the Jingle Bell Fun Run!! Sign up today for a great event for the whole family!!!

11/03/2016

Building my kids dreams together!

08/26/2016

Please help us raise awareness for Childhood Cancer!! If we can place an awareness sign in your yard for the month of September let us know!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene is teaming up with Triumph Over Kid Cancer to help spread awareness! We will have educational yard signs that we would love to put in ALL of your yards for the month of September! Anyone that will allow the Lower & Stanford Team Better Homes and Gardens Rea lEstate Gary Greene to place an awareness sign in their yard, will be entered into a drawing for a PRIZE!! Please let us know if we can bring a sign to your yard!!!!!

08/12/2016

My latest article over on Better Homes and Gardens is about trends in cabinet paint colors. I'm sharing tons of beautiful paint colors to consider for cabinetry like this gorgeous vanity painted in Farrow & Ball Green Blue #84. My latest article here: http://www.bhg.com/decorating/paint/cabinet-paint-color-trends-to-try-today-and-love-forever-281474979543592/ =0

Image via: Cortney Bishop

08/11/2016

Help keep those pesky bugs away!

Check out these safe, natural ways to repel the pesky blood-suckers.

08/09/2016

08/09/2016

Full-service bars, giant screens and comfy chairs — you won't miss going to the game with man caves featured on HGTV.com.

08/05/2016

Stanford Construction was a proud sponsor of the Summer Bash to raise money for Triumph Over Kids Cancer!

Thank you to all those who sponsored our Summer Bash and helped us raise $5,000 for Triumph Over Kid Cancer. Academy Mortgage, Coventry Homes, Perry Homes, Britnay's Bronze Beauties, Stanford Construction,Westside Lexus, Envisions, Texas American Title, Goosehead Insurance, Fidelity National Home Warranty, StarTex Title, Postwood Homes, Make Up By Mary Beth, Home Warranty of America, United Guaranty and Triumph Over Kid Cancer!!!!

04/23/2016

Great Day Helping a Great Lady!

01/23/2015

Today Clint is doing community service and being a Watch Dog at his son's school!!!

10/21/2014

We are very proud to be a part of the Aggie 100. Thanks to all of our customers who made it possible.