Black Lab Remodeling

06/06/2026

A big shoutout to Chris Bojorquez and Chase Ruiz. These two have been with us for a little over three weeks. They have been working hard on several projects we have been working on, but today, they did something that was more than what it seemed at first glance.
The Background: Client had a leak caused by a dishwasher. This leak was very bad. The remediation company took out all the cabinets in their island. Took the sink out too. They have been doing dishes in the laundry sink for too long. They are still waiting to hear back from the insurance company about what will get covered and for how much.
The Job: our client asked for our help to set up a temporary sink back in their kitchen. They still had the old sink, and the garbage disposal. We just needed to figure out a way to securely keep the sink in place. Chris and Chase worked diligently and put together a frame to keep the sink from dropping (they couldn’t use the sink brackets due to the 2x4 that was preventing the massive granite countertop from cracking at the seam).
The best part: I went by later in the evening to check in to see how the sink was looking, and the client’s youngest came up to me and said, “Thank you, for giving us our sink back.” It is in those moments I remember what we do isn’t just about making wood pieces fit together into a pretty looking space. Don’t get me wrong, we do that. But what is a kitchen without a kitchen sink? What is a home without the comfort and expression of ones style and color palette? Yes the physical act of putting things together is something we do, but the reality is that even in the smallest of projects we do so much more.
Black Lab Remodeling is blessed to have these two guys on our team. Great work fellas!

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

When disaster strikes, we're all glad to have insurance. That doesn't make the process easy or straightforward. It also doesn't mean that everything that needs to get done to get your home back is going to be covered in that approved claim. We dive into the world of insurance claims for homeowners in this week's blog:

Learn what homeowners' insurance usually pays for, what it often excludes, and why Woodland, Davis, and Yolo County homeowners can get stuck between claim coverage and real repair costs. Black Lab Remodeling What repairs will my insurance cover? Insurance Projects

05/29/2026

This is exactly how a closing gets put at risk in Davis.

This door had already been replaced.

It looked finished. But because it was replaced without a permit, it was called out in the City of Davis resale inspection.

And that one detail changes everything.

No permit usually means no inspections. No inspections means nobody verified the installation details that matter most, especially waterproofing. So now, instead of a simple sale, the heirs are left correcting someone else’s shortcut while trying to settle an estate.

That is what makes this kind of situation so frustrating.

The photos here show the first step of doing it right: opening the area up and flashing the door frame correctly so it can be inspected. Next comes the proper trim detail that directs water down the sealed flashing and away from the door opening.

In other words, this is not just about swapping a door.

It is about permits.
It is about inspections.
It is about sequencing.
It is about materials.
And it is about time.

Because when a resale correction report is reviewed too late, even a fixable item can start pushing against the closing date.

We see this more often than people think:
A home is getting ready to sell.
The report comes in.
Everyone assumes the corrections are minor.
Then the reality shows up—permits are needed, inspections are needed, materials are not sitting on a shelf, and scheduling is suddenly tight.

That is why homeowners, heirs, and Realtors in Davis need a contractor involved early in the resale correction process.

Not after escrow is already moving fast.
Not when title is waiting.
Not when everyone is hoping the list is easier than it looks.

Early review gives you a real plan:
What needs a permit.
What needs inspection.
What can be repaired quickly.
What has lead times.
And what could delay closing if it is handled too late.

If you are selling a home in Davis, do not wait until the last minute to find out what your correction list really means.

Get eyes on it early.
Build the plan early.
Protect the timeline early.

If you need help reviewing a Davis resale correction report, send us a message.

05/12/2026

The people working on your home should know the value of a good neighborhood.

That is why we hire local.

Because when the crew lives here, shops here, and drives the same streets you do, the work hits different. There is more pride. More care. More accountability. More reason to do it right the first time.

You are not just hiring a remodeling company. You are trusting people to take care of a home in a neighborhood you worked hard to be part of.

We do not take that lightly.

05/12/2026

When the job calls for the A-team, we’ve got Chris and Chase on site. 🛠️

Chris brings the skill. Chase brings the hustle. Together, they help keep our jobs moving, our standards high, and our clients taken care of.

No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just good people doing solid work the right way.

Cue the theme song. 🎶

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, especially to the one who has raised our children, and the one the raised me.

05/08/2026

Go Blue!!