Know What to Expect Before You Build
We believe an informed client is the best client. These guides walk you through exactly how Morreau Construction manages your project — from preconstruction planning to final walkthrough — so you understand what is coming at each stage.
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Custom Home Client Guidebook
32 pages
- Is a Custom Home Right for You?
Budget reality check, lot vs. existing home, timeline expectations - Preconstruction Planning
Design process, selections timeline, permit timeline - How Cost-Plus Contracts Work
What you pay for, markup structure, open-book accounting - Construction Phases Explained
Foundation through finish — what happens and when - Punch List & Closeout
Final walkthrough, warranty coverage, move-in checklist
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Remodel Client Guidebook
24 pages
- Pre-Remodel Assessment
Discovery process, hidden conditions, realistic scope - Contingency Planning
Why 15–20% contingency is non-negotiable for remodels and how it works - Living Through Construction
Staging, dust control, access schedules, minimizing disruption - Managing Scope Changes
Change order process, documentation, cost tracking - Final Inspection & Warranty
Closeout checklist, 12-month workmanship warranty terms
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Transparency Is Not Optional
Most contractors guard their process. We publish ours. Why? Because clients who understand how construction works make better decisions, experience less stress, and end up with better homes.
Our guidebooks reflect the same philosophy that drives every project we manage: open books, direct communication, and honest information at every stage. If you read these guides and feel confident in the process, we're probably a good fit.
Material & Trade Directory
The brands and local suppliers we specify and trust on Morreau Construction projects. Filter by trade category or search by name.
39 vendors
Windows & Doors
Sun Windows
sunwindows.com
All vinyl, aluminum clad vinyl, and aluminum clad wood windows & doors.
Andersen Windows
andersenwindows.com
400 Series, E-Series & 100 Series.
Pella
pella.com
Architect Series, Impervia fiberglass & vinyl lines.
Marvin
marvin.com
Elevate, Modern & Essential collections.
Masonite
masonite.com
Interior and exterior — smooth, textured, glass, panel.
Therma-Tru
thermatru.com
Fiberglass & steel entry door systems.
Andersen Doors
andersenwindows.com
Premium wood & composite entry and patio doors.
Pella Doors
pella.com
Fiberglass, wood & steel entry and patio doors.
Flooring
Draffen Flooring
draffenflooring.com
Local specialist — hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet.
Bruce Hardwood
bruce.com
Solid and engineered hardwood — wide species selection.
Shaw Floors
shawfloors.com
LVP, carpet & hardwood — strong builder program pricing.
COREtec
coretecfloors.com
Premium waterproof LVP — COREtec Plus and Pro series.
Floor & Decor
flooranddecor.com
Warehouse-style — porcelain, natural stone, ceramic.
Cabinetry
Wittmer Kitchens
wittmerkitchens.com
Semi-custom and full-custom lines. Design services available.
KraftMaid
kraftmaid.com
Semi-custom — wide dealer network, American made.
Wellborn Cabinet
wellborn.com
US-made semi-custom — strong mid to upper-mid range.
Cabinets.com
cabinets.com
Online-direct semi-custom cabinets — strong value.
Plumbing & Fixtures
Ferguson Home
fergusonhome.com
Large plumbing showroom — fixtures, tubs, showers.
Kohler
kohler.com
Mid to upper-mid faucets, showers & bath accessories.
Moen
moen.com
Broad kitchen and bath faucet line.
Delta Faucet
deltafaucet.com
Broad kitchen and bath faucet line.
Grohe
grohe.com
European-engineered premium fixtures.
Lighting
Ferguson Home
fergusonhome.com
Lighting showroom — ceiling, pendants, recessed, outdoor.
Kichler Lighting
kichler.com
Broad decorative lighting line.
Hinkley
hinkley.com
Transitional to modern fixtures.
Lutron
lutron.com
Smart dimming systems — Caseta and RadioRA2.
Tile & Stone
Tile Shop
tileshop.com
Designer boutique — specialty mosaics, handmade tile.
Daltile
daltile.com
National manufacturer — broad porcelain and ceramic catalog.
Ferguson Home
fergusonhome.com
Large tile and stone showroom selection.
Roofing
GAF Roofing
gaf.com
Timberline HDZ architectural — our standard specified shingle.
Owens Corning
owenscorning.com
Duration & TruDefinition — Class 4 impact-resistant options.
RoofersMart Paducah
roofersmartpaducah.com
Local roofing supply — shingles, metal, accessories.
Siding & Exterior
James Hardie
jameshardie.com
HardiePlank, HardiePanel, HardieTrim — ColorPlus factory finish.
LP SmartSide
lpcorp.com
Engineered wood siding — strong impact & moisture resistance.
Trim & Millwork
WindsorONE
windsorone.com
Primed pine trim, shiplap, T&G, beadboard & molding collection.
MoldingsONE
moldingsone.com
Finger-jointed primed MDF & pine moldings.
Pacific Columns
pacificcolumns.com
Decorative columns, pergola systems & architectural millwork.
Lumber & Materials
Cole Lumber Company
colelumber.com
Local supplier — framing, decking, trim & specialty orders.
RoofersMart Paducah
roofersmartpaducah.com
Local roofing supply — shingles, metal, accessories.
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