Hello World! Welcome Friends! Renovations and remodelings can be a stressful time for any homeowner or developer. But armed with the right knowledge you can make it as easy as possible on yourself and your family before you even start. Take the time to educate yourself as much as possible before starting. This handy guide should provide you with a few places to start.
Making a Plan
You need to make a plan before you take on any renovating work at all. Knowing which rooms you are wanting to tackle first or if you wish to start with the interior before the exterior is essential. After all, how can you renovate a house if you don’t know how you’re going to start? Are you starting in the kitchen or kids’ bedroom? Make a list of each room that will be worked on then list them in order of importance, as well as what you wish to happen in each room. This makes it easier when getting quotes and recommendations from contractors.
Set your Budget
A renovation isn’t going to happen for free. You must make sure that you can actually afford the work before getting too deep into it. Search through your finances, check off any potential loans, and consider just how much cash you actually have to play within your budget, then add 20% for changes and extras. If you make your budget to an exact amount you may find yourself stung when additional works or reports need be carried out.
Speak to Multiple Professionals
Always take time to speak to any professional before you pick your contractor. This doesn’t mean spending money constantly for the sake of surveys and opinions, but having 2 or 3 free consultations allows you to gauge the price you are likely to come down on, as well as giving you an opinion as to how work will be carried out after it starts. Gathering information is paramount, especially if it is your first renovation and you don’t know a lot about the process already.
Check your Permissions
Too many times homeowners have set their sights on their dream home and rushed in, only to have it crash down around them when planning permission and other paperwork denies them the ability to continue with their vision. Make sure you have all permission necessary to proceed with your renovation. Especially when it comes to protected properties and land boundaries. You don’t want to start an expensive build only to have the rug pulled out from under you.
Condensing Work
Finding a company that can do multiple different types of work can save a great deal of money and running around between suppliers getting quotes and having them face off against each other for your business. Plus it’s fewer phone numbers to be remembered as well. An example of what to look for if you live in the twin cities area then why not look at a company such as Home Pro America. They provide both interior and exterior renovation work making them a good choice to pick if you needed both interior and exterior work.
Click the links below for any posts you have missed:
How to Add Value to your Home with a Basement Renovation
One Room Challenge: Teen Bedroom – Week Four
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