Tips for Homeowners When it comes to Remodel/Construction in your Home

11/14/2019 (Permalink)

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1. Have a Clear Budget

One of the most important things is ensuring that you aren’t over-spending. It’s very easy to get carried away and fill your home with everything you want. The cabinets, flooring, and lights can always be upgraded later. Make sure you have a clear amount that you are okay with spending.

2. Pick a Good Contractor

Not every contractor is equal. It’s important to make sure your builder is reputable.

3. Keep Everything in Writing

Your interpretation of what you want and your contractor’s interpretation of what you want may vary. Write everything down and go over everything with your builders. This ensures that your expectations and wants are very clear.

4. Don’t Make Unnecessary Changes

During the idea and planning stage, something may seem better on paper than in real life. Not everything is going to look the way you anticipated. If it’s something that you can see yourself getting used to, there’s no need to make a change. If it’s completely unbearable, you should make the change. However, remember that making changes will cause a delay and add to your costs.

5. Keep Your Relationship Professional

It’s important that your relationship with your contractor remains professional. It may be a little too awkward to hire someone like your brother or uncle to build your house.

6. Be Involved

When you hire your contractor, don’t just let them go on without any guidance or supervision. It is important that you are involved in the process. You don’t want to show up on the last day of building and notice a ton of things that could have been fixed previously.

7. Prepare for Delays

No matter what your contractor says, the timetable for rebuilding varies. Don’t let your expectations get too concrete. it’s important to be flexible.

8. Be Understanding

It’s important to make sure that you aren’t being too demanding of your builders. You may come to find that one of your ideas or plans will not come to fruition. Don’t get upset and let it go

9. Have Temporary Housing

As mentioned previously, you want to be prepared for delays. If the building process goes on longer than anticipated, it’s important that you have a place to stay.

SERVPRO of Metrocrest is here to help with all your reconstruction needs. Call us today at (972) 233-8400.