Secret 1. Avoid Common Misconceptions
such as: going with the lowest price saves your money or doing it yourself saves you money. While it's important not to pay too much, its even more important to no pay too little!
Secret 2. Beware of Common Scams,
high pressure sales, "Today only" pricing or Door-to-Door contractors. (Not all door-to-door are scams, check references thoroughly).
Secret 3. Ask Contractor questions:
Are you licensed? Do you carry liability insurance? Are you a member in a local professional trade association, either the Builders Assoc. or Remodeler's Council? Are you willing to pull all the required permits? Do you offer a written warranty on your work? Will you provide easy to understand contracts and clearly written material specifications and payments schedule?
Secret 4. Don't Listen to the Wrong People
Taking advice from people well-intentioned but unqualified to give it. Check with a qualified expert, check references, visit examples of their work.
Secret 5. How to Tell if Your Project Will Run Smoothly
Do you have good communication with the contractor? Does he/she understand your needs and concerns? Are you on the same page? Does he/she listen to you? Are calls returned promptly? Is he/she trustworthy? Will the contractor provide you with a written schedule of how the project will progress? Does your contractor have a neat appearance, clean vehicle-will they keep your home clean?
Secret 6. Does You Contractor Ask for A Large Down Payment Up Front?
This could be a sign that they are not in good financial shape and you could be in for a rocky experience. Tip: A fair amount for a down payment is 10%-20%. As the job progresses, you should expect to pay out additional funds to match the prescribed, completed stages.
Secret 7. Plan Your Project
This is really the greatest secret of all. You need to thoroughly plan your project with a qualified professional remodeling expert. Someone who can help you though the "maze" of planning a remodel. Someone who will listen to your concerns and subscribes to the principles and secrets discussed above.
So, you decided to renovate that dreary bathroom or outdated kitchen. Hundreds of items make up that beautiful kitchen or bathroom remodel - cabinets, flooring, tile, backsplash, faucets, plumbing, electrical, lighting, plumbing fixtures and the list goes on. We strive at educating clients on new and exciting products and what might work best for their project.
Knowing the things that you need to avoid when you remodel a part of your home will give you an advantage of saving time and money in the future. Whether you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen, flooring Houston or the interior of your living room, it would really help to be knowledgeable of the things that you should and should not do.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is helpful to be knowledgeable before starting a big project. Thanks for your comment.
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