Residential Remodeling: Transform Your Home
Without a doubt, 2020 has been a year of change. For many, that includes full home renovations. If your current home feels outdated or lacks the space that you need, or you’re just looking for a big change after staying home so much this year, a full home renovation can allow you to make your home fit your vision.
With a full remodel, there is substantial research and planning necessary for a successful residential remodel. To help you with this seemingly overwhelming process we have compiled some of the key considerations for a project of this scale.
Find the Right Builder or Contractor for Your Renovation
Arguably the most important decision you can make when it comes to your full home renovation is selecting the best builder or contractor for the job. You want to find a contractor that will keep construction on schedule and closely monitor budget constraints, all while maintaining strong communication with you, the client. It’s imperative to make sure you are comfortable with the project managers and construction managers assigned to your home renovation. You should be working together on key decisions and coordinating selection processes. The contractor should be responsive and attentive and ultimately deliver a high-quality home remodel that exceeds expectations.
Scope of Work That Can Be Accomplished Within Budget
A full home renovation can be a costly endeavor. However, armed with all of the information and a detailed plan, you can complete the remodel of your dreams within your budget. There are many factors and variables unique to your home that contribute to the bottom line, including:
Size of the home and each room
Underlying problems
Cost of materials
Extent of the remodel
Appliances, cabinetry, and any structural repairs often top the list of expected expenses for a high-end home renovation, followed by the actual labor cost. If you’re able to find the right remodeler/contractor early on in your process, they will be able to serve as a valuable guide and help determine the ultimate scope of work.
Define Your Goals for Your Home Remodel
A full home renovation can allow you to change your home’s current layout or update the design to match your style preferences. Are you looking to knock down walls to create open spaces? Are you looking to relocate key rooms or amenities? You may wish to create new spaces such as an office or guest room. Or maybe you just want to upgrade your home’s energy efficiency or electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems. The opportunities are limited only by your imagination - and budget, of course - and it’s important to clearly define your goals and top priorities before you get into the minutiae of design decisions.
Duration of the Full Home Renovation
How long should this project take? The answer depends largely on the defined scope and complexity of the renovation. While certain things like weather delays and availability of materials are somewhat out of your control, it is important to speak to your builder or contractor upfront about many other factors such as organizational capacity for the project and reliability of the contractor’s sub-base. A full home renovation may take anywhere from 3 months to 1 year, or more if the size of the home requires it.
We know that the decision to begin a full home renovation can feel a bit overwhelming at first, so we’re happy to help along the journey any way we can.