Things to know before renovating a house

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If you’re thinking about just diving into your renovation project - stop right there! Everyone in the world of renovations, whether they be kitchen renovations Barrie, Bathroom renovations Barrie, or other types of renovations, knows that you should never dive in without a budget, a plan, and knowing what to expect. So here’s a few things you should know before you start renovating:

1)   Expect the Unexpected

The number one rule in the renovation business is to expect the unexpected. All homes hold their own secrets, and what’s lurking beneath those walls is yet to be determined. Unfortunately, if you’re going to do a large renovation or remodel, you’re about to find out. In the best case scenario, all previous installations were done to perfection and are still in great shape. But let’s be realistic - that rarely happens.
 
Water damage, foundational cracks, outdated electrical, hazardous materials - these are all common problems that our Contractors in Barrie run into on a regular basis.
 
For this reason, we always tell our customers to expect the unexpected. More specifically, you should set aside 10-15% of your budget just for unexpected expenses. In the best case scenario, you won’t run into any issues and you’ll have this money left to spend in the end. But in the case that you do run into issues, this will prevent you from going over budget.

2)   You should plan to make accommodations for longer than expected

When creating a plan for your renovation, your contracting specialist will provide you with an estimated timeline for the renovation of each room. Depending on which area of your house you are renovating, you may need to make alternative accommodation arrangements for this time.
 
With that being said, you should “always expect the unexpected”. Anything can happen during the course of your renovations, and these happenings can affect the estimated timeline of your project. For this reason, you should always plan to have alternative living arrangements for longer than the original estimated timeline.

3)   You should always compare contractors before choosing the best fit

Here at Contractors in Barrie, it would be in our best interest to tell you, “you’re on our website now! Choose us!” But that wouldn’t be in your best interest. And your best interest is our best interest. So while we would love for you to choose us for all of your contracting needs, we also suggest that you compare a few different contractors before you do so.

Interview different contractors and compare bids. You might find that one contractor offers the job at less of a price, but will take longer to do the job. Other contractors will get the job done quicker, but will cost more. Some contractors you will jive well with, and others you might not like their vibe.

Do your diligence and choose contractors in Barrie that are the right fit for you and your needs!

4)   Ask the questions

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Remember, there’s no such thing as a dumb question especially when it comes to spending your money. So if you don’t understand something or want to know something, just ask.



5)   Don’t skimp on quality

There’s lots of ways that you can save money on kitchen renovations Barrie, bathroom renovations Barrie, and other types of renovations, but skimping on quality shouldn’t be one of them. Sure, there may be a few things where lower quality products might be okay, but for the most part, you get what you pay for. And when it comes to your home, the last thing you want is to skimp on a new roof just to have to replace it 5 years later.

Use high quality materials and hire quality Contractors in Barrie..