A home remodel lets you create the living space of your dreams with custom design features that improve the functionality and value of your home. Planning a home renovation starts with a few simple steps to ensure that your project stays on track and on budget. Let’s review some of the key elements of a home renovation plan so you can start off on the right foot.
Understand End Goal
What is your overall vision for your home renovation plans? Are you looking to add space and functionality? Are you looking to update your home to a more modern and sophisticated space?
Understanding what your goals are will help you better plan your home renovation and also define what you expect once the renovation is done like selling your home. A home remodel is an investment in your future and you want to be sure you are getting the best return on investment.
Create a Budget
When planning a remodel, it’s important to know your budget. This includes setting aside enough money for contingency and unforeseen expenses such as permits, upgrades and additional labour costs.
Do some research on the hard and soft costs so you can be sure you get the final results you want without compromising on quality.
Do Research
Before choosing a home renovations contract, it’s helpful to speak to friends and family and ask for their recommendations. They will be able to give you a first-hand account of their experience and provide insight into costs, labour and permits required to complete the job. Don’t forget to check out a company’s website too.
Reviews are a great way to get honest accounts of what it was like to work with a renovation company. It will also help you plan for otherwise unforeseeable issues so you can pivot to ensure your project stays on track.
Speak to their References
In addition to talking with friends and doing online research on a company, speaking to references is also very beneficial. These can be trades, employees and other individuals who have worked with the company.
They provide valuable insight into how a company operates such as being on time with delivery, paying contractors promptly and long-term relationships. This will help you build confidence in a company and let you know that you are working with a team that stands by what they do.
Plan for Electrical Outages
One thing many homeowners don’t take into consideration when planning a home renovation is the interruption in their daily lives. Whether you are remodelling a single room or doing a complete home remodel, there may be interruptions in service.
Take the time to review your personal schedule to make sure that your renovation isn’t going to interfere with standing engagements. If necessary, book a time to be away from your home when you will be without services to avoid scrambling to complete tasks around your home in time.
Contact Us
The experts at Lumara Homes can help to make the home renovation process easy. Our knowledgeable and professional contractors and tradespeople will work with you throughout the renovation process from planning to final finishes to ensure your expectations are met.
Contact us today to book a consultation and discover why so many homeowners trust Lumara Homes to make their renovation dreams a reality.
