Regardless of the scope of the project, remodeling your home can have its ups and downs. In over 30 years of operation, we have mastered the art of making the refurbishment process simpler for our clients.
Below is a list of our top 8 recommendations for homeowners to ensure a smooth remodel.
1. Put together a fantastic team. It should be put together as the JPS Cedar Park Construction & Remodeling Team, we retract.
While working on large projects, it may be highly tempting to choose the contractor who is most accessible or who is least priced. Use considerable caution in each of these situations. It’s usually a good idea to do your research before hiring someone to work in your home. It’s wise to take safeguards like checking the validity of their license online, getting in touch with past clients, requesting to see samples of their work, and finding out who their trade contractors are. Check their dependability and promise to deliver excellent work.
Even if cost-cutting to balance your budget might be required in order to hire the best employees, we can ensure you that the money will be well spent. The person you employ should have the appropriate experience and skills in addition to a strong reputation if you want your remodeling to be done securely and correctly. You must trust the person for them to work in your home.
2. Set your budget and the extent of the work before you start.
We encourage you to determine the scope and budget before considering contacting specialists. If you’re unsure of the likely cost of your project, we suggest consulting the Remodeling Magazine Cost vs Value Study. Our customers find that this free resource is useful as they plan their next initiatives.
If you choose JPS Cedar Park Construction & Remodeling, one of our methods is planning your project before construction begins. If you decide to alter the project’s scope or direction in the middle of it, you will undoubtedly suffer additional costs and delays. It’s important to consider everything you’ll need and want in the finished area. Make the necessary preparations with your contractor in order to avoid any project hiccups.
3. Consider adjustments to the budget and schedule.
It happens frequently that renovation projects experience unpleasant surprises. We frequently deal with old structures whose full condition won’t become apparent until the day of demolition. Even while we make an effort to keep you aware of what to expect and “worst case scenarios,” there are some instances where it is simply impossible to know until we visit the location on demo day.
Any home improvement project would benefit from having a 10–20% buffer in the budget for unforeseen events. Remember that unplanned issues requiring fixes will make your project take longer—possibly by many days or even hours.
4. Make selections as soon as possible.
For the remodeling industry, product and supply delays continue to be a problem. The last thing you need is to delay a project while you wait for materials to show up or go back into stock. Our experience has shown that while some clients prefer a more hands-off approach, others prefer to have us there with them while they choose the materials. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, our design team will collaborate with you to set deadlines for selecting materials.
If your contractor asks you to make a decision by a certain day or hour, do your utmost to meet the deadline. Delaying decisions that were reached at a time that was convenient for both parties can cause delays for both your project and the other assignments that your contractor is working on.
5. Check in at the job site but stay away from distractions.
Although we value clients who are hands-on and engaged in their projects, if you frequently visit the job site, it may distract the workers and ultimately slow down the progress of your work. If you genuinely appreciate hearing about progress updates, plan a once-a-week walkthrough with your team or a brief check-in at the end or start of the day. If not, let your team do its thing. If you followed our first piece of advice and assembled a fantastic team of professionals, you should be able to have confidence in your team’s ability to do their work successfully.
6. Invest prudently in the necessities.
Your home’s essential components include the foundation, structure, insulation, roof, windows, and other structural elements. These elements are crucial to the health of your home even though spending money on their replacement or maintenance is not fun. If you want a house that is strong, watertight and operates efficiently for many years, you must invest in the necessities. If necessary, you can cut back on some expenses, but you should never do this for needs.
7. Recognize your available saving alternatives.
A knowledgeable specialist will know where to spend money and where to save money. Remember the fundamentals once more. You should have faith in your team to guide you toward areas where cost-cutting and cost reduction make sense if you heeded our first piece of advice.
8. Have a cheerful attitude.
In addition to being a superb professional, pick a partner you can enjoy being with. Occasionally, despite your greatest attempts, things go awry. Believe us when we say that, we hate detours as much as you do. If something doesn’t go according to plan on a given day since you hired an expert you can trust, everything will be fine. As you pause, find a constructive outlet for your frustration, and take a big breath, consider the result of your endeavor.
We truly hope that these suggestions will help you as you start your renovations! We look forward to discussing your project with you once you’re ready to start planning. We take great satisfaction in making the remodeling process straightforward for you.