Hidden Costs of Remodeling

Never settle for ridiculous, unforeseen, remodeling costs.

Everyday, we place our trust in people we barely know for the things we need or want in our lives. The Starbucks barista making our handcrafted coffee drinks, the kitchen cooks in the restaurant where we grab our lunch, and the mechanics at our preferred auto shop– we leave it to people to perform these tasks for us because of their demonstrated ability to perform these actions better than we can.

These are also people or corporations that we come in contact with on a regular basis. However, when it comes to home remodeling projects, not everyone has the luxury of having a trustworthy number on hand. What’s an ambitious homeowner to do then?

As a company deeply-invested in the business of supplying the core essentials in a kitchen-remodeling project, it is as important to us as it is to you that you never settle for ridiculous unforeseen remodeling costs. Here are some ways a quick-thinking homeowner like you can avoid the hidden costs in remodeling.

Consult the Experts

Before you hire someone to start hacking away at your walls, consult an engineer, contractor or architect.

• Are any of the walls you intend to break down load-bearing walls?
• Are there any live electric wires running along the insides of these walls? The same goes for any kind of pipes that might be connected into these walls.

These are important factors to consider before you carry out any remodeling work, as damaging these crucial parts that maintain the structural integrity or regular functionality of your home will cost more than you ever imagine.

Read the Fine Print

Not everyone is out to get you, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need to be careful.

• What does your contract with your contractor entail? There is a possibility that your basic remodeling contract doesn’t cover building materials, tools and specific repair work.
• Never be afraid to ask as many questions as you can to ensure you are getting what you pay for.

 “Always set aside 15 percent of your budget for unfortunate circumstances”

As with any complex project, remodeling comes with risks that could not have been foretold even with a thorough inspection of the house prior to carrying out any remodeling work. While you plan your budget for your remodeling project, always set aside 15 percent of your budget for unfortunate circumstances that may occur during the process. This is so when something unsavory happens, you are not penny-pinching in your personal life just to make ends meet with the remodeling project.

When we focus on the outcome of our remodeling project, sometimes it’s easy to miss out on the nitty gritty details such as, changes in the cost of supplies, water damage in various parts of the home, and structural issues. Problems are inevitable in a home remodeling project, but by taking these few necessary steps to avoid them, it will lessen the headaches and burden of remodeling.