Things to do before meeting with a home improvement contractor: STEP 1: Identify your home improvement needs. Don't worry if ALL of the specifics are not in place...just narrow down your remodeling goals and you can count on us to work with you on designing, planning and coordinating all of the details. Homeowner Questions: Which areas of your home are you happy with? Which areas would you like to improve? Is your goal to create or expand your living space? If so, will an addition to your existing home do the trick or will it be more feasible to work within your existing floor plan? Are you looking for a sleek update to a bathroom or kitchen? What type of look best suits your tastes and your lifestyle? What are your expectations regarding the timing of your project? Be sure to include vacations, holidays, family events in your planning and be prepared to make your contractor aware of any factors which may impact the work schedule. We work with our clients to best facilitate project completion within their time frame and budget guidelines. STEP 2: Determine a budget for your project. Setting your home remodeling budget before getting started will allow your contractor to work with you to meet all of your project expectations. It is also necessary and helpful to identify your spending limits before getting into the product selection stage. This will help you to stay focused when you are met with a wide variety of options, guarding against overspending. Stay tuned for tips on hiring a contractor.... |