When it comes to a remodeling project, Country Creek Builders makes sure their customers understands the steps that go into a remodeling project.
It is time to start planning a home remodeling project. Getting started is virtually the same whether it is the bathroom, kitchen, or basement. When considering remodeling your home, consider it a long-term investment, and you will benefit from it.
There are multiple benefits to doing a home remodeling project. It can improve the quality of living by creating more space, and a more updated living space makes your life easier.
Even though taking on a home remodeling project can be stressful, especially if you have never done it before, taking the time to understand all the steps can help ease some of that stress.
You can start by talking to your local Minnesota neighbors, friends, and co-workers. They may have recently completed a remodeling project and had a great experience with a contractor. If their project was a nightmare, you could take that contractor’s name off your list.
Another great source to check out for a home renovating contractor is Angie’s List. See if the contractor is on Angie’s list and read their reviews. Once you have narrowed your list down to a few contractors, reach out to the general contractors to set up a meeting time. If a home remodeling contractor is hard to get a hold of or does not return calls, how will they respond to your questions and needs once your home remodeling project is underway? A general contractor that does not respond in a timely manner to a new client on a prospective job will not respond promptly once he has sold the job.
After meeting with the contractors you like, ask them for references from past clients. Then reach out to the past client to discuss their experience and ask if you can see their completed project. If the client was happy with the completed project, they should have no problem showing off the work.
One step that I am surprised homeowners never take is asking for a list of our suppliers and sub-contractors that we use. Everyone has heard the horror stories of a contractor not paying their suppliers. Too many homeowners have had liens filed on their property by suppliers and sub-contractors because the contractor did not pay them. If this happens to your home, you can be forced to pay for the materials and work directly, which means you will have to pay twice. Take the time to call the suppliers, especially the lumber company, doors and windows supplier, and cabinet and countertops contractor. You want to ensure that the contractor you are considering pays their bills.
After deciding on a contractor, the next step should be to start the design phase for your project. You will work closely with the contractor to create the project you envisioned. You can have fun by sharing your thoughts and ideas and helping create the design of your remodeling project.
Country Creek Builders has in-house design services that work closely with you to ensure everything goes as planned, and you will know what the project will look like before it is even set to begin. Their team of designers will help you with all the cabinets, flooring, ceiling options, and lighting selections. They will ensure everything you have chosen blends well together, making the finished project perfect.
Once the design has been completed, it is time to make a selection, and your general contractor can draft a detailed estimate or two for their estimates. Ensure your estimate is detailed enough to know what is included in your project. Once you have reviewed and agreed with the estimate, the final step will be drafting an agreement for the work to be completed.
All these steps should be completed before any work is started. When these steps are completed, you will know what your project will look like, the selected materials, and your true project cost.
One of the biggest things homeowners need to improve is getting a one-page estimate, hiring a home remodeling contractor without doing their homework, and starting the project. If you have a budget, share that number with the contractor at the beginning, so he can let you know if your project can be completed with the investment you are willing to make. It is also the best way to ensure that your project will have cost overruns, delays, and frustrations.
Once all the above is completed, you are put on the production schedule for the project to start and complete. Depending on the project, this can take anywhere from 2 to 3 months.
Going into your home remodeling project with as much information as possible can make the process go smoothly without surprises. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, give an opinion and ensure you get what you are looking for.
If you are looking for a home remodeling contractor that will listen to your needs and wants, look no further than Country Creek Builders. We can help you create the renovation of your dreams from the beginning to the end. Contact us today to get the process started. Visit our website to see our finished projects!
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