How I Avoided Pitfalls When Renovating My Property

Renovating a house is not everyone’s cup of tea. Instead of moving out, renovating the house where you made thousands of memories is not an easy task. But I chose to undertake this mission and make the impossible possible. Though it was a long journey I learned a lot. And would like to share my experience of renovating my property according to my dream plan. To help all the beginners out there, here are the golden rules I followed for avoiding pitfalls when renovating my property.

• Realistic Cost Estimation

House remodeling and renovation projects usually end up costing way too much than the estimated values. The reason is underestimating the cost of the project. To avoid such a damaging situation, in the end, I decided to make a realistic cost estimation and the same is for you to follow. Do extensive research about the prices of materials and services. Consider buying material all at once to avoid later price hikes disturbing your budget. Also, designating an extra 20% of funds is beneficial to fight any surprising situations. Always keep a check on your investments and outcomes on paper, to avoid any later cost-to-outcome gap.

• Taking It Slow

Property renovation is not a small task to be completed in a few days, it is a long-term struggle. And the worst mistake ever made by property owners is digging into the process in a rush. Deciding to get your house renovated to kill your boredom is not the way yours is about it. Learning from others’ experiences, I decided to take it slow. I carried out market research, met a few contractors, and chalked out a proper plan. A plan starting from the beginning date to the proposed end date along with a cost and outcome estimation is the way to go about it.

• Hiring The Right Contractor

A contractor is a liaison between you and the market and consequently bears real importance. Hiring inexperienced or cheap contractors is the worst thing that can happen to your property renovation project. I searched for experts in Seattle home remodeling to avoid any unpleasant surprises. The same goes for you, do proper research and find out the best home contractors in your area. Then, you should have a few discussion sessions with the team to decide on all matters to begin the project. After meeting with them, they can share their expertise to help you make informed decisions about your project. They can advise you on the best materials, design options, and cost-saving measures. With their guidance, you can avoid costly mistakes and ensure that your project is completed on time and within budget

• Keeping A Check On The Project

Most house renovation projects do not end up the way imagined earlier due to a lack of owner’s attention. No matter how experienced your contractor is, after all, it is the job of the property owner to keep a check on everything. I did the same while my house was being renovated. From regular site visits to checking the accounts and details, I developed a routine until the project was completed. You must also supervise the spending and materials used for renovation to avoid any theft. The best way is to have at least two family members involved in the project who regularly visit the site and hold meetings with the contractor.

• Best Utilizing Empty Spaces

The most common pitfall out all has to be not utilizing the space correctly. But I did not want to come across such a situation and decided to make an extensive plan before digging into it. I consulted several professionals and got a few maps designed to choose the most suitable one for my property. Undoubtedly, the most suitable design for your property is the one that best utilizes empty spaces. And the best way to utilize your spaces is by creating from them hangout spots where you will for sure spend a lot of time. Always remember, no corner or window sill of the house must go to waste just because of poor planning.

A logical message should be preached to everyone connected. Following this rule and benefiting from the connection I have with all of you, I shared my personal experience in this piece of writing. The five golden rules that my home renovation journey is a smooth one have to be: estimating the cost realistically, digging in slowly, hiring the right contractor, keeping a constant check on the progress of the project, and last but not least choosing a design that best utilizes empty spaces.