Have you recently purchased your first home? After years of renting, you finally have the freedom to make any change to your home you see fit. Whether you plan to do simple renovations or fully gut it from the inside out, it’s important to know exactly what you’re taking on before putting the wheels in motion. In the following guide, we’ll discuss a few things you should know and do before beginning renovations and how our team at Peak Improvements can help you create your dream home.
Assess the Condition of Your Home
A common mistake first-time homeowners make is beginning renovations before they’re fully aware of the condition of their house. If you begin work before having a professional examine the state of your foundation, plumbing, or electrical, you can run into problems with rotting material, water damage, inefficient draw capacity, and several other issues. Breaking ground before doing a proper inspection can increase the cost of your home renovation budget.
At Peak Improvements, our engineers take care of all inspections before beginning the design and construction process of a remodel. You won’t have to worry about running into any surprises during the renovation process—we’ll ensure any potential problems are addressed early on.
Understand the Scope of the Project
The excitement of buying your first home can lead you to begin heavy renovations before properly considering the scope of work and timeline. Preparing a thorough plan for your remodel will allow you to better understand which areas of your home need heavy renovations and which just need a few simple swap-outs (new appliances, a coat of paint, etc.).
If you aren’t completely sure what kinds of renovations you want to do for specific rooms, such as the kitchen, you may want to wait and get to know your space better before building out your plan. If you’re halfway through the project and discover you don’t like the countertops or cabinetry style you chose for your kitchen, this can cause a serious delay and increase the end cost. Once you’ve taken the time to consider how you’d like your home to look and feel, our designers at Peak Improvements can help you find the right materials and appliances that fit your aesthetic.
Prepare a Realistic Budget
It’s important to ensure you understand the cost of home renovations before you begin the process of hiring a contractor and purchasing new appliances, materials, and furniture. It’s important to research the types of renovations you want done on your home to give you a price range to work with, which you can do with Peak Improvements’ renovation budget calculator. After getting your initial quote, we’ll walk you through the total costs of materials and labour before any construction begins. Our No-Surprise Guarantee contract will ensure the price stays the same from the beginning to the end of your renovation project.
Make Your House a Home with Peak Improvements
Taking on a home renovation project can be daunting for new homebuyers, but our team at Peak Improvements will help you each step of the way. From the initial quote to the construction process, we’ll ensure you stay fully informed and that our work meets your expectations. If you’re ready to get started, contact us today.