With Summer coming upon us right around the corner, the time to tackle a remodel to a house you are purchasing or upgrading the house you live in now is upon us. If you have a large project, it is natural to look into good quality contractors, do your research and hire someone you have learned to trust. However, what about those small projects? The ones that seem you should be able to do yourself, but would rather have someone else do it for you? The answer may surprise you that it is the SAME. You can greatly benefit from a contractor even on a small bathroom or kitchen remodel, the same as if it were a big project.
The job of a remodeling contractor is to get the work done in a professional manner, on time and on budget, while providing you with warranties and assurances not found with just a handyman or neighborhood friend. The quality of work that is provided by each subcontractor will be superior to a jack of all trades. The cost savings of just the materials (when compared to buying retail) will usually pay for the services the contractor provides. Selecting a high quality contractor will allow you to work with your interior designer or at least give you the connections so you can make great decisions like a designer. Just having the connections at your disposal is invaluable to the overall outcome of your project.
Most of all however, the contractor will help YOU keep your project in line with what you tell him your scope and budget is. He can guide you with priorities to plan your projects in phases, so you don’t go into debt with your ideas. He will have many ideas that you may not have thought about to not just save money, but create a bigger bang for your buck. His experience in the field of how to deal with the unexpected issues that come up during even simple projects will make you sleep easier at night as well. Having to do things twice is never fun, so let someone that repairs and remodels things for a living make your project turn out fantastic – the first time!!
The experience of a professional in any segment of our lives is apparent, so don’t make the mistake of thinking that a LITTLE $4000 project is not worth the time of a professional. It may not be the large profit margin that a contractor may get on a larger project, but it is YOUR money and it is all worth the attention of a professional. Don’t sell your project short. You and your house will love the attention that the right guy can supply.
Please feel free to call me any time about any question you have with this tip or anything else on your mind at 512.413.9281.
