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What positive things do I look for in a remodeling company? What negative things should I look out for when selecting a remodeling company? Do I want a contractor that will only work with the required building permits and according to the current building codes and regulations? Why do I hear so many horror stories about remodeling? Should I have a budget before I call a contractor and should I tell him what investment I am comfortable with? How do I finance my project? What type of contract should I expect from my contractor? Why should I consider selecting a more recognizable company like D&D and not the lowest price? Should I remodel or should I sell? How concerned should I be about dust and dirt during the remodeling process? How do I go about selecting fixtures, appliances, cabinets and the like? Is our project manager on site every day? Why is remodeling expensive when compared to new construction, for example?
Why is remodeling expensive when compared to new construction, for example?
Grab a cup of coffee and we can talk for a while. Seriously though, remodeling may look and smell and sound like new construction, but it costs more and takes longer. In remodeling, we are much more involved with existing conditions beyond the lay of the land-existing foundations, walls, roofs, mechanical conditions etc. We have to work almost always in circumstances where our clients still have to get up, have breakfast and head out to work. We often have to match existing finishes and blend into them, not to mention unlevel floors and unplumb walls. A better comparison might be to restoring an old car, and, on the upside, you didn't want to have to move anyway, so the results can be very gratifying.