If you’ve just invested in your first fixer-upper, congratulations! You have set yourself on course for an exciting transformation to make your home your own. Once you start thinking about all of the work to be done, though, the home renovation process can seem overwhelming. Before that happens, consider these tips to get your Chicago home remodeling project started.
Develop a Plan and a Budget
Before you start tearing out walls or demolishing built-ins, think carefully about how you want to use your space. How much to want to change in your home renovation, and what do you want to preserve? Are there structural elements to the home you hope to change, or are you simply wanting the already-established interior spaces to be renovated? Simultaneously, you can begin to ballpark your budget and your timeline for your home remodeling so that you can begin the process with at least some general estimates in mind.
Don’t Over DYI
The ever-increasing array of home renovation shows paint a picture in which all home updates are quick and problem-free, and the result is a new legion of DIYers to set out to accomplish major home renovation projects over a long weekend. We at Chicago Home ReVision applaud these intrepid spirits, but we also know that it can also be valuable to know your limits. If you are spending money to make your home a manifestation of your vision, don’t you want the results to be the best? Hiring professionals for significant tasks is key and can actually save you money in the long run (as a botched job often means starting from scratch once again).
Consider A Contractor
There are many other moving parts to a whole home renovation beyond the actual work to be performed in your home. Materials must be supplied, work must be scheduled in the appropriate order, and the right permits for your project must be obtained from the local administrative office. Some try to manage all of this on their own, but it quickly can become a full-time job. This is why connecting with a licensed and experienced home remodeling company can work in your favor. Our team knows the nuances and loopholes of the permitting process and we have an extensive network of local vendors and subcontractors with whom we work to keep every project running smoothly.
A whole house renovation is truly a journey, but you can make that quest all the more enjoyable if you take the right steps from the very beginning. Chicago Home ReVision is ready to work with you from the very earliest stages of your planning to the last day of finishing construction so that your vision for your home manifests in reality. We can work with your budget, your timeline, and your tastes, and we can contribute our expertise in the field to create a home that truly speaks to you. Contact us today to learn more about our services and speak to a member of our Chicago Home ReVision team.