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Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Surveys It can be tempting to dive straight into a renovation project but surveys can make a big difference to your plans and the costs. Property surveys cover the structure of the house and may outline load bearing walls. But if you’re considering extending or even landscaping you need to have a topographic land survey completed. This will show you the boundary lines and what, if anything, runs under your property. It can be very costly to start building the foundations of your extension only to discover the electric cables are under your land and you need to retain access. It can be even more costly if you accidentally cut them.
Budget You need to set yourself a budget. This should comprise of the overall figure for renovations and an individual one for each project, such as your extension or kitchen. A basic kitchen renovation can cost anywhere between $20,000 and $70,000! Once you’ve established your budget you’ll need to stick to it. This won’t save you money but it will ensure you don’t overspend which is very easy to do.
Do It Yourself Where possible you should be looking at doing the work yourself. If your DIY skills are not great then you can still rip things out, such as the old kitchen. You can also act as a laborer for the professional which should reduce the amount they charge. You should be able to handle the finishing touches such as painting to minimize your costs.
Quotes It is essential that you get at least three quotes every time you want professional assistance. This will ensure you are being charged a fair price for the work. It can be tempting to opt for the cheapest option when trying to save costs on renovations. However, you should verify what is included in the quote and the firm’s reputation before you commit to a specific firm. To make sure this process is smooth you need to ensure the contractor knows exactly what you want, even down to how many sockets and where they should be.
Finding The Products You don’t need to visit a high-end kitchen manufacturer in order to get a high-end kitchen. There are pre-owned options, auctions and even cheaper units coupled with a high-end worktop. You never know when or where you might see a bargain so keep some space available to store products if you’ve found a great deal but are not at that stage of the renovation yet. Finally, you need to consider whether this is a renovation to resell or a forever home.
