What to Consider in a Home Remodel Project?

Posted by Cooper Crossley on April 30th, 2018

 Over time things change whether it is the family dynamics, number of family members living in the house or even moving into a new phase of lifestyle changes. Events can include the birth of a new baby, kids moving away from home, bringing a parent to live in the home or becoming an ‘empty nest’ and changing up how rooms are used. Each of these can be handled by a home remodel project managed by a top quality contracting firm with experience in renovation and extensions.

Home owners can handle painting some of the rooms, moving furniture around or replacing minor fixtures but if you are considered building extensions in Melbourne then you need to hire a general contractor. This complex process involves permits, inspection approval, demolition and construction along with a variety of other tasks that should be handled by the professionals. A reliable renovation and extension contractor will not only manage the detailed work but can also work with the client on the best design and layout based on the available square footage and zoning requirements.

Building extensions in Melbourne are considered additions to a home which generates a need for more electrical wiring, plumbing, insulation, construction of walls and other building supports and modification of the land if you are building out rather than up. Working with a contracting firm that has years of experience and high customer satisfaction ratings can reduce the amount of stress that is involved with this type of project. During the initial consultation, it is important that you compare at least two or three firms to receive an estimate in cost and timeframe.

Depending on the level of changes you are looking for, an extension can last for several weeks to months which can displace the family some or all of that time so understanding this detail up front is one of the major factors in the decision process. Cost is also significant because cheap is not always the best option but you need a firm that is affordable and competitive in order to stay within your budget and still get the features you want from the project. It is helpful to have a list of ‘must have’ and ‘nice to have’ items so that there is room for flexibility based on their design team’s assessment. The firm you choose should be able to handle the entire process from beginning to end so you don’t have to coordinate with any of the sub-contractors but only have to make decisions on color, layout, materials and other details that affect the look of the space.

A home remodel project is a big deal and can turn your current living space into a brand new home without the hassle and cost of moving but take time to consider both options based on your unique situation. If you choose building extensions in Melbourne then find a contractor with the requisite experience in this specific task so that you can get the most for your money and a home that will be your future.

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If you want cheap bathroom renovations in Melbourne along with building extensions, then the author of the article recommends Cameron Construction.