Home renovations are exciting projects, but also processes that usually involve lots of problems to solve and lots of challenges – here are some and some tips to help you prepare for them:
- Underestimating the duration – renovation should never be a rush job, so when you calculate the estimated duration of the project, add about 20% more time to prepare for rain checks, late material deliveries and unexpected, hidden issues discovered after the project has started;
- Underestimating the costs – it is almost impossible to calculate an exact budget for a renovation, especially if the project is complex. Ideally, you should add about 20-30% to your initial calculations to be prepared for needing more material and more work;
- Lacking the required knowledge – this is a problem involved with most DIY renovation projects. To avoid it, be realistic when you decide which processes you can handle on your own and which are the ones that you need a professional contractor for;
- Not hiring the right contractors – for instance the replacement windows Denver contractors you work with must be experienced and carry a state-issued license and proper insurance and they along with other contractors also need to have the right type of experience with the work that you need;
- Not putting everything on paper – before any work starts, you need to have signed contracts with all the businesses that will perform the specialized work.
