If you have decided that your best move is to renovate your current home rather than buy or build another, there is need for very careful planning. Although you will be hiring a contractor that does Chicago home renovation projects, a great deal of the planning will be done by you, as such, speaking with as many experts in their field will pay off.
A typical guide to planning a renovation project:
Assess your home: Go through your current home and note what you consider to be the good, as well as the bad, features.
Your wish list: Determine what it is you want to achieve, look at it from every perspective; functional as well as structural. As your budget may have an impact on your wishes, prioritize your wishes.
Building codes: If you are contemplating a complete Chicago home renovation there are strict building codes that need to be complied with. Check the codes early so you know what can be done and what can’t.
Secure you’re financing: Take the time to study the various ways to finance the complete renovation project. You might consider refinancing your current mortgage using the equity that you have built up over the years.
Hire an architect or designer: A complete renovation project is best done against a set of detailed drawings and specifications. Hiring your architect or designer at this stage of the project can be very helpful.
Hire a builder: Take time to locate builders in the area that have a good reputation for quality, meeting deadlines and adhering to a budget. Get multiple quotes; if the builder will also act as the general contractor it is his responsibility to hire sub-contractors such as plumbers and electricians.
The best renovation contractors will appreciate your input during the process. If you see that corners are being cut or it appears that things are not quite to your liking, speak up.
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