Residential Renovations

Residential Renovations by RTR Construction

Renovation, in the broadest sense, means to make something new again. People who build homes can use this definition to talk about painting to reface cabinet doors and installing new light fixtures. Regardless of what you need to do, the original design is never changed in a big way. Instead, it’s just changed or adjusted to meet a new or changed standard.

For example, a custom renovation makes a room look better and makes it feel more like home. Renovating your kitchen makes it feel like it fits your way of life, giving it a more comfortable and homey feel. Before your house goes out on the market, you should make some small changes like changing the room’s color or replacing old windows with new ones. This will make it much more likely that your house will sell, and it will also give you excellent returns on your investment.

RTR Construction Services provides many residential renovation choices, including full home, kitchen, and bathroom makeovers. Contact us today for a consultation to bring you one step closer to your upgraded home.

Easy Tips for Planning Residential Renovations

There are many things to consider before you start a house remodel. For example, you should think about how much money you can afford to spend and how long it will take to complete the project.

• Set Goals

Make sure you know your goal for your home before deciding how much work to do. For example, you might be remodeling your home to make it more valuable when you put it on the market. Before you start, think about your neighborhood and determine which renovations are worth the money and which are too much for the area. Making a plan for the future will help you decide how far to go with your project.

• Set A Budget

One of the key points in planning a renovation is knowing your budget and sticking to it. It’s important to add in a contingency fund for any unexpected costs and to know that you’ll need to use it. This includes things like the cost of eating out while your kitchen is being renovated or even taking temporary lodgings elsewhere for a night or two. A top-of-the-line renovation will cost you an arm and a leg, but maybe you only need some cheap changes to make your house Instagram-able. Do your research and figure out how much money you have before you start to build.

• Research For Your Project

Ask your friends and neighbors about the renovation projects they have done and the problems they have had to deal with during the process. In the planning process, having a lot of information from people who have been in your shoes can be very helpful. In addition, this information could change your final plan.

• Find Out Your Limitations

In the end, DIY projects can save money, give you a sense of accomplishment and involve the whole family. If you don’t know what you’re doing, though, they can be a real mess! Make sure you know which jobs you can do on your own and which should be done by professionals, like a wall that might be able to hold a lot of weight, asbestos, or lead paint. If you’re unsure, hire a construction service.

• Get References

Any good contractor has references and copies of liability insurance before a job starts. Don’t just trust customer reviews. Find real customers who can give you a firsthand account and answer any questions you have. Contractors should be able to show you before and after images of their previous work. You must likewise be able to ask the right questions.

• Pack-Up

To make a house remodel as easy as possible, get rid of, pack up, or move anything in the way. Think about renting an offsite locker or an on-site storage pod for a whole-home remodel to keep your things safe and clean.

• Secure Permits

A building permit can slow down the renovation process, but it’s a good idea to get one in most cases. If you don’t, you could end up having to pay more money to fix things later on. You need to get a building permit to make sure your house remodel meets structural and fire safety standards. Code inspectors in most places can order you to remove non-conforming work if it isn’t up to par. In the future, should you sell your house, this can be a very costly mistake to make. It’s always better to think ahead and ensure the permit process is done correctly.

• Forecast

Even if you’re only changing the look of your home, there may be a way to make it more functional or save money. This might be the best time to redo insulation to the walls, change your electrical panel, or add more lights or electrical fixtures when you’re tearing out a whole room. The key is to think about how you will use the room and then use aesthetic changes to improve the structure of your home.