A home remodel in your future? Consider these important questions first!

amanda hoye

January 23, 2017

It starts out simple enough: a client wants a kitchen remodel. As plans are drawn up and the project begins, the client starts to realize that perhaps the rest of the house could use an update to match. So while an entire house remodel may not have been the intial plan, suddenly that is quickly becoming the reality. Any remodel, but especially and entire house remodel, is not only exciting but can be incredible daunting. We can help with that. To start, here are some basic points to consider:

What's the basic architecture of your home? Do you like it, or is it something you've always wanted to change? Will the remodel you are planning blend in with the rest of your house? If you like a modern style, but your home is traditional, we can help you merge the two together so they flow seamlessly, instead of looking patched together.
What is your goal? To have a more functional kitchen? To update the look of your house? If additional jobs come up throughout the remodel, we can help keep you on track and reference you back to your original goal.
How are you currently using the space? Does it meet your needs, or would a small change vastly improve your daily life? Answering these questions will make sure we're helping you create a space that really works for you and your family.
How long do you plan to be in the home? Are you remodeling for you or for resale? If selling your home is on the horizon, we can help you pick out a more generic remodel design. This will appeal to a larger buying audience and you will be able to sell faster. If you are planning on staying in your home for quite some time, you have more freedom to remodel with your personal style in mind.
What is your budget? Are you educated in current costs of remodels? Knowing how much you want to spend will help to make important decisions.

Nothing is worse than spending time and money on a remodel and not having it come out the way you envisioned. Partnering with a design/build company like AJ Construction and Development can alleviate a lot of the stress and uncertainty of the remodeling process!