Renovations
Questions To Ask Before Starting a Renovation Project
March 22, 20266 min read
A short list of questions that will save you thousands and a lot of stress before you sign anything.
Ask yourself first
What is the real goal, resale value, function, or both?
What is my hard budget, and what is my 15% contingency?
How long can I live with disruption?
Am I staying in this home 2 years or 20?
Ask your contractor
Are you fully insured? Can I see proof?
Can I see references and recent project photos?
Who will actually be on site each day?
What is the written timeline, and what triggers delays?
How are changes and surprises handled and priced?
What warranty do you stand behind, and for how long?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I get more than one quote?
- Yes, always get two or three written quotes. The cheapest is rarely the best value, but you need the comparison to know what's reasonable.
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