Kitchen Remodeling
Forest Grove Oregon
Need A Kitchen Makeover?
Homeowners spend a lot more money on their kitchen remodeling projects than on any other home improvement project. The good news is that kitchen remodeling costs can be recovered by the value they add to your home. However, it is vitally important to take the correct steps and make smart decisions if you are to increase your return on investment.
How much time should you take to plan?
If you want to do it properly, it might take longer to plan your kitchen remodel than the actual construction does. In fact, the National Kitchen and Bath Association recommends spending at least six months on preparation so you are absolutely sure about every little thing by the time the remodeling starts. The longer time you spend planning the less likely it is that you will discover a some new item that you want to incorporate that could bring the construction process to a temporary halt.
Proper preparation will also make certain that you are inconvenienced for a limited amount of time during construction. More importantly it could lower your expenses in the long term, and at the very least help you to adhere to your budget. Bear in mind that interrupting the construction process will likely increase construction costs and have a negative impact your return on investment.
Avoid structural changes if possible
If you choose to start tearing down walls, or moving plumbing pipes and electrical outlets your remodeling costs will drastically increase. With all the unforeseen problems that can potentially come from this, it is best to simply leave the kitchen as structurally intact as possible. You’ll not only save on demolition and reconstruction costs, but you will also reduce the amount of debris and dust you will have to deal with during your project.
Focus on what matters
Many homeowners make the error of focusing on kitchen tools and appliances rather than the overall design and ultimate efficiency of their kitchen. A luxury brand refrigerator or commercial grade cooker may have caught you eye, but will they actually fit your cooking needs and lifestyle? Long lasting items such and cabinets and flooring are where you should really focus your investment.
Break out the measuring tape
You in all likelihood add a few new features into your kitchen, but it is equally important to find out whether they will actually fit. You might want an extra-large fridge, but if it won’t fit through your front door then you will have to pick a different size. To put it simply, don’t purchase any oversized items before you check to be sure they can make it through the door. You should be sure to measure your entry doors and ceiling height to ensure that you can get all of your large items inside. It is best to be sure that you have all of the fixtures and materials on hand before any construction actually begins.
Forest Grove Kitchen Remodeling
Make quality your top priority
Even though it is a good idea to be careful about throwing your money around on unnecessarily expensive kitchen items, it is just as important to go for functionality and durability, and this won’t always come cheap. Cheap bargains may allow for a smaller budget, but they tend to cost you a lot more in the long run. The key is to find that balance between high quality and affordability. You also might want to focus on products with low maintenance requirements and long warranty periods. Countertops are a prime example of this. High quality countertops may seem extravagant at the outset, but years from now when they still look beautiful it will be money well spent.
Be prepared
As with any project such as this you have to be prepared for the unexpected. No matter how much time you take to plan your remodeling job, there’s virtually no way to avoid an occasional unwanted surprise. That is why, it is always a good idea to allow yourself a little flexibility within your project. If you have to have it done in January, then it would be wise to plan to finish the project by November to be on the safe side.
Where do professionals come in?
Getting the pros from the start, as early as the planning phase, is a safe way to make certain that remodeling the kitchen in your Forest Grove home will be a success. Pros know how to simplify what would otherwise seem complicated. Expert skills would also be helpful in foreseeing potential problems which you can then avoid and save yourself a lot of money in the process. It is also extremely important to maintain open lines of communication with your contractor. This keeps us all on the same page, and makes sure that we keep the project on budget.
Are you planning a kitchen remodel for your Forest Grove home? Steve’s Home Improvement is here to make the process as relaxed as possible. We are a team of professional home and kitchen remodeling contractors that will walk with you every step of the way and deliver the dream kitchen you want. Contact us at (503) 342-8234 today to schedule a free estimate.
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