Are you thinking about renovations to make your property more attractive, safer or add value?
Make sure it’s a satisfying adventure by preventing nightmares with these common but avoidable mistakes!
1. A “cheap” vision
An unrealistic budget, buying cheap or discounted materials becomes a mistake when accompanied by lower quality. For some items, it is crucial to bet on quality. For example, a new window affects your heating bill for about 20 years. Know where the real economy is!
2. Neglect of preparation
Failing to do the prep work or neglecting to design the plans and plan the phases can increase the duration of the renovation. Do your homework! Plan the phases and pace of renovations to avoid getting bogged down. Consulting a professional to finalize the plans can save you having to return to work. Ensure materials are delivered before the work team arrives. Coordinating the steps allows for greater efficiency.
3. Go “rough”
Wrong measurements with a half inch margin of error can change a lot of things! When it’s time to start a job step, but the space isn’t freed, deleted, or the previous step isn’t completed, it can also hamper the progress of the job. The wrong tool can open the door to injury or other wasted time and additional costs.
4. Poor space and image management
Objects that are too big for the size of a room, corridors, stairways and doorways that are too small and narrow, poor lighting, choosing according to a passing fashion or even several different styles under one roof are all elements that make your look less inviting or functional. Make sure you inspire with thoughtful choices.
5. Not understanding what’s going on
Even if you delegate your renovation work to a professional, you need to be able to understand what’s going on in order to make wise decisions. Hiring the wrong contractor or overdoing the renovations are mistakes that can be avoided with proper research.
6. Loss and Theft
Store your materials and tools in a dry place out of sight. Prevent material loss and theft of expensive tools: All of this slows down double-billing jobs.
Advice
Prioritize energy-efficient materials: they’re a great investment, not just an expense! You will save money in the long term and your decisions will increase the value of your property.
Strive for safety and compliance: Obtain necessary building permits, engage professionals in accordance with building codes. Your insurer could refuse to cover the home or an accident if the work is poorly done.
Avoid overdoing it: Have the estimated value of your property with the proposed work appraised before undertaking it to avoid costs that will not be restored in value.
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