The better you communicate with your builder, the easier the process will be. If you take the time to consider what you truly want from your remodel before the demolition begins, it will end up saving you time and money.
What rooms do you want renovated?
Bear in mind that renovating one space will affect the adjoining spaces as well. Even if your budget or schedule demands a one-room-at-a-time approach, it’s important to consider how one renovated space will affect the next, and to plan accordingly.
What is your realistic budget?
There are costs outside of your construction budget such as tax and consultant fees, accommodations if you plan to move out during the renovation, and new furniture and fixtures.
What is your mission?
How are you planning to use your new kitchen, bathroom, living area or patio? Do you want to entertain more guests? Are you seeking extra privacy? These decisions will dramatically change the design, look and function of the room.
What are your storage needs?
How much stuff do you already have, are you planning to buy, and are you willing to get rid of? Note that it can be difficult and expensive to add storage solutions at the end of a project.
What are your accessibility and sustainability considerations?
Does anyone in the family have a disability, or do you envisage staying in the house for a long enough time that mobility issues might one day come into play? If so, it might be better to factor this into your renovation now than have to deal with it later.
With sustainability, it’s important to understand any possible trade-offs and costs of sustainable design before you begin the renovation process, whether it’s choosing more sustainable materials or factoring solar energy into your home.
Want to book in a site visit, ask a question about our building process or talk through your project? Call SE Building Solutions today on 0415 772 983