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House & Home Articles - Remodeling / Home Improvement
What Does a Home Remodel Actually Cost? |
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Remodeling can be done relatively inexpensively if you do the work yourself and you know where to get good deals on materials – assuming, of course, you know what your doing. Making mistakes
because you don’t have a clue can be costly. You should always start by getting bids from contractors.
Talking to contractors can also be a great source for free or cheap materials leftover from previous jobs. Supplies for plumbing and electrical fixtures can be reused, as can moldings and other wood
trim.
Each job can be completed in a number of ways with a variety of materials, fixtures, and accessories that vary wildly in price. Expect to pay between $8,000 and $20,000 to remodel a bathroom with
$8000 being for lower end sinks, tubs, flooring and fixtures. It should cost at least $20,000 for the top-of-the-line products. Major remodeling of a large master bath can run anywhere from $15,000
to $30,000 for the materials and labor and can cost several times more if you include luxury fixtures in the design. To
finish out an attic and turn it into a bedroom, you could be looking at about
$12,000 to $20,000, depending on the condition of the attic and the size of the bedroom.
As a general rule of thumb, you should always double the amount of time and money that you think the job will take as realistic estimates. Some jobs are a snap and can actually be easier than you
thought. Some projects will seem to be more difficult than you had imagined right out of the gate and may turn out to take double or even triple the time, effort, and money that you thought they
would. Most often, you don’t know until you get started, which is why you want to make no delay in just getting started.
We all have that one major project around the house that we have been putting off and most of the time it’s a room that we use most often such as the kitchen. Click here for some common desires when
remodeling a kitchen. You will often get the most mileage for your dollar by remodeling your kitchen followed by (as a close second) your bathrooms. Outdated bathrooms and kitchens can be the
biggest drag on your houses overall value so that is where most people start their home improvement endeavors.
Believe it or not, the US government actually offers grants to homeowners that desire to improve their existing home. The Federal Housing Administration’s 203(k) program, will help you pay for
extensive remodeling.
It is strongly suggested that you get an impartial opinion or advice on your remodel from either a home inspector or a qualified engineer when it comes to making major repairs such as a new roof
covering or foundation repairs. Asphalt driveway repairs, siding installations and replacement windows are also common areas of complaints. When making costly repairs, you need to get a second or
even a third opinion before you even start the job. Be sure you plan out the remodel, and account for the fact that it will likely cost more and take longer than you think. A good plan, a good
contractor, and some patience go a long way towards making your remodel a successful (and pleasant) experience.
About The Author:
Adam O’Connor, HomeFixPro.comBack To Remodeling Articles »
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