Your home is important to you and when starting a construction or rehabilitation project you want to take the proper steps to ensure the project will go smoothly and the right person is selected for the job. Here are some simple steps.
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Before you pick up the phone, decide what work you would like to have done.
Make a list of the projects you are going to pursue now and define your priorities.
Deal with roofs, code violations, structural, or moisture problems before you tackle cosmetic improvements.
Decide how much money you are comfortable spending on the project.
Chances are the work you want to do will cost more than you anticipated.
Don’t be afraid to adjust the scope of work once you start receiving pricing on materials or projects, but be realistic about what is necessary to get the job done.
It might be important to include a 5-10% contingency in your budget for unforeseen issues that come up during construction.