8 Tips for a Successful Home Renovation
Whether you’re new, or not so new to home remodeling, you know that renovating a home comes with its own set unique challenges. Remodeling is one of the best ways to give your home a personal touch and also increase your home’s value.
With the right process and team by your side, renovating your home can be an exciting experience. Our team at Modern Blu Austin has a few tips you to help you have a seamless home renovation experience!
1. Plan, Plan, Plan
Before anything, you should have a complete and thorough plan outlining where you will be renovating and what you’d like to have done. For more extensive remodels, we sometimes recommend a drawn-out plan created with a designer or another renovation specialist who is reputable and licensed to renovate your home.
2. Have a Goal
What is your end goal for your renovation? If undertaking an extensive renovation, you should have a goal for what the renovation will bring you. This includes deciphering if your main concerns for renovating are increasing your home’s resale value, or if you’re renovating for your own personal preference.
Consider the direction and aesthetic your neighborhood is moving in. Are they building newer homes, or are other homes in your area being renovated? These questions will enable you to put a specific plan in place to get the results you want out of your home remodel.
3. Budget for Your Renovation
No matter how big or small your renovation project is, you should always leave room in your budget for unexpected expenses. Sticking to an exact budget can be challenging as labor costs and materials fluctuate constantly. Leave a buffer for extras and variables to alleviate financial strain while completing your project. For example, if you’re budgeting $15,000 to renovate your kitchen, plan for $12,000 and leave the rest for any unforeseen expenses.
4. Interview Multiple Contractors
We encourage you to interview contractors in your area who have experience, can show you examples of their work, and will help guide you through your renovation process. Contractors and renovation companies, like ours, should have photo galleries on their websites to show examples of their work to help you achieve the look you’re trying to reach.
5. Plan for Outages
During the course of your remodel, your contractor may need to shut off valves for your plumbing leaving you without water. It can also be necessary to switch off your electric panel, leaving you without electricity. Create a plan ahead of time so you have options if utilities have to be turned off.
6. Obtain Permits
In some areas, permits are required in order to remodel your home. Failure to obtain these permits can potentially halt your renovation and put you at risk of safety hazards. Permits help you steer clear of things like electrical code violations or wasting money on an incomplete renovation.
7. Purchase a Key Lockbox
A key lock box can come in handy if you haven’t moved into your new home, or if your contractor needs access. Contractors tend to arrive early, and some days they may be there while you’re out.
8. Book Your Contractor
The last things you want to happen is to lose a contractor who you trust. If you know when you want to begin renovations, you should schedule your contractor in advance. Waiting till the last minute to book your contractor, may leave you stuck waiting on them to complete other projects.
If you have questions about your next home renovation, our team at Modern Blu Austin is ready to help! We help homeowners complete bathroom, kitchen, and other remodel projects, and we can get started on yours too. Give us a call at for more information and to schedule your renovation consultation today!