Top 10 Amazing WaysTo Cut Home Remodeling Costs

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Are you tired of the way your home looks and would love to remodel? Or perhaps you need to

knock down some furniture to create more space in your home?

It can sometimes become boring when you have the same look in your home for years and

changing things up a bit can spice up your home and give it a fresh look.

The aim of anyone looking to remodel is to get the best work done at the lowest cost possible

without cutting corners of course!

Balancing the quality of work done with the amount spend is, therefore, the key to a successful

remodeling project.

So, if you are looking to remodel on a budget you should read this as we take a look at how you

can get your remodeling done without breaking the bank.

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Cost Saver #1:

Get A Professional

Surprised? Don’t be! Some might argue that

working with a professional is expensive but

compare that with working with an amateur who

does a shabby job and leaves you with gaps

which you have to fix later.

A professional on the other hand will get things

done properly and leave you with durable

finishing that can stand the test of time.

To achieve this, you can get quotes from several

professionals and pick one that suits your

budget. Don’t forget to check out their past

history with other clients so you can make the

right hiring decision.

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Cost Saver #2:

Schedule Your Remodeling

Off-SeasonScheduling your remodelling at the height of

summer, during Christmas or school season when

the kids will be in school has the tendency to

attract higher costs. These periods are termed

“peak Periods” and a lot of people target this for

their remodeling.

However, if you target off-season periods when

contractors are free they would oblige and take on

jobs on a budget to keep up with their running

costs.

Contractors also offer discounts and promos to

draw in more clients and you can leverage this to

cut down your remodeling cost.

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Cost Saver #3:Avoid Relocating Plumbing

PointsMoving your kitchen or toilet sink during an

upgrade can also affect the plumbing costs. You

will need to lay new pipes and break through

certain walls.

It is best to avoid plumbing points and work

around them to achieve similar results.

Talking to your contractor to guide you on how to

get the best out of the remodeling process is

crucial.

Sometimes, the option you want might not be cost

effective but if you discuss with your contractor

they’ll help you make smarter choices.

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Cost Saver #4:

Pool Your Projects

Do you want to remodel your kitchen this month and

schedule your toilet for the next month? This might

not be a good idea. It would be better to save up

and get all the work done at once.

Contractors would often charge for every visit and

the only way you can maximize the money spent is

by pooling together all the work you want to be

done. Having multiple projects handled by the same

contractor will save you the cost of consultation,

moving and disposal of waste generated by the

process. If you also have neighbors who need to

remodel, you can use the same contractor and

negotiate better rates to get everything in the

neighbourhood done.

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Cost Saver #5:

Re-use And Refurbish

If you are remodeling on a budget, you might want

to consider refurbishing some items as against

taking it out and buying new ones.

For example, if you want to upgrade your sofa

seats, you can re-use the wood within for shelves or

an ottoman and this will save you some money that

would otherwise be used for getting more material.

Some furniture and fittings can also be sold off at

yard sales to generate a bit of fund to cover for

certain aspects of the project.

Next time you want to upgrade, you should consider

these options before getting new materials to cut

down cost.

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Cost Saver #6:

Swap Materials To Be Used

The beauty of remodelling lies in the fact that there

are several options and you have an array of

materials at different price point that can achieve the

same or similar result.

For example, instead of lamination you can go with

marble or you can replace granite with engineered

stone benches for your kitchen remodeling.

There is always a cheaper option that will give you

similar effect or look. So, why spend more when you

can achieve the same results.

You can ask your contractor to suggest options

available and advice you on the pros and cons if

you are not sure on which material to use.

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Cost Saver #7:

Consider Long-Term Costs

Against Short-Term Gains

Despite the temptation on immediate savings for

your remodeling, you should be able to compare

with long-term effects.

For instance, if you intend to block out or cover up a

window only to install lights which will consume

more energy, then that wouldn’t be a smart

decision, would it?

During your restructuring process, you should,

therefore, consider options that will help you save in

the long run. These include making use of natural

light or heat that will help you through long-term

savings.

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Cost Saver #8:

Don’t Go All Brand New

Even though upgrading means changing your stuff

to better ones, you can still find replacements that

are not necessarily new yet they can be used to

achieve the same results.Some stores have price

slashes on items that are slightly damaged, and the

damage might be something negligible or something

that can easily be covered during fixing. You can

also opt for second-hand items which are still in

good condition to save cost.

You will be surprised at what you’ll find in some

cases.Leveraging your contractor is also a good

option especially if they have leftovers from previous

jobs that they can use for you. This will definitely

cost less and help you save more.

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Cost Saver #9:Use DIY Options But, Know

When To StopThere are certain tasks that you can take up and get

done yourself to cut down cost. Your contractor will

therefore not add that to your total bill.

For example, if you own a truck that can be used to

move the material needed to your home, you can

move them yourself. Or perhaps you can decide to

take care of other things such as the demolition, but,

this should be done only if you are sure that you can

handle it. Another thing you can take care of is the

cleanup process and disposal of the waste

generated. Contractors often charge for the cleaning

process. But, if you can handle this as well then you

can cut down the total cost.

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Cost Saver #10:

Plan Ahead And Make

Decisions EarlyThe moment you decide to remodel, you need to

spring into action. Get a book or journal to

document all that you need to be done. This

process makes it easier for you to communicate and

pass on your ideas to your contractor.

You can also visit a store with building supplies and

note down the styles or materials you would like to

use. Ensure that you compare prices at different

locations so you can get the best deal.

While at it make that decision quickly, otherwise

someone else might grab the offer you saw before

you come back for it.

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Are you ready to take action and make that remodeling decision?

If your answer is “Yes”, then I’ve got good news for you!

Introducing…Trademark Construction!

We handle the business of remodeling your home and give you prices that are just right coupled

with quality you can trust.

So, whether you are looking to remodel your kitchen, bath or basement etc., you can trust us to

deliver final results that will make you happy.

Trademark Construction, has a team of trained professional with over 25 years’ experience. These

experts have just one goal-“To make you happy”, by delivering your project to meet your needs.

Take advantage of this opportunity and get your remodeling done properly.

Get in touch today and let us work with you to transform your home into one you will be proud of!