How to Choose a Remodeling Expert for a Home Remodel

Sometimes, the greatest challenge of a home improvement project is choosing a remodeling expert to handle the project. Remodel Professionals of Idaho, an Idaho Falls, ID, remodeling company, is committed to helping homeowners and commercial property owners achieve a fantastic home upgrade.

Why is hiring the right remodeling expert so important? Home and business remodels are a major financial investment. The upgrades not only affect how the homeowner perceives and enjoys the house, but the remodeled kitchen, bathroom, or basement can have a significant impact — positive or negative — on the resale value of the home as well as the appeal of the house to potential buyers. Bringing a professional on board from the very beginning for consulting, project management, demolition, and construction is highly advisable, especially since home upgrades can be quite expensive.

The Cost of an Average Kitchen Remodel

According to one source, a kitchen remodel can range widely in cost. “On average, a kitchen remodel costs $25,151 or $150 per square foot. Most homeowners spend between $13,118 and $37,183 or $75 to $250 per square foot. The total expense varies depending on the size of the space, the quality of materials, and whether you change the layout of the room.

A smaller project between $10,000 and $15,000 may include painting walls, refacing cabinets, upgrading the sink, and installing a tile backsplash. A $30,000+ renovation may include installing custom cabinets, hardwood floors, granite counters, and high-end appliances.”

Making smart decisions about an expensive investment makes sense for the homeowner. The Remodel Professionals of Idaho offers the following tips for homeowners to consider when choosing a remodeling expert.

Have a Plan

The first step in choosing the right remodeling professional is all about the homeowner and the home. First, decide on the scope of the project. Understanding the details will help in setting the budget, and the budget will have an impact on the details of the project. Having a plan makes it easier to get an accurate estimate for the project. An accurate estimate empowers the homeowner to compare bids from various contractors. Look for a professional who can embrace the homeowner’s vision for the remodel but who can also provide sound counsel about the feasibility of the project.

Ask Friends and Family for Referrals

Great home remodeling professionals generate many positive recommendations. Ask friends, family, neighbors, and business or work associates about their positive experiences with any remodeling professionals. Ask them what it was about the individual or company that was so impressive.

Read Online Reviews

Online reviews can provide some helpful insight into how a business conducts itself. Are the reviews consistently good? When mistakes or misunderstandings occur, how does the company handle itself? Is the team respectful, courteous, and timely in how they seek to achieve customer satisfaction? A negative review for one company can end up highlighting the strengths, expertise, and patience of another, more professional remodeling company.

Speak With Multiple Remodelers

Having obtained recommendations and checked online, call several remodelers. Receiving multiple bids enables the homeowner to make comparisons in order to establish a measure of value.

Phone interviews are efficient during the initial stages of choosing a remodeling company. Ask the following questions:

• Do they work on projects like the one under consideration?
• What is their availability for interior and exterior projects?
• How soon can the project begin?
• What licenses and permits are required for the city or town of the project? (An unusually low bid may be so low because the contractor is skirting certain requirements, licenses, and permits.)
•  Are they bonded and insured?

Check References and Better Business Bureau Ratings

References from current customers and subcontractors can provide insight into the quality of the company’s work. When talking to a potential remodeling contractor, obtain the official name of the registered business. The official name of the business will help with a proper search of the Better Business Bureau for both compliments and complaints about the remodeling company. Knowing the official name of the business will also make it possible to check licenses and verify what professional organizations the team is involved in the area.

Seek Bids That Accurately Reflect the Extent and Budget of the Project

Upon narrowing down the field to a few remodelers, get bids from them. As the homeowner, define the plans, set the budget, and establish expectations regarding a timeline. The team will need to see any blueprints. Make sure the contractor understands that a full quote with a breakdown of materials, labor, and other expenses is expected to be provided.

Choose a Remodeling Company and Start the Project

Identify the bid that reflects the value, competence, and quality desired for the remodeling project, and work through the negotiation process. The final contract should be detailed, and the homeowner should be satisfied with it before the project starts.

Communicate With the Remodeling Company

The key to success in any project, large or small, is communication. Ask questions. Provide helpful information. Point out matters of concern and air complaints but also offer compliments. Builders, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, and their helpers take great pride in their trade. They are skilled craftsmen who stand behind their work and put their name and reputation on the line every time they take on a project.

The tips listed above are intended to help homeowners seeking a remodel or upgrade to connect with a remodeling expert who takes pride in the work that they, their employees, and subcontractors perform. Quality is personal at Remodel Professionals of Idaho. A representative of the company says, “We’re passionate about providing the best experience and product possible! We pride ourselves in our skill and craftsmanship, and it will certainly show in any work that we do.”

Conclusion

With over seventeen years of experience, Remodel Professionals of Idaho is dedicated to helping homeowners and businesses achieve their remodeling goals. The established and reputable company specializes in residential, commercial, bathrooms, kitchens, and additions. The team of bonded, insured, and highly trained and experienced technicians demonstrates the utmost professionalism when on a project. The friendly crew focuses on helping customers with their remodeling needs throughout Idaho Falls and all of Bonneville County.

For more information about residential and commercial remodeling, visit the Remodel Professionals of Idaho website at remodelprofessionals.domainstaging.us. Contact the office by phone at (208) 715-9700 or email info@remodelprofessionalsidaho.com.