In this blog, we will discuss top 5 home renovation mistakes which owners do while renovating their homes and the remedies to avoid them:
1. Home Renovation Without Proper Planning:
Imagine if you just decide one day that we are doing home renovation and just call the designer or a painter for it without doing any prep work, you are at a big mistake. This is because this decision will cost you unnecessary delays, overspending and leads you towards confusion. Not only this, the long term stress is just another thing for those who go into home renovation without proper planning and management.
How to Avoid:
List everything in detail including main goal, materials needed, deadline and most importantly, the budget. Always hire professional for home renovation who give the same importance to the prep work as they did to other steps.
2. Not Defining the Budget Clearly:
Many homeowners do the mistake of underestimating the budget and in future, they have to pay extra pennies to the painters for this grave mistake. Setting the budgetary requirements is the essential and the foremost thing which sets wise planners apart. Homeowners usually forget the hidden costs associated with the main items including permits, labor, delivery charges, unexpected repairs or even alternative accommodation during the work.
How to Avoid:
So, all these requirements should be kept into mind while planning home renovation so that you may save yourself from any future burden or stress. Also, a separate contingency budget of 15 to 20% must be made in order to tackle any unforeseen circumstances.
3. Choosing the Cheapest Contractor:
Another mistake which homeowners do to save the cost is that they choose the cheapest contractor available to them. In another way, it would cost them on the quality and reliability of the work and this would put them into the unnecessary future trouble. Homeowners usually get inspired from a low budget which looks great to them on paper but it comes with many hidden costs which include the use of substandard materials, missed deadlines and most importantly, the unprofessional behavior.
How to Avoid:
Homeowners should never compromise on the quality, reliability and durability of home renovation and always seek professional and experienced contractors for their work. They must look for the certifications, proper licensing, experience, relevant background and a professional behavior while selecting a team for their home renovation services.
4. Using Low-Quality Materials:
Another mistake which homeowners do is that they buy low-quality materials in order to save costs. It should be noted that home renovation is a big project and in this, every detail matters. From structural elements to flooring, plumbing and electrical fixtures, using low-quality materials will ultimately cost them more in future in terms of damaging walls, the paint, the ceilings and all other things alike. After renovating home with low quality materials, the new paint and finishing will still give a cheap and substandard look and will require maintenance frequently which will ultimately cost you more.
How to Avoid:
Homeowners should always do a proper research about brands and materials before starting the work. Even if they want to go budget friendly, they should opt for smart options. This means they should know the areas where low quality materials can be easily used like décor or light fixtures. But for high-traffic areas like kitchen, hallways or dining rooms, only using high-quality materials is a wise option.
5. Skipping a Home Inspection:
Another important thing which most homeowners do while doing home renovation is that they skip the entire home inspection just because the house “looks fine” to them apparently on the surface. There can be termite behind the walls, outdated electrical fixtures, leaking pipes or roofs and all of this can be easily overlooked by the homeowners if they don’t give importance to this step. However, only a professional inspector can see these types of mistakes and can run for a proper inspection before starting a work.
How to Avoid:
Hiring professional and licensed home inspectors or home renovators can save you from this mistake and they can easily identify all the hidden issues and areas which you do not usually focus on. We, at RNF Construction, focuses on each and every detail and give you the best and reliable outcome while giving you budget friendly options.