Before You Remodel, Read This
For rooms, basements, attics, and additions: what drives the price, what to decide first, and how to compare contractors, with three worksheets you can print and fill in.
The seven things that move a remodel's price, and where it pays to spend
What to check behind the walls of an older home
How long remodels really take, from national surveys
A side-by-side sheet for comparing bids
The seven things that move the price
Two rooms the same size can land far apart. These are why. The guide covers each one, plus where it pays to spend and where to save.
How much you change: a refresh, a partial remodel, or a full gut.
The kind of space: a finished room, an unfinished basement or attic, or an addition.
Size: more floor, more drywall, more hours.
Adding plumbing: one of the biggest jumps in price.
Finish level: flooring, doors, trim, and fixtures.
Age of the home: older homes hide more behind the walls.
Where you live: why the calculator asks for your ZIP code.
7 short parts and 3 worksheets
Print it, fill it in, and bring it to any contractor you talk to. Here's what each part covers:
What really drives the cost, plus where to spend and where to save
Check what's behind the walls first: old wiring, asbestos, lead paint, rot
Refresh, remodel, or hire it out? An honest split of what you can do yourself
Five decisions to make before you call, so the price you get is closer to real
How long it takes: national numbers, then the stages
How to compare bids: scope, allowances, payments
Questions to ask any contractor, with a printable checklist
Plus 3 worksheets: your plan, bids side by side, and questions to ask
Want a number for your own project?
Our cost calculator gives you a price range for your project in a few minutes, adjusted for your ZIP code.
Kitchen and bath remodeling, plus general remodeling and repairs, for homes in Cortez, Dolores, Mancos and Montezuma County.
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