This is a document with frequently asked questions about our home remodeling process. Here we try to answer our most frequently asked questions relating to home remodeling. The topics covered in this FAQ include:
What is a home remodel in comparison to bathroom or kitchen remodels?
A home remodel is one that includes multiple areas within a home as opposed to just the bathroom(s) or the kitchen. It can include anything from simply updating flooring, lighting, fixtures, and other cosmetic features throughout the house to more significant improvements like re-planning spaces, moving walls, and replacing or adding storage solutions and other conveniences. Home remodels may include the bathroom(s) and/or kitchen, but they usually extend to other areas as well.
What does the home remodeling process involve?
A home remodeling project with begins with planning sessions during which homeowners can express their wants and needs for their home remodel and budget can be discussed. We will work with homeowners by guiding them through the design process until they are satisfied with the proposed design, then create a detailed estimate for the work that will be done and a schedule for completing it all. Once the remodeling plan and budget are confirmed, we will start the remodeling project, keeping homeowners up-to-date and involved as their remodel progresses.
What considerations should I make in preparation for a home remodel?
To best decide what a home remodeling project should entail, homeowners should think about the ways they use their homes currently as well as the problems and inconveniences they would like to resolve. What changes would make the home more user-friendly? What modifications would make the home more appealing and comfortable? The answer to these questions will be different for every homeowner. We are happy to help our clients identify these things during the project planning stage so their home remodeling projects have purpose and direction.
What are the best improvements to include in my home remodel?
When planning a whole home remodel to improve the entire house, the best improvements for a particular homeowner are the specific ones that will help them and their family enjoy and use their house more. Bathroom and kitchen redesigns are the most popular with many homeowners, but so are remodels that include enlarging existing rooms to make better use of floor space, adding more storage like walk-in closets, removing or moving walls to create living and work areas that are more open and user-friendly, adding decks, sunrooms, and windows, adding and improving home lighting, and even room additions to increase the square footage of smaller homes.
What home improvements add the most value to my house?
The home remodeling projects that bring the most return on a homeowner’s investment include bathroom updates or remodels, kitchen remodels, new appliances, new flooring, finished basements or attics, adding another bedroom, adding a second bathroom, and updating cabinets or installing additional storage space.
How much will remodeling my home cost?
There are many factors involved in the cost of a home remodel, so it is impossible to estimate that cost without a full understanding of what the project will entail. Generally speaking, homeowners can expect to pay less for improvements that are mostly cosmetic and do not involve moving walls or changing the layout of any rooms or the position of any utilities and pay more for more complicated projects that do include those things. Luxury appliances, fixtures, cabinets, countertops, and flooring will all increase the cost of any home remodel based on the quality and brands chosen. Good Company Construction provides detailed, transparent estimates to our clients that they can count on to be correct, so there is never a question about cost once the work begins.
How long will my home remodel take?
The length of time that is involved in home remodeling varies depending on the extent of the improvements being made. Smaller remodeling jobs can be completed in as little as a few days or a week, while extensive more complex remodels may take weeks to months to complete. As we do when quoting home remodeling costs, Good Company Construction will also provide an approximate work schedule and time estimate for completing a remodeling project so that our clients know what to expect and can plan ahead for the inconvenience of having contractors in the home.
Who will manage my home remodeling project?
From start to finish, every project that we do includes the services of a project manager who acts as a point of contact for our homeowner clients and whose job it is to keep them involved in the progress being made. Any questions that a client may have throughout the process can be easily addressed by this person. The project manager as well as our internal software that keeps all contractors and other personnel in the loop with every project being done allows us to keep all projects moving forward and all homeowners informed.
When is the best time to start a home remodel?
Home remodeling projects that involve only interior work can usually be done at any time. Work that will involve certain types of outdoor work can also be done most of the year, but it may be advisable to avoid storm season or periods when it is below freezing to prevent potential weather delays. Homeowners can plan the best time to schedule their projects during the project planning stage so that our contractors are in the home when it is most convenient for our clients and will allow them the ability to do their best work.
How should I prepare for my home my home remodeling project?
Depending on the scope of a client’s home renovation project, their project manager will instruct them on what should be done to prepare the house so that work can begin. We will explain which furnishings and personal items should be moved from specific rooms and anything else that should be done so work can commence. Homeowners should prepare to be without the use of their kitchen, bathroom, or whatever other space is being remodeled for a period of time while that room is completed. To best protect personal property, any valuable or fragile items should be safely stored away from the work area.
Do I need to get permits for my home remodeling project?
Most municipalities in Texas require permits to be filed prior to starting a home remodeling project of any type. Good Company Construction handles all construction permits so that our customers do not have to.
Why should I choose Good Company Construction for my home remodel?
At Good Company Construction, we have quickly built a reputation as being trustworthy and organized while possessing the skills and capabilities that a home remodeling contractor should have. We take pride in helping our clients turn existing houses into their dream home by providing the creative guidance they may need and sharing in their remodeling vision. We commit to working with our clients in a way that they feel comfortable and in control, happy with their decision to let us handle their home remodeling project!
