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Renovation involves updating the look of the home while maintaining its existing layout and structure. Renovating entails refreshing or restoring a project to a like-new state. Renovation consists of making something old look and feel new, while remodeling consists of making something new out of something old. A simple refresh of your space with new finishes and fixtures is a renovation. If you're looking to remove a wall or rearrange the floor plan, and incorporate an addition or extra closet or pantry, you're remodeling.

Planning and identifying which upgrades can help increase your home's value for when the time to sell inevitably arrives depends on the type of house you own, the neighborhood you live in, and to whom you are selling the home. Overall, the list below can add a significant amount of aesthetic, functional, and financial value to your home. Upgrades that add physical square footage to the homeRenovations for an open layout floor planExterior remodels that enhance your home's curb appealFull kitchen remodels using hiqh-quality materials, functional, and spacious layoutsKitchen renovations with new cabinetry, countertops, hardware, and fixturesA bathroom renovation with new fixtures, cabinetry, and countertopsUpgrades which will increase and improve the efficiency and functionality of your home. Upgrades such as a new roof, siding, or revamped entryway that reduce maintenance issuesInstalling hardwood floors or refinishing existing hardwood flooringRenovation projects that improve lighting and lighting fixtures

The budget for your home remodel largely depends on the type and scope of the project, cost of materials, and labor costs, among additional factors. Sometimes and more often than not, there are other costs associated with the remodel if there are other items that need attention or replacement once the project begins, and things are uncovered. If you plan to finance the project through a home equity line of credit or loan, please do not begin demolishing anything because most lenders will want to appraise the value of your home before assigning a credit or loan amount. Also, most lenders will require design plans to evaluate the extent and scope of the work.

Yes. HOAs provide architectural and aesthetic standards. HOAs may restrict the appearance of homes and properties, such as specifying colors for paint or roofing materials, and limiting the type of exterior alterations that can be made to a property, including landscaping and outdoor living spaces. HOA's (Home Owners Associations) have strict guidelines that require approval before starting a project. We, as your contractor, will submit design plans and any other pertinent items they need to review prior to starting the project.

Yes, most cities and counties will require permitting, especially if the remodel involves the structure, foundation, electrical, and plumbing. We will arrange to submit and acquire the permits as your contractor.