If you’re looking to renovate your home, you’ll want to hire a reliable renovation contractor such as Allied Remodeling Contractors. Home improvement is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Most homeowners are aware of the value that a home remodel can add to their property. However a good renovation project can do so much more than that!
Renovation projects can give your home a facelift and can help to add space to your home. They will also streamline your daily routine and even improve your mood and overall health by decreasing stress.
Renovation vs. Remodel
Most often you will hear these words used interchangeably. Normally that is perfectly fine, but there is a slight difference in the meaning. Both fall under the umbrella of home improvement. The main ways that the two differ from each other are:
- Structure and design are often changed in a remodel project.
- Renovation often costs less than remodeling.
- Remodeling requires a permit. Only major renovations usually require a permit.
- Renovations don’t change the purpose of a room, they update the look and feel of it.
- Some renovation projects can be done DIY style.
- There is usually a better ROI with renovations projects.
Some homeowners choose to renovate to get a higher sale price out of their home. Remodeling on the other hand, is often a good option for those who want to stay in their current location, but are no longer happy with their current home or some aspect of it. For some people renovation is simply easier on the budget. For example, a kitchen renovation, like replacing old cabinets or floors would cost far less than a full remodel where the sink is relocated and new appliances are brought in.
DIY or Hire a Renovation Contractor?
The answer to this question really depends on the project that you are embarking on. Renovations come in many shapes and sizes. If you want to change the aesthetics of a room by changing the color of drapes and paint , and you are comfortable with it, this is a project you could do in the DIY fashion. However, if you want to install new lighting and add a built-in seating area with storage and electrical outlets, you will need to call a renovation contractor like Allied Remodeling Contractors.
If you are not comfortable doing any part of a project yourself or you are concerned about the quality of work you can produce on a project, it is a red flag that you should be calling a renovation contractor.
What Do Renovation Contractors Do?
Renovation contractors are usually hired when a renovation project requires a permit. Often if a project involves electrical or plumbing work, such as installing new lighting or a stand alone shower, a renovation contractor is necessary.
An experienced renovation contractor can help you determine if your project is a renovation or a remodel. Many projects blur the line between the two. It is easy to see how a bathroom renovation can become a bathroom remodel. It is also not uncommon for a homeowner to think they need a basement remodel. However, it is in fact well finished and their desired outcome can be met with less expensive renovations.
Full Home Renovations
Full home renovations are not a DIY job and absolutely require a home renovation contractor. When hiring a home renovation contractor, you will want to consider the same things you would consider hiring a general contractor. You will want to make sure that they are properly licensed and insured. You will want to see their past work and check their references.
Call a Renovation Contractor in Utah
Allied Remodeling Contractors is ready to step in and take care of your home remodeling and home renovation projects today. So, if you’re in the Utah Wasatch Front, give them a call and see what they can do for your home!