Home additions are a great way to increase the resale value or functionality of your home, but they can take a turn for the worse without proper preparation. Advantage Contracting, a top remodeling contractor in the state, shows you the common mistakes made by homeowners and how you can avoid them.
Insufficient Planning
Not planning a remodeling project, or worse, making the plan as you go along is a surefire way of ruining the project. Never divide the planning process into stages; the different elements of your project should always be seen in the context of the larger project.
We cannot stress enough the importance of the planning stage, as most of the mistakes committed by homeowners, such as clashing design elements and poorly allocated space, can be avoided with proper and sufficient planning.
Poor Communication With Contractors and Architects
There’s no guarantee that what may look good on paper will materialize into something equally good in real life. In that same sense, if there isn’t enough communication between you and your architects and contractors, they can end up creating designs that only look good on paper but not in reality.
Fragmented Coordination
Speaking of communication, a well-oiled team from just one remodeling company will likely be able to handle a bathroom remodeling project better than several bathroom remodeling contractors ever could. As such, it’d be better to hire just one company to do the remodeling instead of hiring several teams.
Plus, apart from being inefficient, fragmented coordination among several teams may also derail the timeline for the remodeling.
Personally Overseeing the Project
Lack of coordination will likely force you to supervise the project yourself. While your involvement in the design phase is crucial, micro-managing every single aspect of the remodeling project will not only consume your time but also slow down the project’s progress. If you’re more of a hands-on type of person, you can hire a reputable contractor to help put your mind at ease.
With over 25 years of experience, Advantage Contracting has built a reputation as one of the most trusted kitchen and bathroom remodeling contractors in New Jersey. To get a free estimate, call
(862) 292-0003 or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in New Jersey, particularly Wayne, Kinnelon, and Wycoff, NJ.
