Investing in your home not only enhances the potential resale value, it enhances the function and enjoyment of living in the house while you own it. However, renovations can be quite costly as well as very stressful. With forward planning and a well thought out budget you can ensure that kitchen remodeling in Chicago will go smoothly.
* Start with the budget: There is no end of what can be done when remodeling a kitchen, long before you start looking for contractors, sit down and decide on a budget that you can comfortably handle. Your bottom line should account for labor, material, perhaps new appliances, eating in restaurants for a while and a small amount set aside which will allow you to deal with the unexpected.
Part of setting the budget is determining how long you intend to stay in your home, if you will be moving soon your thinking will be different than it will be if you have no intention of going anywhere.
* Get quotes from a few different contractors: You will want to identify a few contractors that have a good reputation and ask them to quote, whatever you do, don’t just pick a name and go with it.
Get names of past clients, ask if you can contact them for reference, perhaps even get a chance to visit and see the work.
* Think of the timing: You should consider the timing as well. If you have a large family, doing the kitchen remodeling in Chicago during the summer will probably save quite a bit as you can cook outdoors on the BBQ, something that can’t be done in the winter and eating outdoors is a great way to reduce stress.
Make sure that all the estimates include the same items; it is up to you to prepare a spec asking for line item pricing. The only surprise should be if a problem is unearthed during the renovation. Knowing what you want and how much you have to spend will result in the kitchen of your dreams.
If you are considering kitchen remodeling in Chicago you are invited to contact Chicago Custom Kitchens. The goal of Chicago Custom Kitchen is to give you the best kitchen possible within your budget, ensuring that the end result meets your every expectation.
