SAMPLES OF OUR WORK Click on thumbnail images for larger view of Before and After pictures for each project HOME EXTERIOR: Deck, balcony, windows, doors and fresh paint.       KITCHENS: New appliances and cabinetry and countertops.       BATHROOMS: New fixtures and flooring       FLOORS: A kitchen floor change out from linoleum to hard wood.       FIREPLACES: Fireplace remodeled and cabinetry added.     ENTRAINMENT CENTER: Complete build out with cabinetry.     BASEMENTS:   Complete build out

 

• Neighbor Norms: Compare your home to similar homes in the neighborhood and apply common sense to the decision.

• Expensive Isn’t Always Better: Sometime less expensive renovations offer the highest return. Exterior painting and landscaping improvements can add considerable “curb appeal” and boost your home’s ability to sell.

• The Demand: If houses in the area have a good track record of selling, chances are you will recoup most of the money for your remodeling efforts. Of course, the amount depends upon the condition of the rest of the house, as well as several other factors which your realtor or appraiser can answer.

The average life span of a remodel is 10 to 15 years.

A bathroom renovation is one of the most common home improvement projects.

Things to consider; ask yourself---

• What aspects of the current bathroom need to be changed?
• Is the layout convenient?
• Is there enough storage?
• Are the fixtures damaged, cracked or worn?
• Is the styling outdated?
• Are any finished water stained or moisture damaged?
• Does the water drain slowly?
• Is there sufficient water pressure?
• Is the lighting adequate?
• Does condensation form on windows, mirrors or other surfaces?
• Is there a stale, musty smell?

A bathroom renovation typically offers up to a 84.9 per cent return on your investment.

Kitchen renovations are high on the list of the most common home renovations. A renovation can be as simple as installing new flooring and fixtures to a major undertaking that includes enlarging the space replacing all the fixtures and appliances.

Things to consider; as yourself—

• Is the existing kitchen too small or poorly layed out?
• Is there enough counter space?
• Are the existing fixtures and appliances inefficient, dated or worn out?
• Is there adequate lighting?
• Are the existing cabinets, countertops and hardware outdated or worn?
• Is there enough storage or workspace?
• Do any of the finishes have moisture damage?
• Is any caulking or grout cracked or missing?
• Are there enough electrical outlets?
• Is there adequate water pressure?
• Do the drains flow quickly?
• Is the existing cabinetry and countertop dated or worn?
• Do you like the wall finishes and flooring?

A major kitchen renovation typically offers up to 80.4 per cent return on your investment.

A misconception that the majority of home owners assume that for every dollar they invest in their home, they will get more that a dollar in return; however this is not true.

According to the National Association of Realtors web site (www.realtor.org) the following is the average return for the most common remodeling projects:

Deck addition: 76.8%

Major kitchen remodel: 80.4%

Bathroom remodel: 84.9%

New roof: 73.9%

Family room addition: 71.5%

Master suite addition: 72.6%

Remodeling For Resale:

To obtain a high rate of return on your remodeling project should not be the goal. Making your home more marketable in order to obtain a sale should be the goal of your remodeling project.

What Buyers Look For:

• Buyers typically are not going to pay much over market value in a given neighborhood.
• Buyers would rather spend the extra money for a nice home than pay below market value for a home they have to fix up.
• Buyers shop in a certain price range and they expect to get certain amenities that are appropriate for that price range.

If you do remodel, make sure you do enough, but don’t go overboard.

What Are The Best Remodeling Projects?

As the statistics indicate, kitchen and baths have the greatest return on investment. This is because just about anybody can paint a room or throw up some new draper or order some carpet once they purchase a new home.


4 Things to remember with a remodeling project:

1. Expect the unexpected.
2. Keep things in perspective.
3. Protect your belongings.
4. Stay calm and flexible.

Once you have scheduled a start date, prepare your home--and yourself—for what’s about to come. Keep in mind that unreasonable expectations will always lead to disappointment.

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