Thursday, March 20, 2014

Getting An Affordable Bathroom Remodel

By Linda Cantrell


Most homeowners understand that the kitchen and bathroom bring the greatest return on the initial investment. Therefore, when it comes to updating a home, these are the best rooms to start with. In the beautiful city of Houston, TX having an affordable bathroom remodel is a great possibility, if the homeowner takes the right actions. It begins with hiring the best contractor.

The first thing is to find all local contractors who specialize in this particular room. Word-of-mouth is always a good way to go, but isn't always possible. However, after finding a company that is suitable to the needs of the homeowner, it's important to get some referrals from previous clients. Some may have a list to provide their potential clients, so take advantage of them and make some phone calls.

Of course, not every satisfied customer is willing to be at the beckon call of every potential client of the contractor. However, they may have signed some testimonial stating their satisfaction. That's just the beginning, because the next step involves calling the consumer protection office. This office will provide lots of insight to help any homeowner make an educated decision.

Dig deep to ensure peace of mind. Always hire someone that has credentials within the industry. It's crucial that they carry the proper insurance to protect everyone involved in the renovation. From there, get an estimation, which is typically free. Some might shoot really high, while others might aim very low.

Many clients ultimately choose the one who comes in closest to the middle, although that doesn't mean much. For example, the higher end the contractor may charge more because of reputation and the top-of-the-line at work that is delivered. Someone newer in the industry might be trying to build a reputation, doing so by coming in very low, and not necessarily because of inexperience or because of the bad reputation.

A wise decision can only come after all homework is done. The first impression is what's quite count, besides the estimate provided. Ensure the representative is punctual and respectable, as this may be a precursor as to what's to come. By the way, never settle for any verbal confirmation of the all important credentials, and demand that they are seen prior to any work being started.

A remodel can be only a few days long to a few weeks long, so it's important to be comfortable with the right contractor. A good representative may be able to provide great insight with regards to plans for the project. Furthermore, he should be able to furnish information such as the duration of the project, and when it will begin. All this information should be in writing.

A bathroom remodel doesn't have to be an expensive one to have great results. It takes a good plan and a good team to ensure functionality, practicality, and great design. All this is possible even with mid range to upper range fixtures, cabinets and the like. The important thing is to take some time to discover what style is suitable to its users, as well as the overall architectural design and style of the home.




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