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FAQs
Choosing to remodel your home is a big decision - and big decisions always bring with them big questions. Here are a few of the most common questions that our clients have asked us in the past.
How Do I Start The Remodeling Process?
What is the Remodeling Process? How Long Will it Take to Remodel My Home? If We Need Financing, Where do We Begin? What are the Benefits of a Major Home Remodel? When it comes time to remodel your home, the most important decision you will ever make will be which remodeling contractor you choose to work with. It's important that you find an experienced contractor who is licensed, insured, and has a good reputation. Ask for references from past clients and be sure to contact them. Most clients will be happy to share their opinions and experiences with you. Marty Schirber, CR the owner of Castle Building & Remodeling has become an industry expert and speaker on choosing a remodeling contractor and has compiled an article of 25 considerations when choosing a remodeling contractor.
After you've spoken to a remodeling contractor, invite them to your home for a site visit so you can meet them face-to-face and share some of your ideas. Most remodelers will visit your home at no cost to you, so it's really a good way to get a feel for who they are and how they do things.
The remodeling process can vary immensely depending on the type of project you're thinking of doing, but the process is similar among most projects. Castle Building & Remodeling is a Design/Build remodeler, which means that we can do both the design, estimating, and construction of your project all in one process.
Your remodeling project begins with an idea of how you can change your home to fit you and your family's needs in a better way. Perhaps your kitchen is just too small to fit your needs, or a new three season porch and deck would be a great way to capture that scenic view from your backyard. Whatever the case may be, now is the time to talk to a professional to get an idea of your design options and budget. At this point, you'd want a remodeling contractor to visit your home to discuss the possibilities.
The next step is the most exciting and fun part - exploring the design possibilities. A good designer will listen to your wants and needs and then come up with a variety of design concepts to respond to your goals. These design concepts (along with cost estimates) will continue to be refined until a final design is created.
Next, the construction process will begin. After the remodeler gets a construction permit from your city, the demolition of existing spaces (when necessary) will begin. Once all demolition has been completed, the new construction will start. Sometimes, as in the case of an addition project, the addition will be constructed before removing an exterior wall so that the inside of your home will never be exposed to weather. During construction, the remodeling contractor will organize the various trades (electrical, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, etc.) so that they come in at the right times to perform their work.
As the construction process nears a close, it's a very exciting time, because your project has taken shape and is almost ready for you to move into. At this point, the remodeling contractor will walk the jobsite with you to create a final punchlist of items that must be completed. Once those tasks have been addressed and the construction is completed, you'll be ready to enjoy your new space.
This is a very common question, and can be the most difficult one to answer. The length of construction time can vary greatly depending on the size and scope of work to be completed. Here are some general estimates for "middle of the road" sized projects:
A remodeling project can be a large investment, and finding the best method of financing is a large piece of the puzzle. One way is to take advantage of the equity position that you have in your home to quickly and easily obtain a second mortgage. This is perhaps the most common method that our clients will choose when it comes time to remodel. Frequently, mortgage lenders will allow the added value of the future remodel to be included in their home's appraisal.
Because of today's extremely low interest rates, it's now easier than ever to make the decision to refinance or obtain a second mortgage on your home to finance a remodeling project.
If you're not sure how much you will need to borrow we would be glad to give you a rough estimate of the costs of your project. We also can help you locate an experienced and flexible lender who is used to working with a contractor.
There are a variety of ways to invest in your home, and countless reasons to do so. In our 27-plus years in the remodeling business, we've seen why our clients have chosen to remodel their homes. Here are some of the reasons they've mentioned to us:
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