My basic contractor, who is also my tennis teammate, was making fun of me for spending $6,000 for replacing my 40 yr old gravity furnace that was lined with asbestos. A kitchen gutted to the framing and reworked throughout the current house however with a wall removed will take three to a few and a half months. The before and after pictures of dwelling-renovation reveals on HGTV and the DIY Community are compelling, but do not be deceived about the projects’ value and duration. Now that you’ve got answered the questions on value and affordability, it is time to get some bids from reworking corporations or basic contractors.
Contractors know the chances are low that the homeowner will balk at an additional $10,000 – $20,000 worth of work that is necessary to make the house higher. Many contractors advocate adding an extra 10 to 20 percent to your venture’s overall … Read the rest