If you are thinking of tackling that long awaited renovation or interior design project, the first question you need to answer is should I do it all myself or should I hire professionals? What is the answer? That depends on your skill and comfort level. If it is a sizable project that entails a fair amount of money or if it is something you have never done before, we recommend at least getting some bids from contractors and interior designers before you begin.
It should not cost anything to get an estimate and you will get a better idea of the amount of work that will actually be involved with your project. If a contractor charges you to come out and give a basic estimate, keep looking. There are plenty of
reputable contractors who won’t charge for the initial estimate. If however, you are expecting to receive a significant amount of advice on the initial consultation, then it is not unreasonable for someone such as an
interior designer to charge a consultation fee. Always ask if there is a fee before making the appointment.
A service such as
Angie's List is a great way to determine the reputation and work ethic of any potential contractor. Make certain that you
get multiple references for each contractor you are using to be certain they will complete the job in a timely manner, within budget and with a high quality of workmanship.
We’ll have more on the benefits of using decorating and remodeling professionals and how to get organized for a home remodeling project in our upcoming posts.
2 comments:
From my point of view if we are remodeling our house than we should get help from professionals instead of doing it our self.
Angelle
It has seen that some home owners do partial DIY for home remodeling i.e, they buy the products and find a residential contractor to do the job. Thats fair but interior design is something that needs a professional touch and should be done by experts unless you have complete grasp on it.
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