Too many homeowners can tell you horror stories about their kitchen remodeling projects.
In fact, it’s the leading source of consumer complaints across the nation.
At Sunrise Remodeling, our goal is to make sure our customers in Bonita Springs and Lee County have a happy ending to their kitchen renovations.
A kitchen remodel is only as good as the team you hire, and it’s important to start with a qualified contractor with an excellent reputation.
Our experienced team at Sunrise Remodeling has been remodeling kitchens, bathrooms and refacing old cabinets for nearly three decades.
We are proud to be the leading remodeling company in Southwest Florida and can help you update the look of your kitchen and increase the value of your home.
Here are a few strategies on how to steer clear of common kitchen remodeling disasters.
- Don’t attempt to be your own general contractor. Kitchen remodeling is complicated, time-consuming, and can be very costly. You need the valuable input of qualified professionals. It’s even a legal requirement in some parts of the country.
- Decide what you want before putting the job out for bid. Write down exactly how much space you have for everything from cabinets and appliances to countertops and anything else you plan to add during the remodel. Until you’ve made some decisions on cabinets, flooring, countertop materials, lighting and appliances, you won’t know which remodeling contractor has given you the best bid. The clearer your specifications are, the more accurate the bid will be. Make a wish list and stick to it to avoid going way over budget.
- Know what works for you and your budget. If you’re planning to move within a year or two, you’ll have to give some thought to what the next owners may want. Otherwise, build the kitchen that works best for you and your family. If the only thing you ever bake is frozen dinners, you probably don’t need to spend the extra money on an expensive commercial oven. Appliances are easy to upgrade when you have more money in the budget.
- Look below the surface. If you install refaced doors on poorly built cabinets, you could be looking for trouble in the long term (crooked doors). If you place beautiful concrete, stone or tile countertops on poorly constructed bases, they may crack. A good kitchen remodeling contractor will be looking for solid foundations.
- Don’t pay in full in advance. Your contractor will have to pay for startup materials, but the initial payment should not exceed 30% of the total cost of the project. You should then have a schedule of progress payments based on when specific phases of the job are completed.
When choosing the right contractor for your kitchen remodeling project, ask questions.
Find a contractor who will address all of your questions and concerns. Ask to see their completed jobs. Talk to former clients and read their reviews.
A good contractor will be proud to show off his/her work.
Sunrise Remodeling has earned our customers’ trust by providing consistent, high-quality service, and bringing their projects in on time and on budget.
Let us help you get the look you’ve always wanted for your Bonita Springs kitchen. Call us at (239) 246-9315 when you’re ready to talk about your kitchen renovation, and give us the opportunity to impress you with our excellent work.
