Dealing with Surprises When Planning a Home Remodel

What can go wrong during a home remodel? A lot, sometimes–but it’s nothing that careful planning and preparation can’t fix. Once you know the essentials, ensuring your project runs safely and smoothly becomes much easier. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of SE Florida, the trusted bathroom remodel company in the area, shares some of the unwelcome surprises you might encounter in your home upgrade, plus ways to deal with them.

Water Damage 

One of the most serious problems you’ll probably face in your home remodel is structural and interior water damage. Depending on the extent of damage, you’ll need to repair, or even replace, some walls and flooring before the project can proceed. This means spending more money to pay for the additional work.

What You Can Do. Make sure to set aside a budget for contingencies. You’ll never know if water damage is hidden behind that section of drywall, but with extra money on hand, you can easily deal with the issue without having to overspend. This means your home remodeling project can remain on track.

Overlooked Building Permits

Large home alterations generally require the necessary building permits to ensure the work is up to code. Being caught working with them has a number of consequences, the least of which are paying hefty fines and the building inspector refusing to work with you. 

What You Can Do. Make applying for building permits one of your top priorities when planning a home remodel. Building codes and regulations exist for your own personal safety, after all. Plus, this allows you to avoid further problems down the line. 

Unreliable Contractors

Your choice of contractor seems okay at first. They’re offering low prices for a large project, and you have their word that they’ll provide exemplary work. What you got are poor quality materials and shoddy workmanship instead.

What You Can Do. Always do your homework before hiring a home remodeling company. Check references and ask for proof of licensing and insurance coverage. Interview them to get a clearer idea of the way they conduct business. Make sure they’re already an established business, with years of industry experience.

Aside from kitchen cabinets refacing, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of SE Florida can also handle all your large-scale home remodeling needs. Expect the work to run smoothly from start to finish when you work with us. We proudly serve the areas in and around West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie, and Jupiter, FL. Call us today at (561) 935-3915 or fill out this contact form to schedule your consultation.