From the Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia:
There are many motivations for taking on a remodeling project — improving curb appeal, adding new features to a room, updating your interior, etc. Before starting construction or remodeling project, homeowners need to consider carefully who should work in your home; find BBB rated remodeling companies near you.
There are also some specific things to consider before work begins.
Plan your project from start to finish. Talk to friends or family members who have had remodeling work that you like. Try to find pictures of what you like to show the contractor what you want. If you are leaving any decisions up to the contractor, make sure you put budget and material requirements in the contract. Be clear about who is responsible for ordering materials and when they need to do it. Remember that delivery and construction times may affect your schedule; decide what time workers may be in your home and where they should store any materials and equipment when they are not there.
Figure out your entire budget. Don’t forget things like eating out more than usual if you are doing a kitchen remodel, or hotel expenses if you will have to move out of your home during any of the work. Expect to have a little extra money in the budget to cover any unexpected expenses, especially when working on an older home. Decide if you need to split the project into phases, based on how the budget is shaping up. If the contractor arranges…
