House renovation in the easiest way
House renovation and living space in general is not a simple job at all – many people do not have very good experiences when it comes to this “adventure”, primarily because they did not plan everything well before they started playing this game. If you are also planning to redecorate your home, and you don’t want to curse and pull your hair out when something doesn’t turn out right, take a look at the small guide from the magazine Srećna žena i find out what you should pay attention to before starting work.
1. Think about what exactly you want
It is very important to put down on paper everything you want to achieve with the renovation. Many usually start in the bathroom and/or kitchenbut there is often a lot of accompanying work in the other rooms, so it would be good to list everything so that you have a clear picture of what awaits you and what kind of undertaking it actually is.
Tip plus! It is better to do as much work as possible at once than to carry out work on the home every three or four years. For example, if you plan to change the carpentry, immediately plan for painting after the work is finished.
Home Renovation – Budget is extremely important
2. Set a budget
This is very important. After putting down the list of works to be done on paper, try to fit into the budget you have. If you plan to take out a loan, be sure to include unforeseen (additional) costs for materials or works that are not included in the basic, but are also possible.
Tip plus! You should provide 10 to 20 percent more money than you estimate you will spend on renovations.
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3 Choose contractors carefully
It is important to collect several offers before making a final decision. Don’t immediately grab the first company that pops up on Google. It is best to ask for an estimate from three or four companies, and it is preferable to contact them with as specific requirements as possible. You need to know what you want to get a clear offer.
Tip plus! Send the same inquiry to all companies, as this will make it easier for you to compare costs. Also, refrain from hiring friends and neighbors unless they are professionals – it’s a cheaper option, but it’s still better to hire professionals who know their business.
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4. The choice of material is very important
After you have decided which company you will trust, you will need to choose the material that will be used during the renovation. If you choose a company whose employees have experience in such jobs, they will know how to advise you on how to fit into the budget so that the ratio of price and quality is satisfactory.
Tip plus! If you are able, always choose better quality and more durable materials for the execution of works, because that way you will be calm for longer and you will not have to quickly renovate what has already been renovated.
Home Renovation – Make it as painless as possible
5. Sign the contract
Many renovation companies do it on a “turnkey” basis – this means that you sign a contract with them and you don’t have to supervise the work at all, but you come when everything is finished to collect the keys to your home. Such companies, as contractors, take care of everything – from obtaining the necessary permits, to observing house rules (if you live in the building), to cleaning the corridors/elevators during the work and after everything is finished.
Tip plus! Before carrying out the work, be sure to ask yourself about the permits you need from the authorities in order to start the renovation in the first place. It is important for you to know that you must have at least an approximate deadline for the completion of the works and that it would be desirable to meet it.
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6. Your back will thank you
If you live in the building, you are obliged to inform the manager of the housing association about the execution of works in the apartment, as well as the deadline in which the works should be completed. It would be good if all the neighbors were informed about it, and the easiest way to do that is to post in the group on Viber (if you communicate with your neighbors that way), but also to post a notice about the planned works on the bulletin board.
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Tip plus! It is very important that house rules are respected during the execution of the works and that the noise is kept to a minimum as much as possible. Also, draw the attention of contractors that they must not transport construction materials by elevator if the elevator is intended only for transporting people, especially if it is old and already worn out.
7. Be patient
You have to keep in mind that renovation apartment or house is not a job that can be finished immediately the next day and that it is a process that lasts. Even if you sign a turnkey contract, it is a good idea to visit the craftsmen from time to time so that you can react in time if something is not right or you would like to change something.
Tip plus! It may happen that the works are delayed. If you would like to prevent such a scenario, ask the company with which you sign the contract to insert a clause guaranteeing you compensation in case of exceeding the deadline for the performance of the contracted works.
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