Before you pen your John Hancock on the dotted line, there are 10 questions every remodeling in Sugar Land homeowner should ask a contractor.

 

1. Are you licensed?

Since there is no longer a license granting agency in Texas, the below questions and responses mean even more...

 

Whether you’re undergoing a Houston bathroom renovation, a few small tweaks to spruce up an old home, or a complete home remodel from floor to ceiling, there are a few important red flags to watch out for when selecting the right contractor for your project.

 

No Defined Process

A competent contractor will be able to walk you through their work process from start to finish, even before they know whether you want a Houston bathroom renovation or a kitchen remodel. 

Once they have discussed the type of renovation you are looking for and your budget, their explanation of what would be involved from start to finish on your Houston bathroom renovation or other home improvement project should be even more detailed.

A contractor who can’t provide details on their own working process likely doesn’t have any working process at all. This is a bad sign for your remodeling project and your pocket book. Without a set process and clear understanding of the steps involved to make your remodeling dream come true, you are likely to meet with many surprises along the way that will cost you, not the contractor, both time and money.

When times are tough, it appears the tough remodel bathrooms. Statistics from thus far in 2011 indicate that a large chunk of remodels are bathroom renovations (in Houston and around the country.)  

Why the bathroom? Well, bathroom remodels are less costly than kitchen remodels -- but still rank among the number the top things you can do to add value to your home.

In addition, it looks like the ways people are remodeling their bathroom spaces have changed.  Instead of uber-trendy remodels that focus on the short-term, many remodelers are beginning to think about the long-term when it comes to their bathroom renovation in Houston. Even those far from retirement age are focusing on changes that will make their spaces easier to use as they age.  Common renovation trends that fall under this umbrella are easy-open cabinetry and showers and baths that are more accessible.

Many first time homebuyers don’t want the stress and delay remodeling in Sugar Land can cause. They want a home that is move-in ready, but today’s rocky economy and tight budgets sometimes leave first time homebuyers with few options and lots of compromises.

However, a fixer upper can offer more bang for your buck. You just have to see past the less than perfect exterior blemishes and into the true potential of a home. A little imagination, a good real estate agent, and a experienced contractor can help you find a home to match your budget both in purchase price and the cost of renovations.

Sugar Land bathroom remodeling projects can often feel daunting at the outset. Sometimes you know you want a change, but you just aren’t sure what that change should be. A great way to spice up a boring bathroom is with interesting tile both on the floor and also on the walls as a functional as a backsplash for tub and sink areas.