Why remodel?
Remodeling your home can modernize the style, make it more comfortable, improve energy-efficiency and home functionality, increase the value of your home, and help with upkeep and maintenance. Home remodeling is a sure investment in your home to ensure longevity, usefulness, and home value.
When is it time to remodel?
Perhaps it was that moment when you realized that avocado green and harvest gold are no longer the "in" colors for today's trendy kitchens. Or maybe you had an epiphany one day as you stood in line to use your own bathroom.
If you decide to follow through on that thought, you'll join millions of others who decide to remodel their homes each year. The reasons for home remodeling are as varied as the projects we undertake. Some of these include:
- Adding more space.
- Upgrading cabinets, counters, appliances, and fixtures.
- Creating a floor plan that's customized for your lifestyle.
- Improving energy efficiency with new windows, doors, insulation, and climate control systems.
- Increasing the resale value of your home.
What are some home remodeling ideas?
Before you head too far down the remodeling path, it's a good idea to think through your wants and needs:
- Decide what changes you want to make.
- Ask yourself and other family members what you like and dislike about the house, then create a prioritized list.
- Look at magazines and pictures on the web.
- Think about traffic patterns, furniture placement, colors, lighting, and how you want to use the remodeled space now and in the future.
What is green remodeling?
Remodeling with an emphasis on resource conservation, indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Green products save energy, are made from sustainable or recycled materials, are produced without toxic ingredients and do not have harmful off gassing.
How does the process work?
After an initial phone conversation, Ruszkowski Construction will meet with you at the jobsite/house. At this time a review of the desired work will take place. On small projects or projects that have already been designed, the initial meeting may provide enough information to prepare a quote. If design or architectural work is required, we will collect enough information to provide both a design estimate and a job cost estimate. The next step would be signing a contract, collecting a deposit, and ordering products. Regular progress meetings/conversations will take place until the completion of the job. After the job is finished, a final walk thru takes place. Ruszkowski Construction then warranties its work for one full year.
How long will the construction process take?
A bathroom or kitchen usually takes 4-6 weeks, a major basement remodel 6-8 weeks and depending on the size and scope an addition can take from 8-12 weeks.
How much does it cost?
The cost of remodeling projects can vary greatly. There are many factors involved including choices of material and product, condition and age of the existing space, complexity of the project - all of which make each project unique. A visit to the job site is the best way to estimate pricing. The link to the right to the cost vs. value report provides good average costs for a variety of common projects.
Do I need an architect or a designer?
It depends. On larger projects (new construction, additions) an architect is necessary for plans required by the city. Architects also work with layout, function and the structural aspects of construction. A designer works with a homeowner to assist in material selection, space planning, color schemes and lighting design to fit your tastes and desires. Ruszkowski Construction has built long standing relationships with qualified architects and designers who are ready to help