Charlotte Kitchen Remodeling Contractor Also Serving Lake Norman
Your Charlotte kitchen remodeling project can be as simple as replacing your countertops, changing out that old, dated backsplash or a fresh coat of paint and window treatments. You could also go to the extreme and create the gourmet kitchen you have been dreaming about with a complete kitchen remodel. (view more Charlotte kitchen remodeling photos) As your Charlotte kitchen remodeling contractor, we can help you right from the start. If you want a cosmetic update, no problem. If you want to knock down walls, move windows, take it down to bare studs, that's no problem either. Whatever your dreams are we will help you realize them by listening to your wants and needs and developing your concept. If you have no idea of what you want or the options that are available then don't worry about that either. After our initial meeting we can put together a solid plan based on your ideas of a perfect kitchen. "We've had so many gatherings already and people keep telling me it should be in a magazine. Thanks for making our dreams come true" Here are a few kitchen remodeling pitfalls to avoid: Pitfall # 1: Unrealistic schedule Don't underestimate the complexity of a full scale kitchen remodel. There are many tradesmen and products involved and the cabinets alone, if you choose full custom, can take up to 8 weeks to arrive. You also have to consider the decisions you and your spouse will be making and how much time you will have to devote to making those decisions. A minor cosmetic update can take as little as a week to complete. On the other hand, a complete kitchen renovation can easily take 4 months or more. Proper planning before construction starts will give you the beautiful kitchen you deserve! Pitfall # 2: Remodeling your kitchen to make money While it is possible to recoup more than you spend, it's not very common. If you are thinking of putting your home on the market but need to update the kitchen first then you need to have an entirely different strategy. A plan should be developed with the sole intention of selling your home. If, however, you do not plan on selling anytime soon then the options are unlimited. You can do whatever makes YOU happy and not worry about resell value as much as your own happiness. According to national statistics, kitchen remodels can recoup as much as 88% of the initial investment providing all materials and workmanship is of high quality. That's not too bad if you are planning on staying put for a while. Pitfall # 3: Hiring the cheapest contractor Cheaper is not always better. Especially when it comes to having strangers in your home working on your most valuable asset. You should do a background check on any contractor that you are considering hiring to complete your project. Ask for copies of contracting license, workers compensation insurance, general liability insurance, commercial auto insurance, as well as checking with the Better Business Bureau. It's better to investigate before your project starts to determine if you are hiring a legitimate contractor. A 200 square foot kitchen remodel averages $14,847.00 according to the national remodeling statistics. This figure represents average building materials, not the high end products homeowners often choose such as solid surface countertops and custom cabinetry, which can drive costs up considerably. Removing exterior walls to create additional space, combined with high end products can easily push the costs past $50,000.00. Pitfall # 4: Remodeling to impress the Hendersons There's nothing wrong with the Henderson's. You know, the family down the street who everyone wishes their family could be. Their house is always immaculate. Her hair always looks great. It never rains on the day that they wash their SUV. So why not just copy their kitchen? After all, it's perfect. Well, there are a lot of good reasons not to do that, but the most important reason is that we're talking about your new kitchen, not the Hendersons'. And what's perfect for them probably isn't what's perfect for you. Your kitchen, or any other room for that matter, doesn't have to look just like or function just like anyone else's. Not unless that's what you really want. Remember, when the remodeling project is all said and done, it's your space. You'll be the one using your new kitchen, so have fun with making it uniquely yours. "INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME; HAVE YOUR KITCHEN REMODELED. CALL US NOW! 704-332-1747 ASK ABOUT OUR FREE APPLIANCE GIVE AWAY"
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