If you’re beginning a home renovation project for your Dallas area home, chances are you’re feeling a mix of excitement and stress as you wade through all of the decisions that need to be made. From concept to decor there are seemingly endless considerations, all of which inevitably come at a cost.
That said, it’s more than a little tempting when looking for a home renovation company to go with the one offering the best prices. However, if a company is offering services for considerably less than others, it’s a safe bet that the quality of the work suffers as a result.
If a price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s why:
Cheap materials
If a home remodeling company is quoting you at a significantly lower rate than you anticipated, it might be due to the use of lower quality materials than what you had in mind.
When you’re deciding on a company, make sure that you’re on the same page in terms of the materials that will be used. Sure, cheap materials feel better for their cost-saving benefits in the short-term, but in the long-term they’ll decrease your satisfaction and the value of your home.
Unskilled workers
Another way for remodeling companies to offer low prices is by hiring less qualified and more inexperienced workers. Paying workers a low wage means lower initial prices for you, but it also means far more costly problems down the road.
You want the people working on your home to be highly experienced, professional craftsmen who are paid a fair wage. This will ensure the craftsmanship is top quality, unforeseen issues are handled professionally, and that the renovations will look nice for many years to come.
Underestimated costs
A contractor new to the business likely won’t have the finely-tuned gauge of cost estimation that an experienced contractor is able to refine from years of working in the industry..
A too good-to-be-true estimate as a result of inexperience can leave you committing to a project that costs substantially more than you planned for. Enlisting an experienced contractor to provide you with a realistic estimate means you’ll be able to better plan your project and protect your finances in the long-term.
Overbooking
Some home renovation companies are able to offer lower prices by taking on more projects. And while the prices look good initially, the quality of your project and the time it takes to complete will suffer as a result.
If a company is committed to too many projects, you can expect that yours will receive less attention and take more time. Additionally, contractors working on an abundance of projects at once often borrow against each project so that they have to wait until one client pays to buy materials for another..
Lack of safety measures
Some of the most expensive components of a remodeling project have to do with safety elements such as replacing electrical wiring and securing structural elements of the home.
A lot of cheap contractors cut corners in these areas, which is how they’re able to offer lower prices. Rather than save a few dollars now, it’s best to invest in a company that will cover and polish every detail, ensuring not only the value of your home, but the future safety of you and your family.
