Getting started is the hardest part of anything. Going to school, a new job, cleaning and anything you can imagine, and basement renovations are no different.
Basement renovations takes careful planning to avoid going over budget or becoming a decade long weekend warrior project. Here are 5 things to Consider when Doing a Basement REnovation in your Waterloo House.
1.Budget. Planning is vital to using limited funds effectively and creatively. Some home renovation shows failed to share that one of the most important thing to do in renovations is budgeting. You just need to figure how much would you like to spend. Then figure out how much you actually can spend. Unless, of course, money is no object.
2.Contracting Services. Find someone whom you can easily trust. Every contractor’s main goal is customer satisfaction. A good contractor will be able to get you the most bang for buck and will likely have many ideas about how to save time and money while still delivering a high quality end project.
3.Functionality. Always ask yourself on what is the purpose of renovating this place. Special consideration should be given to access to natural light, stair restrictions, sub-floor construction, and bathroom placement and bearing walls.
4.Moisture Prevention. Most problems in basements is moisture, which can lead to harmful mold growth. Special consideration needs to be given to any point where moisture can enter and get trapped and encourage mold growth. Think about how will you stop moisture and how will you deal with moisture if it does get in.
5.Timeframe. Biggest delays to basement renovations are usually the change of plans when construction has already started. Changing labour methods, or other things, result in longer wait times for getting the job done. Time is money, and time can be saved by planning in advance.
