We are looking to basically do a gut rehab. New floors, tear down some walls, enclose screened porch with glass sliding doors, new kitchen and 4 full baths. Also prefer energy saving alternatives eg. tankless water heater, linoleum flooring and low maintenance materials eg. solid surface countertops.
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New sunroom construction approximately 30 ft by 15 ft
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Home Additions - Home Additions Questions
1.40How do you estimate square footage pricing on additions to your home?
Q.
A.It largely depends on if it's a DIY or contracted. If I was doing an addition, I might charge as mush as $200 a sq. ft. depending on your desires,,,or as little as $100 a sq. ft. if you're willing to NOT be my foreman.
Rev. Steven
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1.30How do I find out the value of my home & what additions/remodeling items would add more value?
Q.We are considering selling our home in the next year and have been watching a lot of HGtv and DIY. All those shows seem to say the same thing...update your home to increase value. I'd like to have someone come to our home to let us know what we would list our house for today and what additions, changes, remodeled areas would add value to our home so that if we do sell it, we'd be able to make money on those changes. And, if we don't sell, we'd be able to enjoy those changes for years to come. So, who would we talk to about this? A real estate agent? An appraiser? I know that an appraiser would charge a fee, but what would a real estate agent expect? Would it be a fee or a signed contract to sell the house if we do decide to sell?
A.Contact a local Real Estate agent (since an appraisal isn't for value to sell it's for the lender to determine financing) Tell the agent you want to know what your home would sell for realistically NOW but that you are debating whether or not to sell/list now. The CMA should be FREE. You are under no obligation to use that Realtor and for an agent to do some local comps for you only takes a short visit to your home (to see it) then run the info through the PC. If and when you decide to sell - then to list as a seller you pay all the commissions (and the amount is negotiable) average listing commissions run from 4-7%. Remodeling and updates don't always pay back at 100% of your cost to implement them so paint, new carpet, updated appliances, etc are good things but don't tear down bearing walls or anything expensive for updates. The same agent who helps you comp it out should be able to give you realistic remodeling expectations as well for your area. Good Luck
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1.20What questions do I need to ask about remodeling a home?
Q.Also, Where should I start if I want an additional room and both bathrooms remodeled?
I have 3 contractors bidding and want to get the best one for the job.
Thanks in advance.
Any help would be appreciated..Thanks.
A.Ask for references and recent locations of jobs they have done. The best contractors will be glad to show off their work, and the people they have worked for should be enthusiastic about letting you see that work. If you do not or cannot get this type of reference, you are gambling with your money. This is step one. Without it, there is no reason to proceed. Definitely mention there is future work proposed, it will make them sharpen their pencils to get the first job. Do not commit to further work until you see enough of first job. Know exactly what you want as far as finished products, fixtures, flooring etc. Changing this along the way can jack up costs pretty quick. Make sure contract spells out everything that is discussed during bids. You should have a plan drawn by an architect if possible. Make sure payment schedule is spelled out and you are satisfied with progress of work for each payment. Final payment should not be given until you are satisfied, and all construction permits are closed out if your job requires permits.
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1.00Do you need a professional to install wood flooring?
Q.I am thinking about doing it myself but my sister ect say you have to hire someone.I am not sure i have to.
A.Most hardwood flooring goes for $3-4 per sqft. while installation will run you an additional $5 per sqft. Sit in on one of the Saturday seminars at Home Depot or grab a book on do it yourself flooring tips for around $10. It's not as hard as people make it out to be and with a little confidence in your own abilities you can save over 50% vs. professional installation.
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1.00What kind of contractor reinforces floors?
Q.I'm trying to put a jacuzzi on the second floor of a 92 year old home. I know the floor needs additional load capacity, and I want a professional to do this due to the high risk. General contractors say they'll get back to me, but not one has. All the carpenters I can find do highly ornamental decorative stuff. Is there something specific I should be looking for?
A.A general contractor should be able to do that. it will probably require a lot of tearing out of ceiling on the first floor, so it will probably be costly.
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1.00Getting a professional to install floor - is this reasonable?
Q.Hi there
I am getting a new floor, but I have not contacted anyone yet about it except for one guy who said for my kitchen it would approx 300-400.00 and my kitchen is13 ' 7 x 11 ' 8 and I am wondering if this is a good price?
here is his email:
Thank you for your response and your pictures. Tile installation is all I do so I can confidently say I can give you a great tile job. My price is 3.00/sq f. So for a floor you size ( at 143 sq f) it could be between $357.50 + tax or $429.00 + tax for installation. It my also take between 2-3 day, probably 2 days. Things that add to the price for any installer is ripping up of old tile, leveling floors, and installing sub floor if there is any movement in the floor after the tile is ripped up. If any of this can be done first before you have a tile setter come in it will save money. But If would like to book me I can definitely build you a great tile floor. Email me any time. I check my email every evening. Looking forward to your business.
I was looking for duraceramic at first, but I dont know if he has that so something just as strong would do.
Also, when he is quoting me, is this just the installation with no material's? Ive never had this done before, so I am trying to not get screwed over.
Thanks :-)
Also, I noticed that home hardware does flooring installations, are they are any good/reasonable ?
A.Its a good price for labor only for ceramic or the Dura Ceramic as you are also looking at. Two totally different type products and installation methods.
Sub flooring is required for ceramic products. I do suggest a thin wood subfloor for the DuraCeramic. Glues needed for this type really need a fresh flooring to bond to.
Unless you have a slab sub floor now, then no additional subfloor is needed or required.
Home centers do offer good installation but you have to check qualifications on any and all installers.
Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar and check my qualifications there. GL
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1.00How to install wood floors?
Q.I have a concret floor under my carpet now. Going to take up the carpet.
A.I agree with e_spehr_99. In addition to the concerns she identified, there is the issue of moisture in a concrete subfloor. Improper installation can quickly turn your expensive investment into a nightmare. Don't be mislead by the TV home improvement shows. They make everything look so easy. Keep in mind that they work in ideal conditions and rely on experienced tradesmen. Chances are, you will not be so lucky.
This is probably the time to rely on the services of a reputable hardwood flooring contractor. You will have the piece of mind that a warranty offers as well as a workable solution to your installation problems.
Good luck with your flooring project.
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1.00Should I hire a contractor for this?
Q.Okay, I am days away from closing on my new house. The house was built in 1992 and is in sound condition but the there is some updating to be done. A list of what I want done can be found below...
Kitchen:
New cabinets, Counters, Back-splash, fixtures and Appliances.
Baths:
Not much just new vanity's and tops for 2 baths
Pool:
Install Heat Pump
Additional things:
New Carpet in 3 bedrooms on the second level and the stairs (750 SF), paint for the entire inside of the house, tear out of in the wall intercom system w/drywall repair (4 units) and lastly the Replacement of 7 light fixtures.
I don't want anything over the top and the house is only 1500 SF. I have done a lot of pricing at Lowe's, Home Depot, Express Flooring and a few local paining company's. I have planned to spend about $30,000 for all these projects but am starting to get overwhelmed with the details and not exactly sure where to start, I need to move into the house before March 1st but want all this work done first.
So my question is, should I use the install services of the multiple company's that I have already priced or just hire a General Contractor?
Thanks in advance!!!
P.S No, I have not paid for, ordered or settled on any exact materials for these projects yet.
The $30,000 I have calculated includes the cost of all materials I have priced and each company's labor/install charges. Those numbers came to $26,000 I am bugeting $4000 over for any last miniute things.
A.Hi M,
Well I will suggest you to visit a website http://www.gharexpert.com Where you will find helpful tips regarding hiring a contractor, budget estimate, expert's help with construction and interior decor articles,pictures and more.
Do make a visit
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