EVERY project comes down to three factors: NEED, WANT, and BUDGET.
Here are some practical ways to save on
your construction, remodeling, or improvement project budget. Talk with us to see which may be appropriate for your situation.
1) APPLY for your own permits and permissions.
a. Apply for and get permits early in the process
b. Find out from your township, borough,
or community about zoning ordinances, special codes and requirements,
restrictions, historic area review boards, allowed work times for
contractors, etc…
2) MAKE the work area easily accessible.
a. Move furniture and other items.
b.Allow work trucks to park close to project.
c. Keep PETS securely out of the work area.
3Separate your needs and wants so you can effectively make budgeting decisions.
4) HAVE a good sense of what you want,
do your idea shopping at other homes and local businesses, local stores,
magazines, and on-line:
a. Collect color samples (color chips, papers, borders); schemes
b. Collect material samples, such as counter tops, flooring, and tile.
c. Have drawings, floor plans (to scale), architect plans.
d. Have product pictures. Identify brands, models, styles
e. Peruse magazines, ads and brochures from product dealers to get ideas for style and color and save the pictures in a folder.
f. Understand the choices of product grade available and know what your budget allows.
5) COMMUNICATE
a. Indicate desired changes as early in the process as possible. Change Orders cost time and money.
b. Ask questions if you see something
you are not sure about or do not like. It is easier to adjust an idea or
to solve a problem before it is covered over, rather than after.
6) BUY and deliver certain products and materials yourself.
7) PAYMENT
a. Pay Promptly
b. Use payment methods that don't incur additional charges.
