Are you tired and exhausted dealing with your old house in Rockford? Want to renovate it, but not sure how much it will cost, and if you can afford it?
Before you even decide to fix your Rockford home, you should walk around your home and check what needs to be fixed or replaced. Renovations are expensive and could cost a hand and a leg, but this is a maintenance that needs to be done to a home before it falls apart.
At Modern Times Homes, we have been in a business buying and renovating properties in the Rockford area for quite some time. We thought it would be a good idea to share with you how we calculate our renovation budget before we even put our hands to work. When we renovate a house we like to do everything from top to bottom, so for the next 10 years we don’t run into any problems. Of course it is expensive, that’s why most people like to do one thing at a time, it just makes it easier to save money .
Before we start doing any renovation, we take our Rockford general contractor on a tour with us to see the house. He checks it from top to bottom and tells us what needs to be fixed. We always start from the outside before we move to the inside; so the major thing is the roof, siding, windows, doors, garage. We make our list, and since he is a general contractor he also tells us how much each part will cost for material and labor. We write everything on a piece of paper.
Next step is to move inside. Our Rockford general contractor will check if there are any electrical or plumbing problems. If it is old, it will need to be exchanged before we start ripping the house down. Plumbing and electrical work is expensive, but it needs to be in a good condition before we start working on cosmetic problems such as replacing floors or kitchen cabinets.
When we walk in, the first thing we notice is the floor. He already knows if it will need to be replaced, or if it is in good condition and it will only need to be sanded and stained. It is always a good idea to ask an expert for advice, even if you plan to do renovations by yourself. Then there is the kitchen and bathroom; we check if everything in those areas need to be replaced or maybe something is worth saving and just restoring. We add each part to our to do list along with the price our general contractor would charge us.
Renovating the Rockford house is super expensive, but when doing so you can try to choose material that is less expensive. The best way to find out how much everything costs is to stop by a local Home Depot, Lowes, Menards or other similar store in Rockford. Make sure to choose finishes that you can afford. Prices vary a lot. For example you can find a bathroom light fixture for $50 but you can also find one that costs $600. It is the same with other materials, such as kitchen cabinets or flooring. Find material that you can afford, and stick to it. You have to know your budget before you start renovating your Rockford home.
Tired and exhausted dealing with your falling apart Rockford home? Give us a call at (847) 242 2212 we will give you a fair, no obligation offer! The best part working with us is that we buy Rockford houses for cash and in all conditions, as-is! You don’t have to worry about any renovations, we will be happy to do it for you after we purchase your Rockford home.