Picture it. Your Town, USA 2020 - You have decided it is time to remodel your home. So, you begin your quest by seeking a free quote to better understand your remodeling costs. A contractor comes out, looks at your project and gives you a “free” estimate. You quickly realize that the estimate shows a range of $50k – $70k. That’s a pretty big range! But now you really want to know what it will precisely cost to complete your remodeling project.
So, how reliable is a free estimate? Well, not that reliable. A free estimate is nothing but a “guess-a-mate.” It is a ballpark guess providing a wide budgetary range to account for the many missing details and unknowns at that initial meeting. For example, your tile choice… The product you select might be $2 per square foot or could be $25 per square foot. Until that choice is determined, it is a guess.
The only way to get an accurate number is to create a “road map” so you know where you’re going on the project. Road maps give you mile markers, exit numbers, names of towns, topography, etc. So alike, Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc. prefers following a road map based on real facts and design choices rather than a “guess-a-mate.”
How do I get my project road map? The only way to get an accurate cost of a project is to go through our pre-construction process, which has two phases as follows:
PHASE I:
1) Consultation regarding scope of anticipated construction project
2) Field measurements
3) Evaluation of existing construction
4) Preparation and/or Review of conceptual drawings
5) Investigation of pricing and cost issues
6) Preparation of preliminary specifications
7) Preparation of a preliminary budget
PHASE II:
1) Consultation regarding final scope of construction project
2) Preparation and/or review of final drawings
3) Investigation of pricing and cost issues
4) Preparation of final specifications
5) Preparation of a final budget
6) Product selection and shopping assistance
This Pre-Construction Service is the first step to planning and designing your remodeling project before actual construction begins. This important process allows us to channel your ideas and put them on to paper so you can finalize decisions to move forward with more knowledge of the next step, construction.
While a free estimate can certainly give you an idea of what it may cost to complete your next project, it does pay to have an accurate road map when you make your decision to embark on your remodeling adventure. The last thing you want is to have $20k in surprise costs because you relied on a free estimate!
Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc. would love the opportunity to renew your home. Please contact us below to discuss your next home remodeling project and get your road map!
