Step 1 - Organize your Ideas
The first and probably the most important step is to do a little research yourself to find out how much the work you want could cost. There are many resources available, such as: the internet, library, or other family and/or friends who have had similar work done. Doing this helps start the project off on the right foot.
Your goal is to get several estimates or bids that are all based on the same scope of work; apples to apples if you will. You have to be able to provide the remodeling Contractor with enough information so they can prepare an estimate that meets your goals and you must provide each Contractor with the same scope of work. If not, the pricing that you get from each Contractor will be very difficult to interpret which could slow you down and ultimately cost you more money. The last thing you want is a home remodeling Contractor that is going to "Change Order" you until your pocket book has dried up. So, try to finalize as many of the details as possible.
This means that you, the Homeowner, must put all of your ideas and scope on paper including photocopies of pictures, any layouts, designs, sketches, etc. And never give your originals away because you may not see them again.
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