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Frequently Asked Questions
Home Remodeling Questions
- Can I help remodel my own home if I don't have any building experience?
- I'm not really handy at all. I can't even pound a nail in straight. Does that matter?
- How much time will it take to run my own project?
- How can RI Renovations save me money?
- What if I am having trouble getting an owner-builder loan locally?
- Who pays the bills?
- Do I need to find land or have my building plans before I call RI Renovations?
- How can I find good subcontractors?
- Does RI Renovations work with subcontractors?
- Can RI Renovations help me with my remodel?
- What if I need land?
- Can RI Renovations help me with home plans?
- When should I start building?
- I’ve had unfriendly and complaining workmen in my house before. What are your people like?
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Bathroom
- How much does a typical bathroom remodel cost?
- Will there be a big mess during the construction?
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| Yes. 95% of our clients have no building experience at all, and they do just fine because their RI Renovations Construction Consultant is there providing advice every step of the way. | |
| No. With the RI Renovations process, most of our clients do very little physical work. They use everyday business tools—phone, computer, and a day planner to manage their construction project. | |
| No. On the average, most of our clients spend six to eight hours a week making calls, paying bills and checking the work on their project. | |
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Since you pay for materials and subcontractors directly, there is no markup on labor and materials. This allows you to put more of your budget into higher quality materials and labor, building even greater equity in the project. How much varies from project to project. And if you would like, you can create even more equity by doing some of the work yourself. Our compensation is based on a fixed fee that takes into account the size and complexity of your project. |
| Many mortgage lenders look favorably on RI Renovations owner-builders because of our track record of building and remodeling quality homes that are worth more than the original mortgage amount. We can refer you to one of the many lenders that we work with every day. | |
| You do. You control the money and monitor costs as the project progresses. | |
| No, This is actually the best time to start working with RI Renovations. By getting our professional help before you buy the land or prepare the plans can help you avoid costly mistakes. When you are ready to build, we can can provide a full set of working drawing for you. We have over 25 years experience in design and drafting. All of our plans are created using the latest versions of Autocad. | back to top |
| One of the keys to success in building or remodeling a home is having access to the right subcontractors and suppliers. RI Renovations has years of experience in the local marketplace and has developed successful relationships with subcontractors and suppliers. As your builder, we have developed a rapport with these vendors and know that they provide quality products, workmanship and excellent service at competitive prices. Let’s face it, nobody is perfect; but through RI Renovations’s network of qualified subcontractors and suppliers the probability of something going wrong is reduced. RI Renovations clients have instant clout with our subcontractors and suppliers because of the volume of work we do with them. If problems do arise, they can be resolved quickly. This makes your life a lot easier. |
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| You are welcome to suggest a subcontractor of your choice. However, we prefer to work directly with all trades on our projects. | |
| Yes! Many families have successfully remodeled or added on to their homes using the RI Renovations System. | |
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One of the benefits of dealing with RI Renovations is our network of resources and experienced real estate agents that understand where land is available in your marketplace. |
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| You can take advantage of RI Renovations’s relationship with qualified architects and designers. We will connect you with local professionals who will work very closely with you and your consultant as your plans are being developed or to adjust existing plans to local building practices. Your RI Renovations consultant will also make suggestions throughout the design process to keep you on budget and help you build a better home. | back to top |
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Every month, the price of materials and the cost of land increases. Whether you are thinking of building in a few years or a few months, it is important to understand what effect waiting has on the cost of your project. In some areas, these cost factors will be much higher than others. That may influence your decision to start planning and building sooner. You could pay thousands of dollars more for your home two years from now than if you started the planning and building process now. Take this opportunity to go into your local RI Renovations office, meet with the consultant and talk to them about what you want to do. Go over your budget and let them provide guidance in determining your next steps. This will help you make an informed decision on when to start building. |
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| Long-faced and ill-tempered subcontractors and workers are not allowed on our jobs. You will find everyone who comes into your home to be friendly and helpful in answering any of your questions. | |
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| This depends on the size and scope of your project. Most bathroom make-over's (where everything is replaced) run $15,000-$25,000. Adding a bath in the basement/attic/spare bedroom will run $17,000-$25.000. Partial remodel projects are typically $5,000-$10,000 and some have been less than $5,000. | |
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We take-to-heart this invasion of your home and privacy. We respect your property by: laying down clean tarps as needed, taking down pictures, etc. that could fall off the wall, installing a ventilation fan when there is a window, clean the work space and traffic areas daily, dust and vacuum nearby spaces, and clean the bathroom thoroughly on the final day of construction. Our staff dons shoe-covering booties as they enter your home so you needn't’t worry about dirt and dust being tracked through. |
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