A kitchen remodeling project is an exciting home improvement upgrade. Before you start, make sure you have a realistic budget and stick to it. Budget creep can occur when you’re remodeling a kitchen, so how do you establish a realistic budget for your project?
Nuss Construction Company discusses how.
Establish Your Priorities
The best way to go about creating a realistic budget for your kitchen remodeling project is to first establish the critical updates. Which areas of your kitchen should you remodel first?
Our kitchen remodelers recommend prioritizing the backsplash for your kitchen. These are the tile or marble surfaces that protect your walls from water and other liquids. Next should be your gas and electrical fixtures, and then the walls, doors, and other static elements. Follow this hierarchy of costs so that you have an easier time building a realistic budget.
Unexpected Costs Can Come Up
It’s common that you may want to spend additional dollars even with an established budget, so leave a little wiggle room to increase your budget. For example, if you have a budget of around $25,000, add an extra $5,000. This acts as a buffer as you make your way through the project. Let’s say you find a better refridgerator that’s a different size than originally planned. This can be a worthwhile increase in your budget plan.
Hire a Professional
A do-it-yourself project will actually cost you more since you aren’t just spending on the materials; you’re spending on the tools as well. In cases where you’re planning for a large kitchen remodel, leave the work to the professionals. Count on our team’s experience, and we already have the necessary tools to get the job done right the first time.
Need help planning your kitchen remodeling budget? Planning to install new kitchen cabinets but don’t know how? Then give us a call at (856) 988-9982. Our kitchen remodelers serve homeowners throughout Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel, NJ.