Buying a house on the market and remodeling it to suit your needs and preferences is the most common way families envision themselves getting their dream home. However, there’s also the option of building your home from the ground up. Each option has different advantages.
If you can’t find alternative accommodations on short notice or don’t want to rent a new place, renovating your home would be easier than demolishing it and building it from the ground up. Depending on the type of project, a renovation can take anywhere between 1 week to 10 weeks. For instance, installing replacement windows wouldn’t normally take more than a day.
Exterior remodeling projects like a window replacement also involve fewer disruptions to your day-to-day routine. In general, the more extensive a remodeling project, the larger the disruption to your routine and the more adjustments you need to make. But since most of the renovation work is done during work hours, disruptions are minimized.
Aside from time constraints, most homeowners choose to renovate their homes to keep costs under control. However, a remodeling project isn’t always more cost-effective than building a custom home. Costs can quickly add up if an old home has several underlying issues. Not to mention building a custom home sometimes makes more practical and financial sense than renovating a home that isn’t up to code. And, don’t forget the fact you’ll have full control over the design of a custom home, allowing you to turn your vision of your dream home into reality.
Having trouble deciding? Don’t hesitate to consult a home improvement contractor.
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