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Whether you want to freshen and update the look of your home, increase its value, or take advantage of financing, Mountain Renovations is here to design and build you the kitchen and bathroom of your dreams within your budget.

Remodeling vs. Renovating

While the terms are similar, they are distinctly different. A home renovation is a construction job that often requires permits to be secured, and the hiring of a qualified engineer and architect. However, remodeling is basically updating the visible parts of a room. An example is changing out cabinets in a kitchen, rather than changing the layout of the kitchen itself.

Enjoy The Fun Parts – They Can Be Insightful

Designing is one of the rewarding parts of any home renovation job. If you focus on this, then the whole process is a lot less stressful and far more exciting. This is where you start to think about why you want to renovate your home. What is your intention? Are you trying to increase space and flow so that it’s easier to walk through your home? Do you want to improve energy efficiency in your home? Is your family growing, and do you need to accommodate for your children? Once construction begins, it is very hard, if not impossible, to make changes. This is the fun stage, but it’s also the one that requires the most communication from you initially.

The reason why this first step is so important is that it prevents you from being disappointed later. Sit down and brainstorm what you want. In this stage, don’t think about costs. Write down your wildest dreams. This exercise helps put into perspective your goals and needs. A great contractor is able to take those ideas and find solutions based on your budget. That’s why in the brainstorming phase it is important not to think about costs. You might be surprised by what they are able to do for you that you didn’t think was possible with your budget. Additionally, it gives your contractor an understanding of your style. Perhaps they’ve worked with other homeowners with similar tastes and can present to you a portfolio of work that you hadn’t considered before. Ask about what they have done for other clients who had similar concerns and budgets. You may be presented with an idea you hadn’t thought of that is perfect for you and your home!

Kitchen Renovation

When considering remodeling your kitchen you want to think about your wants, needs, and lifestyle. If you are someone who enjoys cooking and you want more table space, then you will definitely want to think about ways that you can increase table space such as having removable islands.

Time

How long does it take to redo a kitchen? Again, depending on how much work you’re going to get done it can take anywhere from six weeks to three months. That is an estimate based on a medium size kitchen. Tasks that will increase the amount of time the renovation takes include:

Removing walls
Reconfiguring the floor plan
Installing custom made pieces
Other major structural changes<

Any demolition work is going to increase your costs as well as the amount of time that it is going to take your builder to renovate your kitchen. Depending on the size of your kitchen, the construction phase can last three to four weeks or up to three or four months. The only way to know is to have an actual contractor come out and take a look at the space see what kind of sheeting is already there what the structure of the house is as well as the condition of the plumbing

Costs

Kitchen renovation can cost anywhere from $10,000-$30,000 depending on what exactly you are looking to change and the condition of the structure of your home. Some renovations are much smaller in scope, such as removing cabinets and replacing them with open shelves, whereas others will involve breaking down or adding walls. Your Mountain Renovations representative will give you an estimate in writing after a thorough assessment.

Bathroom Renovation

A bathroom renovation can increase the value of your home while also increasing space in one of the busiest rooms in one’s home. Here are some things to consider before your renovation.

Time – The initial planning stages for a bathroom renovation will take anywhere from two to three weeks. At the end of this period, you will receive a contract in writing that will include the costs, the exact labor being done, what materials will be used, and pictures or renderings from the architect and engineer. The construction phase can take three to nine weeks.From start to finish, a bathroom renovation could take anywhere from six weeks to three months.

Cost – Just like kitchen renovations, when it comes to renovating your bathroom the costs will vary depending on how extensive the project is. If you are updating the cabinets and retiling the floor, then you’re probably going to be on the lower end of a range, between $8,000 and $10,000. However if you need extensive work that will require subcontractors to install the plumbing and the electrical fixtures in your bathroom, then the costs can rise to between $25,000 and $35,000.

Tips For Renovating Your Bathroom

To avoid you facing the potential heartbreak of not absolutely adoring your new bathroom, here are some things to consider when designing:

Great lighting – Lighting is affected by the mirrors in your bathroom, so you want to consider how the fixtures bounce light. Bathrooms can be either really dark or they can be really bright, depending on windows and the color temperature of your lightbulbs. A fixture can absorb a lot of light, preventing your bathroom from being properly illuminated. Track lighting directly above white or reflective countertops can make a bathroom too bright and even strain the eyes. Consider open sconces or fixtures that will allow for adequate light to pass through.

Storage space – Tall cabinets or shelves can store a lot of common bathroom items.

Choosing A Contractor

What brands does your contractor use when doing work? Do you want to know what is being put inside of your home? A great contractor will not only tell you the brands but why they’ve specifically chosen those over other ones and how the materials will benefit your home. If you have concerns about water damage or mold or other common household issues then you want to speak to your contractor about getting the products that are known to last.

Time to Project Completion

Between planning, designing, construction, and finishing, renovating a bathroom can take anywhere between 6 to 12 weeks. The initial planning phases before any ground is broken is generally about 2 to 3 weeks. By the end of this period, you will receive a contract in writing from the general contractor explicitly laying out what work will be done, what materials will be used, and will include drawings of renderings and designs. Then the construction phase begins, which can last between three to nine weeks depending on the size and scope of the construction project, and the condition of the home.

Why Mountain Renovations Is Your Fort Collins Contractor

At Mountain renovations we understand that your home is not only an important investment but it’s important to the people who live with you namely your family. We understand that there is no excuse for anything less than top quality work. Our goal is to help you feel unbelievably lucky to be living in your home. Loving where you live is not a dream that is out of your reach. Call today to schedule your consultation.