{"id":80,"date":"2018-06-06T16:57:33","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T16:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jfcremodeling.com\/blog\/?p=80"},"modified":"2018-06-06T16:57:33","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T16:57:33","slug":"preparing-for-renovations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jfcremodeling.com\/blog\/index.php\/2018\/06\/06\/preparing-for-renovations\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing For Renovations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you preparing for a <strong>new construction project<\/strong>? Have you hired a licensed contractor? Whether it\u2019s a small or large construction, managing a project can feel like a full-time job, and you are on the right track if you\u2019re looking to hire a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfcremodeling.com\/\"><strong>licensed general contractor<\/strong><\/a> to take up the responsibility for every aspect of your new construction build, from the footers to the roof.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hiring a licensed contractor<\/strong> can ease your mind knowing that they will ensure all aspects of the project are up to code.\u00a0 Hiring a contractor that has a worker\u2019s compensation policy and a liability insurance policy to protect themselves and you against any unforeseen mishaps that may occur on site.<\/p>\n<p>Working close with a <strong>licensed contractor<\/strong> will also guarantee that you have access to high-quality materials for every aspect of the job, which they can get at a more favorable rate and save you quite a bit of pocket change. Now that you have that covered, there are a few more things you need to do when preparing for a home renovation that will make the whole experience stress-free and perhaps a bit enjoyable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask the <strong>licensed contractor<\/strong> you are considering to work with to let you see one or two of their project sites to determine that they are indeed good at what they do and most importantly, they are in good standing with their existing clients.<\/li>\n<li>Be realistic when it comes to the scope of work that will go into your new construction by having a realistic timeline, budget, cost of material and equipment, as well as labor. Prepare yourself for the unexpected.<\/li>\n<li>Invest in quality items or materials that will serve you longer, especially when it comes to common room items such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homedepot.com\">appliances<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfcremodeling.com\/flooring-renovations\">high-quality flooring<\/a> and cabinets. The items you purchase should withstand years of use and cost you nothing to in the way of maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Determine some tasks that you can do yourself during the construction period to not only save time and labor costs but also to make you part of your new construction project.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s also prudent to consult with a few contractors who can give you a different approach to some designs on your board and advise you what is feasible and financially sound to avoid being entirely disappointed in your<strong> new construction project<\/strong> when it\u2019s all done, and you can\u2019t do anything about it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>JFC Remodeling, out of Howell, Michigan, offers a variety of construction services for the home including: kitchen and bath remodeling, flooring renovations, and home remodeling.\u00a0 You can find out more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jfcremodeling.com\">http:\/\/www.jfcremodeling.com<\/a> or by reaching out to our home renovation specialists at 810.923.1123.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you preparing for a new construction project? 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