Finding the right contractor for your home renovation can be challenging.  Of course, it's important to compare quotes with other competitors to make sure their pricing is reasonable.  

However, price shouldn't be the only factor, as it is important to gauge if the contractor is aligned with your vision.  One good way is to look at their past work, and if there is a particular design style or theme you'd like, you know that the contractor is already capable of executing the job properly.  Additionally, you want to make sure they are easy to work with, as you will be needing to bounce ideas and coordinate activities, so communication needs to be prioritized.  

Lastly, a good general contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured.  Be careful about awarding the job to anyone that isn't, as there could be repercussions that would be much more costly and painful to deal with.  

• Can I see your past projects? 
• Do you have any referrals that can vouch for your work?
• Do you have a showroom for me to see the quality of work you do?
• Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
• What recommendations do you have for my budget? 
• Do you offer any warranties on your work? 
• How long would you expect the project to take? 

Each project is going to vary depending on scope, complexity, material selection, location, and size of the space being renovated.  For example, the larger the square footage, the more flooring material will be required.  A quartzite countertop is typically going to cost more than a quartz or granite countertop.  Every project is unique, which is why we provide design mock ups and quotes that fit your need.  Visit our showroom today or call us at (949) 749-5387 for a free design consultation and estimate.  

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While we understand there are plenty of people who don't have a general contracting license that can offer to do the job at a lower cost, we would advise against going this route, as there could be quality issues or even worse, catastrophic problems that will require redoing much of the project.  Contractor licenses require rigorous training for a reason.  Every decision is based on knowledge and experience from the certification to ensure that your home is renovated in a safe manner with the highest quality.  

While it's certainly possible for a homeowner to perform their own home renovations, we would highly advise on hiring an experienced professional.  

Inexperience will inevitably lead to much trial and error, some of which can be costly in both time and money.  If a project is small enough, it may be reasonable to take the project on as a DIY challenge.  However, for large projects, we would advise on hiring a general contractor who does this for a living.  

Home improvement projects may be eligible for a tax write-off, but it's important to note whether the remodeling project is considered a repair or an improvement.

As indicated by the IRS, a repair is any modification that restores a home to its original state or value. Home repairs are not tax-deductible, except in the case of home offices and rental properties that you own.  

An improvement brings additional value to the home and thus increases the overall value of the property.  Improvements are generally tax-deductible, but may only be the case in the year the home is sold.  So if you make a home improvement in 2019 and decide to sell your house in 2022, you would only be able to take deductions on the 2022 return.  This is why it's important to keep the records of the home improvements that are made along the way so that you can claim the deductions later on if you decide to sell the home.