5 Steps to Prepare for Remodeling

<img src="http://live-diamond-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/Case-Design.Remodeling-work-CASE-Park-Ct-4-1024x683.jpeg" alt="If" style="height: ;width: "/> If you’re planning to remodel in 2017, you’ll need to get the ball rolling early. Photo: Case Design/Remodeling (2016) Like many Bay Area homeowners, you may be planning for a remodeling project in the upcoming new year. Since preparedness is the name of the game in remodeling, it’s best to start addressing the preliminary details well in advance. Use the following tip sheet to make sure all your bases are covered: 1. Get multiple bids. Getting estimates from at least three contractors will enable you to compare bids and make a more educated choice. 2. Verify your contractor’s credentials. Prior to hiring, make sure your contractor is properly licensed and has current liability and workers’ compensation insurance. 3. Develop your ideas. In addition to discussing design ideas with your contractor, flip through some home remodeling magazines and clip out things that catch your eye. 4. Pad your budget. Set aside an additional 10 percent of your budget to cover any unforeseen expenses that come up during the project. 5. Find out about permits. Besides determining any necessary changes to your design, preemptively inquiring about permits will let you know if your project is legally feasible to begin with. <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a> Local, Top Rated Diamond Certified Companies Related to Your Topic <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/alameda-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">Alameda County Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/contractor-remodeling-additions/ca/napa-county/" target="_self">Napa County Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/san-francisco-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">San Francisco Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/contra-costa-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">Contra Costa County Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/santa-cruz-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">Santa Cruz County Remodeling Contractors</a> Related Articles <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Home-Remodeling/" target="_self">The Homeowner's Guide to Home Remodeling</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-top-rated-companies/hub/ca/san-francisco-bay-area/" target="_self">Find Top Rated Companies in the San Francisco Bay Area</a>