There are more than a dozen areas in your house where remodeling can go a long way uplifting your interior and home curb appeal. However, remodeling a house is an extensive project that involves the expertise of many different contractors to execute a successful home renovation.
It is important to understand the different types of residential home remodeling contractors and their roles when considering sprucing up your home. There are many remodeling companies and finding the right one will greatly determine the total cost of renovation as well as your experience with their staff and service. Read on to explore more about the contract services available for a home renovation project.
1. General Contractors
Design build contractors are the guys to go for when considering complete house remodeling project. They can help to create your dream house by introducing great renovation ideas. Generally, these contractors are responsible for sourcing material and equipment, hiring labor, budgeting, coordinating and construction management.
General contractors companies combine knowledge and skills that form an effective organizational structure that ensures operational efficiency. Project managers work in tandem with architecture, accounting, and administrative staff to bring a project into completion. Design build contractors will sometimes hire sub-contractors, or use their in-house renovators depending on the project.
2. Remodeling Contractors
These types of building contractors focus on major renovation projects such as kitchen or bathroom remodeling or adding a new room to your house. Bathroom and kitchen renovations are the most prominent types of home remodeling perhaps because it’s cost-effective to redo than relocate to a new place. Addin
In 2016, the most recent year for which the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has data, 81% of remodelers said kitchens were their most common renovation, while bathrooms were a close second at 80%. Whole-house renovations were the third most common. Room additions, such as the addition of a master bedroom, came in fourth.
Remodeling contractors often have limited knowledge and experience than general contractors. However, if you’re only looking for simple renovations that don’t involve intensive construction, consider remodeling contractors.
3. Home Additions Contractors
Home addition contractors are remodelers who don’t get involved in the architectural design process but specialize in whole house remodeling. While they can work alongside design build remodeling contractors, home addition contractors are especially home addition builders.
If you already have your preferred designs for renovation, you can separately hire a home addition contractor to do the job. However, make sure the contractor is solely dedicated to your project rather than them working on your project while looking to earn new business. This will eliminate any unprecedented construction delays and ensure your project is completed successfully.
4. Restoration ‘Remodeling’ Contractors
Restoration contractors are specialized remodelers dealing with water, fire, wind and mold infestation in the home. Their primary work is to restore the home features, functionality and appearance as it was before the damage. Some home insurance companies often work with restoration contractors to help resettle their client in the event of fire, wind or water damage to the house.
So whether you are looking to remodel your kitchen, bathroom, sunrooms, garage or basements, understanding these differences will help you choose the right contractor to head your remodeling project.
