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May 19, 20223 min read

5 Home Renovation Mistakes!

Updated: Jul 8, 2022


Home renovations usually spring from a positive place, where updating a property to add value and influence the ambience is the primary objective. Therefore, it should be an inspiring journey full of optimism. However, without careful planning and preparation, sometimes these once noble intentions can lead to missteps that cause more hindrance than hope.


So, in order to alleviate some of that anticipated stress, we have traversed the home remodeling trajectory to reveal the five avoidable renovation mistakes…


1. HAVING A BUDGET, BUT NOT STICKING TO IT


When refreshing your home aesthetic, sometimes it can be tempting to ignore the numbers and literally go for broke. However, by knowing your budget and keeping to those set limitations you are more likely to maintain a positive mindset on your home renovation project and avoid any potential financial upsets or unexpected pitfalls along the way.

So, after understanding the costs we suggest stubbornly sticking to your budget to ensure the process of your home reno remains a positive one and not something that you look back in horror.


2. UNDERESTIMATING THE COST OF YOUR RENOVATION


As well as sticking to your budget, it’s important that you don’t miscalculate those renovation costs either. The biggest factors that influence price are labour and material costs and these can vary according to your location, the size of your property, and the complexity of your reno. For example, altering the layout of a home would be significantly more expensive than a relatively minor aesthetic refresh by comparison.


3. ‘DOING IT YOURSELF’ AS OPPOSED TO HIRING PROFESSIONALS


While it can be tempting to try and save a few dollars by doing a home renovation project yourself, there is a multitude of reasons why selecting specialised professionals is the more sensible solution.


Licensed tradespeople come with invaluable home renovation experience, as a result, they can anticipate any unforeseen problems. In addition, choosing a company that specialises in home renos means they can manage all the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to.


Also, from a practical perspective, ‘doing it yourself’ could be potentially dangerous and illegal particularly where electrics and plumbing are concerned. In fact, it could cost you more capital later down the line to repair any cost-cutting mistakes that you have made. Due to the insurances involved, there’s peace of mind when you have a registered company or licensed tradesman complete your home renovation too. They will have a sound understanding of the laws. So, if something does go wrong, parts can be replaced or reworked at no additional cost.


4. PURCHASING CHEAP FITTINGS AND FIXTURES


You know the old saying, ‘you get what you pay for’. Doing things cheap now will have a greater cost down the track. Therefore, it’s important to invest in quality fittings and fixtures for your home renovation, especially for regularly used products that can sustain the usual wear and tear. The best products come with competitive peace-of-mind warranties too, guaranteeing the level of quality that you are purchasing. In addition, sophisticated products that have their functionality and durability guaranteed are more aesthetically pleasing too.


5. NOT CONSULTING A DESIGNER


While it can be tempting to let your inspiration lead you, obtaining an expert opinion for your home renovation is often the best way to ensure your overall interior design aesthetic is pleasingly consistent.


Therefore, it’s always a good idea to consult a team of experts. At All Group WA our experienced team will help feed your inspiration by listening to your intended reno plans and offering the best advice to turn those interior design dreams into a reality.


If you are thinking about a renovation then give us a call, our team are ready to help you through the process and help you achieve your renovation goals. #allgroupwa


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