Idea to Construction in 8 Steps

So you think you want to remodel? How exciting! Here are some things to know before you get started:

1. Decide What You Want to Remodel
Clearly identify what problem you want to solve? Trying to fix the flow of your kitchen? Bathroom too small for your growing family? Perhaps you’re transitioning your house so you can age-in-place! Read More

2. Determine Your Budget
House flipping and design shows are great for ideas, but terrible for budgets. They have done a great disservice to non-Hollywood expectations for how much remodeling should cost. Whatever world they get their prices from; it is not located on this planet! Read More

3. Find Someone You Trust
If starting from scratch, the best way to find someone trustworthy is to start by talking to friends. Just ask people you know who they have hired and what their experience was like. Cross-reference those good recommendations with Facebook, Google reviews, and Angie’s list. Read More

4. Get the Space Designed
Do not move forward on your project until you have designed and on paper – not in your head. This is the key to a successful remodel. Spend the time to get the design right. Read More

5. Get an Estimate
Once you submit a final design to a contractor for an estimate, expect to wait 2-3 weeks for an estimated price. Read More

6. Sign a Contract
Always, always, always sign a contract. By law in PA, any job over $1000 requires a contract regardless of if it’s family, friends, or strangers. If you have a contractor willing to skip the contract, be concerned. Read More

7. Pre-Construction Phase
Your contractor should be in contact as the start of your project nears. They should outline what is happening, set up expectations for communication, questions, and concerns that may arise. Read More

8. Construction Begins
You made it! Congratulations on your new project – have fun, be honest with your contractor, and keep the lines of communications open and flowing and you’ll be enjoying your new space in no time! Read More

That’s it! Clearly define your goals, find trustworthy
people to execute your vision, and get started! 

The renovation experts at DBC Remodeling & Construction would be happy to work with you to help you love where you live. We ease the anxiety of the construction process with our trustworthy guidance, attentive service, kind communication, and skilled craftsmanship. We have consistently provided our customers with expert experience since 2007.

• Want a new deck? We love decks!
• Dreaming of a new sunroom? As an authorized dealer of Betterliving Sunrooms, Patio Rooms, Screen Rooms, and Enclosed Porches, you can trust the quality of our solutions!
• Kitchen and bathroom in need of some updating? DBC is the right call for you!
• Basement in need of some TLC? From renovation to waterproofing to crawl space repairs, we’ve got you covered!

Together, we can bring the dream for your home to life!

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