5 Tips for Avoiding Kitchen Renovation Disaster

Five tips to help ensure a successful kitchen renovation, including assessing abilities, staying on budget, electrical ideas, and more. These tips are important for anyone thinking of starting a kitchen renovation project.

Kitchen renovations can be stressful and costly - particularly if completed incorrectly. The kitchen is the focal point of most homes, so we know you want to make sure the job is done well. The experienced home renovation team at Heilman Renovations www.heilmanrenovations.ca have put our heads together and come up with five top tips on how to go about a kitchen renovation project properly. These five tips will help you to keep your sanity and can save you significant time and money to boot. 

Tip #1 - Are You Ready to Renovate? 

Take some time, sit back, and think about what you can contribute to the kitchen renovation project. Do you possess the complete set of skills that a complex project like a kitchen renovation necessitates? Be honest with yourself on what you can and cannot do. So many people think they can take on a kitchen renovation all by themselves, and then reality sets in after they have bitten off more than they can chew. Many of our kitchen renovation projects begin by tearing out the less-than-stellar work of an enthusiastic DIY-er.

Also think about how much time you have to devote to the project. Even if you think you have the skill set needed to renovate the kitchen, a kitchen renovation is a big job that will require a lot of time. 

In the end, it is important that you get the job done right. If you are not confident that you can do it, then using a professional is always the right way to go. 

Tip # 2- Establish a Budget Ahead of Time 

We have found it to be a common occurrence for people to go over budget when doing any kind of home renovation, especially the kitchen. So many different and unexpected problems can arise during a renovation, and most of these things do require more time and money. 

To help avoid a constantly increasing cost of renovation it is very important to sit down before the project begins and write out a solid budget. Do research to determine costs of materials, professional assistance, and any costs the city may require for a remodel. After the budget is written out, add an additional 10 percent to cover those extra costs that may arise. 

Tip # 3 - Use Existing Plumbing/Electrical locations  

You will save yourself a lot of time and trouble by using the existing connections already in your kitchen. Many people start a remodel and want to move where the sink or stove goes. Be aware this can cost lots of extra time and money. If possible, try to keep the sink and other major utilities in the same spot and work around them. 

Tip #4 - Be Smart When Selecting Appliances 

Most people who do a kitchen renovation also want to choose new appliances, which is another costly party of a renovation. Start shopping for appliances long before you start your renovation. This way you can take advantage of special deals, sales, and open box specials. Many of the deals can save you upwards of 50 percent.

Tip # 5 - Do Electrical Upgrades and Lighting at the Same Time 

In most kitchen renovations the lighting is upgraded, as well as some changes made to the electrical layout of the space. Be sure to do both of these projects at the same time. Combining these two major tasks will save time, money, and headaches down the road. 

Remembering these 5 tips will help you along the way to having your dream kitchen, while maintaining your sanity and staying within budget.