Complete Kitchen Renovation Guide In Chicago

Complete Kitchen Renovation Guide In Chicago 

There are a couple of options to choose from when remodeling your kitchen in Chicago; the question is, what is your budget..? For how long are you planning to stay at the property? What is the purpose of the project? 

To start, you will need a good set of planning, drawing, and materials list to track your expenses and delivery time; for many new homeowners, it's the first renovation project, and they have no idea how complex the project can be if you don't plan it right from the start, in this article ill explain how to plan, budget, and execute by hiring the right company. 

Full Kitchen Remodeling 

It is an all-in project that you will turn your dated kitchen into a completely new space and look. For this type of project, you will need to set your budget aside and plan it accordingly; for buying materials, create a spreadsheet in Google Sheets with each item name, vendor, and price, then add it to your overall price with remodeling labor price, pricing can increase or decrease based upon your final scope of work, the simple rule is, the more that you will need to do the more that you are going to spend, the less that you are going to do, the less that you are going to pay, lets start with plumbing and electrical, those two items can be very pricey depending on how old is it, do you need to bring it up to code? Etc. If there is nothing wrong with it, you can save the money and spend it on other items in the kitchen area. Remember, there are the items to set your budget aside:

1. Electrical 
2. Plumbing
3. Demolition 
4. Drywall 
5. Framing
6. Flooring
7. Countertop 
8. Backsplash 
9. Appliances 
10. Cabinets
11. Permit fees 
12. Windows

Once you have calculated your materials cost, it is time to look into the labor cost, reach out to well-known companies in your town to gather estimates and get at least two to three estimates before hiring a company to compare and check the market value of your project. Once that is done, hire the company that provides you with the most detailed proposal that explains the scope of work in more detail; remember one thing: don't hire the cheapest proposal. They probably leave a lot of items out of the SOW. That will cause you a loss and cause you to deal with a very unethical contractor, which you don't want to do. Starting the research on the company is next; make sure that they are fully licensed and insured, they have a proof tracking record, check their recent projects, read reviews, and check if they have any debt owed to the contractor; the price factor is important but dealing with the right contractor is very important. You want to ensure that you get what you pay for, don't waste time with unprofessional, and focus on the one that answers all of your questions and wants your project; there are many contractors out there, but not all are organized and professionals, research time is critical for a successful project. Take your time, as long as it takes. 

This article helps you guide your project in the right direction.