You
have finally decided to improve your kitchen. Good for you! But after
the initial excitement, you must go down to business. And when it comes
to kitchen remodeling, there is one thing that needs attention: the
BUDGET.
Budget
determines everything in a kitchen remodeling. The cost of an average
kitchen remodeling project can range from $5,000 to $150,000. It can
even go higher depending on the kitchen cabinets you will choose (in
case you will replace your old ones). Kitchen cabinets account for
about half the total cost of the project. It may seem expensive, but
later on, you will see that it is worth it. The prices of kitchen
cabinets are affected by their quality, type of material that they are
made of, and their production --- if they are mass-produced or
custom-made. Brand names and certain established makers of kitchen
cabinets also affect the prices of kitchen cabinets. Other factors that
may bloat your budget for your kitchen remodeling project are
countertops, back splashes, flooring, and the professional fee of your
contractor.
The
budget also spells the difference between a kitchen renovation and a
complete kitchen rebuild. The cost of a kitchen renovation largely
depends on the age of the house where the kitchen is situated.
Statistics place average kitchen renovation costs around $125 to $225
per square foot. This estimate can be higher if you hire a well-known
contractor, and can be significantly less if you do the kitchen
renovation by yourself. On the other hand, a kitchen rebuild, costs
around $75 to $130 per square foot also depending on the contractor.
You
might have noticed by now that the professional fee of your contractor
largely affects the price of your kitchen remodeling project and
consequently your allocated budget for this kitchen makeover. Hence,
choosing the best contractor in town is of prime importance. You surely
do not want to pay someone who would deliver poor results.
Some
people choose contractors who ask for a lower per-square-foot cost.
However, you must check beyond the prices. While the bid of one
contractor may seem cheaper, the contractor who charges a seemingly
higher price may provide you with services beyond what you paid. Think
of this scenario: Builder A may seem to charge cheaply with a meager $75
per square foot. But how sure are you that he will give you quality
services and not only the minimum requirements that will meet that
price? On the other hand, Builder B may charge a higher price yet will
add extra insulation, run electric plugs and outlets, and will work with
special needs such as green building.
In
the long run, you will get more from a seemingly more expensive kitchen
remodeling project. But still, be cautious. Your kitchen remodeling
project needs not empty your savings pocket.
SoKo Flooring & Interiors
13194 US Hwy 301 S. Suite 205 Riverview, Florida 33578
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