What to Think About When Planning a Remodel

When you are planning a remodel of your home, one of the first things that comes to mind may be “what will it cost?”

Project costs for a remodel include several categories, dependent of course on your specific project.

Typically, you’ll need to cover costs for these categories:

·?????Soft costs (fees for services for architect, structural engineer, interior designer, landscape architect, etc.)

·?????Interim operations costs (moving, storage, rent)

·?????Financing costs

·?????Construction costs

·?????Owner’s contingency (typically a % of construction cost)

·?????Furnishings, fixtures and equipment

At Thayer Hopkins Architects (www.thayerhopkins.com), we’ve found it helpful to provide clients with this info at the beginning of their project so that there are no surprises later on. This exercise can aid in allocating the budget realistically so that the project can actually come to life and increase the clients’ enjoyment of their home.

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