As we live in our homes we sometimes out grow them. What use to work now just does not fit. Like a lot of people they choose the route of remodeling instead of moving. If you have your friends and family close by sometimes moving is not an option. Some simple and sometimes not so simple changes in a home can put that house that you were living in back into the home that you envisioned yourself living in. If you are ready for remodeling your home you will need to have someone that you feel confident with their work. There has to be a line of communication open between every one that is involved so that the end product is understood. When you find someone that will work with you to build your home the way you have envisioned it is a fun process. What could be more fun than to build the home of your dreams? At Baltimore Remodeling they work with you and can even make recommendations that could save you hundreds of dollars. They do interior and exterior additions and remodeling. Baltimore remodeling can erect modular homes from your plans or a stock one. They also build decks, patios, carports and fences. They are also registered with the State of Maryland Rehab Project.
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Yes, spring is a good time to remodel..this was a recent report showing it is 20% less expensive now to remodel than it was in 2006
The remodeling stars have aligned for U.S. homeowners in 2009. Thanks to the Obama administration’s stimulus plan - the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - building material prices that are at their lowest in many years and contractors that are bidding aggressively for work. The cost-to-remodel survey completed by http://www.remodelormove.com in March, 2009 reveals that homeowners can see savings of 20 percent on many of the most common remodeling projects.
Savings vary by state, region, and the specific project, but no matter where and what remodeling is being done, it is less expensive now to remodel than it has been for several years.
For example, a kitchen remodel in Arizona now costs a lot less than it did in 2006. The new windows, doors, roofing, and insulation materials can earn the maximum Federal Recovery Act tax credit (on one’s federal income tax) of $1,500. The new credits apply to remodels and purchases made after the date of enactment of the Economic Stimulus Act for the cost of many products, including windows, insulation, roofs, sliding glass doors, garage doors, and French doors. To claim the new tax credits homeowners will be required to complete and file IRS Form 5695.
In Pennsylvania, in addition to the federal tax credit, the state offers the Keystone HELP Energy Efficiency Loan and Rebate Program to help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The program includes several types of low-interest loans and, for projects completed after February 23, 2009, Energy Star rebates, and Advanced Performance Energy Star Rebates of up to $250 and $500, respectively.
A list of the different rebates, credits, and discounts can be found at remodelormove.com and dsireusa.org
In addition to the energy and stimulus package savings, the most common building products, such as lumber, dry wall, insulation, and plumbing fixtures cost 10 percent less now than they did in 2006, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
The cabinet industry is an example of what has been happening to the sales volume and cost of home improvement materials over the past few years. Sales volume at some manufacturers had dropped 40 percent by the end of 2008. But, in the first three months of 2009, sales rebounded by 10 percent. Many cabinet companies are offering discounts of 10-50 percent on some product lines
So, how does this all impact a typical kitchen remodel? This summary shows the savings potential.
An Example of a typical kitchen remodel in 2006
Cabinets $10,000
Flooring $2,500
Appliances $3,000
Countertop $5,500
Fixtures $2,000
Doors, windows
Lumber, materials $2,000
Labor $15,000
Contractor Overhead & miscellaneous costs $10,000
Total 2006 cost $50,000
The same kitchen remodel in 2009
Cabinets $8,000 - 20% savings from retailers
Flooring $2,000 - 20% savings from retailers
Appliances $2,500 - 17% savings from retailers and government programs
Countertop $5,000 - 9% savings from manufactures and retailers
Fixtures $1,800 - 10% savings from retailers and government programs
Doors, windows
Lumber, materials $1,500 - 25% savings from retailers and government programs
Labor $12,000 - 20% savings from contractors
Contractor Overhead & misc costs $7,000 - 30% savings from contractors and retailers
Total 2009 cost $39,800 - 20% savings from the cost in 2006
To achieve such savings, homeowners will need to take advantage of all the rebates and discounts on windows, doors, appliances, etc., as well as competitive bids from contractors and skilled tradesman. The online remodeling cost estimate calculators at remodelormove.com are a good way to get an initial budget for a project.
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