Home Remodeling in Springfield, IL

The thought of taking on a remodeling project can be daunting.  Whether you want to finally get rid of those old kitchen cabinets, redesign the bathrooms, make some major style changes to the whole house, or simply want to swap out your flooring or paint color, large home improvement jobs are rarely easy to tackle.  But at some point, kids grow up and move out, decorating styles change, elderly parents move in for care, and other major changes in life require some changes to your home.

Any project involving home remodeling in Springfield, IL, whether large or small, requires diligent planning to reduce the number of issues along the way and ensure that the end result was what you were expecting.  As such, we highly recommend taking the following steps before jumping into any remodeling project:

• Decide on a budget
• Make a list of wants and needs
• Lay out your end goal
• Make a plan

Tips from a Handyman

“Popular home improvement shows make remodels and other major projects seem easy in most cases when in reality, they’re complex and messy.  That’s why it’s so important to have a firm plan in place before starting any home improvement project.  When stressors arise, such as unexpected issues, it’s easier to get back on track and to keep your eyes on the prize.  Good pre-planning always makes for a smoother process.” - Owner, Springfield Remodeling & Handyman

Pre-Planning

Decide on a budget: We get it…crunching the numbers sucks, but your budget dictates what you can and cannot do in your project.  Once you settle on a target number, add about 10% to that to cover unexpected issues that arise.  Our quotes are generally very accurate, but there are some situations that are out of our control and that we can’t predict, including hidden water damage, mold, or infestations.
Make a list of wants and needs: Order it by how important each item is to you.
Lay out your desired design and style parameters: Need inspiration?  Take a walk through your local home improvement store, a tour of a model home in a new construction neighborhood, or thumb through a magazine.  It’s recommended that your final design align pretty closely with current trends if you plan to sell your home within the next five years or finding a buyer may be difficult.
Definitively plan out each facet of the remodel: Determine what’s going, what’s staying, and what’s needing to be added, especially in terms of structural components.  If the footprint of the home is to be changed or walls need to come down, those aren’t something that can be backtracked once work has started, so if you’re questioning yourself, just wait until you final plan is in place before starting anything.

Kitchen Remodeling

Since the kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, it is the space that is most often remodeled.  It has the potential to greatly increase the value of the property if done well and can make a huge difference in the feeling of a home’s interior.  Being a common gathering and food prep area, it’s not surprising that kitchen remodeling in Springfield, IL is something we do all the time for customers.  In addition to the steps listed above that should be done before a remodel, we also recommend:

• Review your food prep, kitchen storage, and traffic pattern needs.  This will dictate your cabinet layout and general kitchen features.  It’s the most cost-effective to keep the existing layout, but it can certainly be changed to match needs, wants, and new codes.
• Decide on your fixtures and finishes, including cabinets, counters, appliances, flooring, backsplash, faucet, sink, door hardware, and lighting.

Bathroom Remodeling

Most people view the bathroom simply as the place they rush through to get ready in the morning or where they spend a few minutes before hopping in to bed at night.  But if designed well, the bathroom can be a retreat where homeowners can relax, unwind, and enjoy spending time.  Once you’ve decided to take on bathroom remodeling in Springfield, IL, we recommend taking the following steps in addition to the ones listed above:

• Consider age-in-place measures you or a family member may need in the future, such as raised toilets and grab bars.
• Decide the main functionality of the bathroom so you can choose how to lay it out.  A master bath will have different needs than a half bath, for example.
• Choose your fixtures and finishes, including flooring, lighting, and plumbing.

Springfield, IL bathroom remodeling is a great way to update a smaller space that will make a difference in your daily life without breaking the bank

Home Remodeling

Remodeling a home can mean many forms, from whole house changes, to a few updates, such as fresh paint or new flooring.  We can handle it all, big or small!  After you’ve gone through the pre-planning steps we lay out at the top, we will work with to lay out other things you will need to consider, such as timing and how your daily life will be affected.  The complexity of the remodel will dictate how long it will take, with smaller projects taking a day or two, to large-scale projects taking a few weeks.  We will act as your one-stop-shop from quoting to cleanup, even handling permitting and all the other behind-the-scenes tasks.  We can help you with:​

• Flooring installation and replacement
• Painting
• Finished basements
• Installation of custom carpentry
• Tiling
• ​Door installation and replacement
  

• Window installation and window replacement in Springfield, IL
• Adding additions or levels
• Demolition of walls
• Framing
• Window covering and blinds installation

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Springfield, IL Remodeling Contractors

While DIY and cheap bids from other contractors may be attractive, they often end in headaches and problems down the road.  As the most experienced Springfield, IL handyman, our work is unsurpassed, leaving you with high-quality results that you can be proud to show off.  We treat each project with the care and attention to detail that we’d use on our own homes.
 
We’ve been remodeling Springfield, IL for years, and our experience shines through in our work.  Our happy clients are proof that we’re the most sought-after remodeling contractors in Springfield, IL.  We’ve worked with countless homeowners across the area to make their dreams a reality, and we want to help you, too!
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