Some Common Renovation Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Easily

Home renovation is a great step as it can add value to your home and make you feel so comfortable. Our home is the biggest asset and by keeping it well maintained, we also protect it. However, when the renovation is done poorly, it can make us feel frustrated. Renovation mistakes can also be expensive and time consuming. So that is why it’s important to know what common renovation mistakes are and what you need to do while renovating your home. Go on reading and you will learn a lot of things you haven’t known before. The top mistakes are outlined below.

1. Having Unreal Budget

Have you decide what you want? Can you afford it and will your budget be enough to make your vision come into reality. If you don’t know exactly what your budget it, probably you will run out of money before you finish. It happens to all, so be sure it will happen to you as well.

Solution: We advise you to plan everything beforehand and never forget about your budget. However, if you have no idea then get help from a professional team and the experts will certainly help you a lot.

2. Overlooking Real Issues

By tearing down walls and ripping up floors in an older home, you will surely find out something unexpected. Some of the most common issues us dodgy electrical or plumbing work done in the past.

Solution: We advise you to fix those problems as early as possible even if the cost is unexpected. By solving this issue earlier you will avoid serious problems and save money afterwards.

3. Bathroom Renovation Nightmares

Bathrooms get a lot of regular use and are often the first room in the house that needs a renovation. So it can be a great mistake if you perform tasks in the wrong order in the bathroom.

Solution: Bathroom is such an area at home that you should never make any mistake there. We recommend hiring a professional which will save you time and money. Besides, the results will be as you wish. Their work will come with a warranty and if you experience any issues they will be responsible to fix it.

4. Changing Your Mind Very Often

This is really simple. Note that the more you change your mind, the more money you will spend.

Solution: Be confident about your decisions. You can hire an interior designer at the beginning of your project so that he/she can help you in making a final decision and give you useful recommendations. This will also reduce your stress level.

5. Using Your Friend, Cousin, Or Mate As A Trade

Almost always there is a friend or mate who will want to help you. Unfortunately, this scenario can bring various issues. You may also be unhappy with the quality of the work and it will also result in a break-down in your relationship.

Solution: We don’t recommend engaging family, friends or a friend’s mate. Hire a professional who knows the industry inside out.

6. Measuring Once

Everybody knows this one, but for some reason, we usually get impatient and want fast results. Making sure your measurements are correct will save you work, money, time, and stress.

Solution: Always measure twice, cut once in order to get the results you really want.

7. Using Cheap Tape Or Glue

We often look for affordable methods. That is why we are used to choosing cheap adhesives thinking they will do the same job.

Solution: For adhesives for your kitchen or bathroom remodel, don’t choose standard tape or glue. Anything to do with the structure of your home that needs adhering also needs specific tape or glue to do the job perfectly.

8. Doing An Awful DIY Paint Job

Painting is a classic finishing process and provides the final polish to your home. However, poor painting can ruin your amazing renovation project. DIY painting can be cost-effective but the risks are high. For example, you can leave unsightly brush-marks, paint drips and messy edges.

Solution: Never save money for painting and be honest about your own abilities and time. If you are short of time and you are not experienced then consider hiring a professional.

9. Buying Cheap Fixtures

Saving a few dollars in the short term is not always wise in the long term. So we always recommend investing in the best quality fixtures that you can afford in high-use areas like in your kitchen and bathroom.

Solution: Don’t opt for cheap choices to save money. Buy quality fixtures and have great results in the long term.

10. Buying Tiles on Sale!

This doesn’t always mean you are investing in the highest quality tiles. Of course, finding a tile that you like which is on sale can save you big bucks. However, before you jump in, you should know what you are buying.

Solution: We suggest asking the Supplier two questions:

(1) Are the remaining tiles all from the same batch? Tiles coming from different batches can have various colours which can ruin your final look.

(2) Are there enough tiles remaining in stock for future repairs and wastage? Tiles on sale could be end of line stock.

Why Choose CG Building Solutions

There are a number of Don’ts that you should follow so that your renovation will meet your demands. However, there is also a great solution that will save you a lot of extra stress and money. Leave your home renovation Taupo project to CG Building Solutions and let the Builder Taupo start the process. The contractors use high-quality materials and make sure to save you much money and complete the job as fast as possible.

Rest assured that they never compromise the quality of the job. They believe you deserve the best home renovation Taupo and strive to leave you 100% satisfied with the results. Having vast experience in the field of home renovation Taupo, the Builder Taupo as well as the whole team behind CG Building Solutions guarantees to handle everything in the best way possible.

No matter you need an extension, reshape your existing space or a simple upgrade within the spaces, trust Builder Taupo and CG Building Solutions will keep your project on time and on budget.