How do I start?
- Decide what you want and/or need and put it into words on paper
- Evaluate the limits of your investment. Consider:
- What total home valuation is appropriate for your neighborhood?
- How long will you live here and enjoy the improvements?
- How much are you willing/able to invest?
- Your time and effort will be necessary.
- Your lifestyle and convenience will usually be affected during remodeling
- Find your home ownership documents, you’ll want to review your deed and subdivision deed restrictions, find your recent real estate tax receipt, a current survey which shows your home and improvements on your lot (property boundaries, corners, easements, the footprint of buildings on the lot, and legal description).
- Contact a professional that you like and feel good working with:
- Recommendations from friends, coworkers
- Polk County Builders Association
- Better Business Council
- Make sure they specialize in the work you propose
- Make sure they have the proper credentials (Occupational license, proper business license from city, county and state authorities demonstrating competency in the type of work you propose, workers’ compensation and general liability insurance, and a good track record for success in our area for several years.)
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