Do I REALLY Need It?

Home improvement has become one of our country’s greatest enjoyed pastimes. According to the US Census Bureau, Americans spent a whopping $260 billion on home improvements, maintenance
and repairs in 2006. This figure rose to over $350 billion in 2015 and this year it is projected to rise another 4%!

Of all the rooms in your home, the bathroom represents the fastest return on any remodeling investment according to realtors and remodelers alike. According to Remodeling Magazine, more than 86% of your bathroom remodeling expenses can be recouped within a year of resale of your home. Please note, not every room in the house offers such a high return as remodeling your bathroom.

On the flip side, everyone agrees there are few spaces like the bathroom which are as personal and needed as the bathroom. I suppose it is because the bathroom serves a number of functions, and for multiple individuals. Therefore, designing a bathroom and completing a home remodel of this caliber can be challenging. BUT, hiring a professional to insure your desired changes are feasible given the age and location of your existing electrical and plumbing, the general design of your existing walls and floor can be even more difficult! BUT DO YOU REALLY NEED A NEW BATHROOM?

Here are 5 Signs You NEED A New Bathroom!

1. Things Start Going Wrong and Breaking Down
2. Your Bathroom’s Hopelessly Outdated
3. Your Bathroom’s Not Your Style
4. You’re Thinking Of Selling Your House
5. Your Needs Have Changed

Call today for a free home estimate for your next remodeling project by calling Father and Son Building and Remodeling at 419-471-1191 or visit www.toledofandsremodeling.com to learn more about us today!

Considering a Bathroom Remodel? Set the stage for success!

As with any home improvement project, communication is always critical from the first call to the final install day when you do a completion walk thru your new home upgrade. Here are a few key items you might want to discuss or ask questions about with your home remodeling contractor. Being communicative is crucial for a successful home renovation.

At Father and Son Building and Remodeling we always cover these areas, so you never have to worry. However, in case you want a head start when planning your new Bathroom remodel or other home improvement here is a top list of considerations when planning!

• Are you planning to live in the house during renovations, or do they need you to leave for safety reasons? If so, be prepared for minor interruptions to your normal day to day routine. Especially if you have children in school.
• Will any water, sewer, gas, or electric utilities be turned off or disrupted. If so, ask to be provided with notification of at least 24 hours ahead of time so you can make other arrangements if necessary.
• Is a permit needed for your renovation? If so, ask the contractor to handle permit acquisition.
• What are the start and finish dates for the renovation? How is rain or inclement weather handled. What about product delays or unforeseen issues worked around? Are these issues specified in the final contract?
• What are the working hours for the project? Are you ok with any specific work occurring on weekends or does your city not allow any work on any specific days of the weekend?
• When was your home built? If it was before 1978, all painted surfaces or materials to be removed or disturbed must be tested for lead based paint by a Lead-Safe certified contractor per EPA regulations. Additionally, the contractor completing the demo or removal work must be EPA Lead-Safe certified.
• How does the contractor handle dust containment? Ask if the contractor hangs plastic sheeting over doorways and openings to help contain as much dust as possible.
• Is the contractor planning to have a portable toilet delivered to the job? Or, will they be using your bathroom?
• How will the jobsite debris be dealt with? How often is the debris removed from remodeling site?

And finally after the project has been completed, and the final payment is due, it is always best to create a final punch list of items that need attention or touch up and give a copy of this list to the contractor. Remember, no matter how good a home remodeling crew is there are bound to be something in question! So don't panic, just be COMMUNICATIVE! Like we said in the beginning, communication is critical for a successful home improvement project! Good Luck!

If you are interested in learning more about how Father and Son Building and Remodeling can help you with your home improvement project call us today at 419-471-1191 or visit our website at www.toledofandsremodeling.com!

Considering An Attic Conversion

At Father and Son Building and Remodeling we have discovered in all our years of experience in building garages and pole barns a missed opportunity is finishing the attic in your home or above your garage. This type of home addition idea is an interesting alternative to building a full blown home addition.

Again as we have been stressing home additions and this type of remodeling requires a professional. In order to convert an attic space some structural strengthening may be required for the attic floor to support additional home living space of this type, especially if it will include a bathroom of any size. Bathtubs, toilets and vanities are not very light weight. However, frequently attic conversions are designed to develop additional bedrooms, offices, art studios, exercise rooms and fourth bedrooms.

Call today for a free home estimate for your next remodeling project by calling Father and Son Building and Remodeling at 419-471-1191 or visit www.toledofandsremodeling.com to learn more about us today!

Professional Key Home Remodeling Addition Considerations and Ideas

Building a home addition onto the exterior of your home can be considered by many homeowners as one of the most expensive solutions for creating additional living space in their home. However, cutting corners and not hiring a professional to remodel your home can be equally as costly.

Here are a few areas to consider when hiring a professional to remodel your home and build an addition on your home, including: requiring a designer, property setbacks, zoning regulations, and material choices not readily available that may need to be evaluated for consideration.  In addition, gas and electric utilities may need to be brought in to the remodel and gas and/or electric lines have to be moved and approved by the utility companies.These are areas only a professional home remodeler who is licensed, bonded and insured can handle with detail and accuracy when it comes to your home.

Please understand, several of these vital issues are unnecessary when remodeling or renovating an existing portion of any home in order to gain living space, but they are determining factors of the type of professional you should hire. So remember to consider only hiring a professional when you remodel your home and interview long and hard before making your final selection. Price should not always be the final determining factor when it comes to your home, family or financial investment.

Don't Get Lost When Considering Home Remodeling!

Expand your living space and give it a fresh look and feel with a professional home remodeler like Father and Son Building and Remodeling today and you won't! We begin each home remodeling project with a professional meeting to discuss your home remodeling needs and when we completely understand your expectations we provide a free written estimate. A consultation with a Father and Son home remodeling expert is easy and will help you determine what you really want out of your home moving forward!

Since 1983 Father and Son Building and Remodeling has been serving the Greater Toledo community and Southeast Michigan area as a licensed, bonded and insured provider of home remodeling and building services.

You will never find a job to big or too small for us! Please call today for a free home estimate or read more by visiting our website at www.toledofandsremodeling.com

Looking for More Living Space In Your Home?

Think Basement Renovation!

A finished basement will immediately add new living space that wasn’t previously available, but it will also add more value to your home! A finished basement remodel can offer lots of new space options, including: extra bedrooms, man caves, entertainment rooms, craft rooms, organized storage for the entire family, indoor / outdoor area extending out to the deck, and yes...even an additional full bathroom can be part of a full basement remodel or renovation.

Father and Son Building and Remodeling has been serving the Greater Toledo community and Southeast Michigan area since 1983 as a licensed, bonded and insured provider of home remodeling and building services call us now at 419-471-1191 for a free estimate! You can also check out more information about us at www.toledofandsremodeling.com!

Kitchen Renovations Can Be Delicious!

Many families experience the most memorable times in their kitchen around the table! Would you agree?
Many polls show it is the most visited room in the home throughout the day with the bedroom falling a distant last!

Knowing these facts it is easy to understand why many fear remodeling the kitchen. However, at Father and Son Building and Remodeling you can rest easy! We can create a very efficient, inviting, and exciting living space your entire family will love and enjoy for many years to come. Not to mention, if you are looking at the long term value of your home kitchen remodels are well known for increasing the value of a home, not to mention when new cabinets, appliances, flooring, and lighting is installed.energy efficiency and other cost savings will arise when you spend more time at home with your family cooking all those healthy culinary delights!

Call today for a free home estimate for your next kitchen remodeling project by calling Father and Son Building and Remodeling at 419-471-1191 or if you just want to learn more about us and what we have to offer when it comes to home remodeling visit us at www.toledofandsremodeling.com