One of the biggest concerns you will have about your kitchen renovation is cost. You are going to need to get a few contractor bids for a kitchen renovation. But how many is enough?
Just to get an idea of where prices are, it is recommended you get 3-5 kitchen contractor bids. This will give you a good idea of what the prices are. It will also give you an idea of what the contractors are like and how much experience they have.
This will give you a chance to meet several contractors and that will help you make a better-informed decision. You can tell quite a bit about someone and you will get a good feeling whether you can trust them and will enjoy working with them.
The lowest contractor bids are not always a better deal for a kitchen renovation. They may bid low due to not having much experience or they simply are trying to undercut the other contractors.
Different Contractors
Depending on what type of job you are doing will depend on the type of contractor you hire. General contractors are often skilled enough to complete the job.
A general contractor is often responsible for providing and coordinating all of the labor, materials, and equipment needed for your kitchen renovation. They will have people who can come in and do the work.
A specialized contractor might be needed, depending on how big the job is going to be. They can handle other tasks like:
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Heating and air conditioning
- Landscaping
- Solar panels
- Doors and windows
- Electric
- Insulation
When you are getting bids for your renovation project, keep these items in mind.
How to Choose
Once you’ve received multiple kitchen contractor bids, you can start to narrow them down to find the one you think will be the best choice.
You can take the bids that are too high or too low out. The middle ones will be a better estimate of the actual cost of your renovation.
Meet with the contractors and ask them some questions. This will give you a better idea of who they are and what they are like. You are going to be spending quite a bit of time with them, so you want to be able to trust them in your home.
You can also find out about the contractor online. Check out their website and social media. You can also find reviews for them online. Remember that not all bad reviews are a red flag. But a lot of them will be.
You can ask them for references, as well. Talk to people who worked with them in the past to find out if they will be a good fit for your project. Check out some of the work they have completed in the past.
Questions for Your Contractor
You should prepare a few questions for your kitchen contractor before getting any bids. They should be willing and happy to answer them.
- Are they licensed, bonded, and insured?
- Will they come and evaluate the home before submitting a bid, or is it done online or over the phone?
- Ask them for references.
- Will they take care of the mess every day?
Also, get the bids in writing, just in case there are disagreements later on.
Karin Ross Design
You can trust the award-winning team at Karin Ross Designs. They can oversee every step of the way from design planning to completion of your upcoming remodeling project.
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, we can guide you on what can be done and what needs to be done. Contact us today.
