There may come a time when you are ready to update or modify your Clearwater home. The home that you are presently living in may no longer meet your needs. It may be that the house that you are planning to move into may need an overhaul to fit your needs. In any case, your new vision and lifestyle may call for a partial or a whole home remodel. Redesigning a complete house is a tall project which may have started for you for any number of reasons.

  • Perhaps purchasing your dream was more expensive than purchasing and rebuilding. Therefore, you chose a not so perfect home that was in just the right place, at the right price.
  • Maybe you love the Clearwater area where you live, in view of that, you want to turn your present home into your dream home.
  • Possibly your house needs upgrades to make it ready for market.
  • Maybe your family size changed subsequently you want to expand or down-size.
  • It’s possible that you started by renovating, that is, updating and repairing, and the project has grown to become a whole home remodel.
  • It might be that you’ve lived in your home for a long time and it’s time to redesign to meet the times.

Whatever the reason, there are many options available to you for creating a Clearwater home that has the look and feel that fits your dreams and your needs.

Doing It Yourself or Whole Home Remodelers

Your home reconstruction project may involve only several rooms or may encompass the entire house. In either event, redesigning your home is a large undertaking.

A whole house remodel involves many moving parts and might be overwhelming. Many decisions will need to be made, not to mention the many people and actions that need to be coordinated. These include:

  • Firstly, determine the purpose of the project, then
  • Formulating a plan
  • Creating a budget and considerations for staying within the budget
  • Design and consulting
  • Architectural drawings and plans
  • Timing and deadlines
  • Codes and inspections
  • Permits
  • Choosing, hiring, coordinating, and managing subcontractors and tradesmen, for instance, masons, plumbers, electricians, flooring professionals, painters, and woodworkers.
  • Choosing, ordering, purchasing materials and supplies like flooring, tile, countertops, cabinets, appliances, and lighting fixtures, to name a few
  • Not to mention, plans for living in or out of your Clearwater home during the construction phase.

You Have Options

There is more than one way to get a whole home remodel job accomplished. An in-between option is hiring a general contractor and putting “sweat-equity” into your project.

Do-It-Yourself

You may choose to be your own contractor and handle the whole home remodeling yourself. To start with, be brutally honest in determining what you can successfully do by yourself. You may be incredibly handy, however, maybe you’re not. Don’t rush your project. Look for creative ideas. Take your time and shop around. Find just the right pieces, just the right prices. Be aware of what you are able to recycle or repurpose. Be willing to ask for help or advice from a trusted source in the Clearwater area when you need it.

A General Contractor

On the other hand, you may choose a Clearwater based general contractor to manage the project for you. The best choice is a contractor that is referred to you. Be sure to check references, reviews, licenses and liens. Take time to look at their portfolio. Your home is an expression of yourself, it’s your haven and sanctuary. You will want to feel completely at ease with the general contractor that you hire as your whole home remodeler. Consider how you feel when you talk with them, notable:

  • Do they listen fully?
  • Do they get your vision?
  • Is their agenda your agenda?
  • Are they offering you options?

Working in Tandem

A general contractor is prepared to work with you to the extent that you would like to be involved in the planning and execution of your whole home remodel. Some Clearwater contractors will offer consulting and mentoring by the hour offering not only offering expertise but also guidance as well. You may be a jack of all trades, conversely, you may want to stick with demolition and adding finishing touches. Consider things such as:

  • Picking up materials
  • Installing face plates
  • Installing light fixtures
  • Patching and sanding
  • Painting
  • Clean-up
  • Taking the trash to the dump or recycle

How West Shore Construction Can Help

Due to our many years in the industry, West Shore Construction is able to make recommendations as the reputable general contractor for your whole home remodeling project. Whatever type of project you are considering, we can help you.

Please call us today at 727-488-8182 or visit our contact page. We service the Clearwater area and are happy to help you with whatever you need to improve your home.