Your remodel can typically take anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months depending on the scope of the job. Carolina Bays will usually specify a time frame on our contracts for expected time frames for projects. A typical room addition is 30 to 45 business days. A typical kitchen is 20 to 30 business days. This allows time for quality work, proper inspections with your building department and gives a buffer time for any weather delays or other needed quality control.
Most remodeling projects require a permit including any structural, electrical or plumbing changes. There are some exceptions for smaller items. Check with your local building department to see what is required for your project.
Remodeling can certainly increase your home value as long as the project is well planned. We do recommend doing projects that will not dramatically overvalue your home for your neighborhood if your chief concern is home valuation. Also, some projects have a higher return on investment than others.
If hidden damage is hidden during your project (such as rotted wood, termites, bad wiring, etc) this could not have been observed during the bidding process. Our standard procedure is to: show the item to the customer, explain the issue, provide an estimate to repair the damage or recommend a qualified professional (for specialty trade work) and then complete the work. We do not repair hidden damages without prior customer approval. In some cases, it may be advisable to get your insurance company involved for higher cost level repairs. We will work with you through the insurance process if appropriate.
You can remain in your home for most remodeling projects. We do ask customers to be aware that there can be some inconveniences during even the best planned projects. Electricity or other utilities may be temporarily disconnected, noise from tools, traffic through your home and other regular workman activities of this nature can be stressful to some people. In those cases, some people choose to be away during construction. However, from our experience, over 90% of people stay home during their remodel project.
Carolina Bays has upper tier licensing and focuses on larger remodeling projects such as full kitchen remodels, full bathroom remodels, room additions, full roof replacements and full siding replacement. For smaller projects, such as shelving, repairs and small renovation work we recommend handyman level contractors.
