Savings during repairs: is it possible? This question arises for every customer, since the construction industry is not cheap. The amount of savings is directly proportional to the adequacy of the owner who makes repairs in the apartment.
As repair specialists, we understand perfectly well that saving is necessary and possible only in those moments that will not affect the quality of the repair as a whole.
You need to clearly understand that you are doing renovations not for a year or two, but for at least 10 years. We know that it is quite realistic to spend less, without negative consequences for the interior and comfort of the residents, which is what we decided to share with you.
How to save on repair costs?
Apartment renovation, if we talk about major renovation, is not a cheap affair, so it will not be possible to reduce the final figure by half. You can significantly reduce the size of the total estimate by choosing finishing materials:
- When purchasing products for decorating an apartment, you need to remember that brand recognition is not a guarantee of quality. The products of less advertised manufacturers are often not inferior in quality to more famous counterparts, while their market price is much lower.
- They save on finishing materials, but do not take it to the extreme – they do not buy products with red price tags, but check the characteristics or use the advice of experts who have repeatedly checked the quality of similar products and know how this or that material behaves in operation; An example from our practice: we choose laminate for a client, he wants German, because “the son of my mother’s friend” has a German one, so far the whole family is happy.
The client’s wish is the law. We calculate the “same German” laminate and the client understands that it is a bit expensive for him, and the area is not small – 120 m2. We offer an alternative, a laminate of Belgian origin, similar in characteristics to the “same”, but one and a half times cheaper. The client looks at us with distrust and simply drowns in a sea of doubts.
We take it to the showroom, where, at our request, two boards are laid on the floor in advance: German and Belgian. We emphasize that the characteristics are absolutely identical. We ask the client to make a choice, to which we get the expected answer: How to choose, they are absolutely identical?
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Conclusion: If there is no difference visually or in terms of characteristics, why pay more?
A point for those who do repairs themselves. Savings on professional equipment. It is expensive, and it will probably be used only once, so consider the option of renting. It will be 100% cheaper and you don’t need to store it anywhere later.
What is the ban on savings?
When planning to transform your homes into cozy nests, you should not skimp on the following points:
- Time. Fast and high-quality work is only for magicians and popular TV shows. In practice, rushing is a quality killer. Remember, as is not the case on TV, you went to the dacha for a week, returned – the repair is ready. You should also understand that if you find a “magician” ready to do the job quickly, remember the simple truth: all magicians turn out to be storytellers when tested;
- Design project. The designer will competently select the color scheme, creating a harmonious environment. Independent selection of shades, repetition of the interior seen in the picture without taking into account the architectural features of the room often ends in failure;
- Savings on communications. Do not save on bathroom equipment and competent electrical wiring. Trying to minimize losses, people will purchase unreliable equipment, install plumbing with a short service life. Excessive overfitting affects the comfort of the owners, leading to the regular need to repair problems. It is better to do it right away with high quality than to reap the fruits of unreasonable stinginess later;
- A team of repairmen. The services of professionals cannot be cheap. Behind the low price list lies negligence, dishonesty, and there are no exceptions to the rules, take my word for it. The reduced price is set by companies that are just starting to engage in construction and repair, without sufficient experience and understanding of responsibility for quality;
By following these simple rules, you can save significantly without compromising quality and visual appeal.
Professional assistance in construction matters will help reduce costs and avoid unnecessary expenses. Specialists of the company “Miguel’s General Construction” will prepare estimated documentation, carry out the necessary finishing measures in an adequate time frame and select building materials to fit the client’s budget.
