Choosing a Home Remodeler: 5 Things to Consider

Remodeling is an exciting undertaking.

Done correctly, it will make your space feel more like home. It will keep things up-to-date and increase the value of your property.

Sounds like a win-win, right?

And it is. The first step, however, is choosing the right home remodeler. Here are five things to consider when deciding on your contractor:

1. Experience
More often than not, experience translates to quality. You want to make sure your contractor can provide seamless workmanship in the style you’re after. Whether you’re looking to improve a kitchen or bathroom, or your entire home, you should confirm the remodeler has everything they need to take on your project.

By choosing an experienced remodeler, this won’t be a problem. Some homeowner pro-tips: You’ll want to ask your remodeler questions, browse through their gallery of completed projects, and confirm they have the expertise needed to renovate your space. Be sure to do your due diligence before making a commitment.

2. Reputation
From online reviews to word-of-mouth referrals, reputation is everything. Positive feedback indicates the remodeler’s customers are happy with their services, and that the company works with integrity.

So, do your research before committing to a contractor. Chances are you’re hoping to work with someone who employs a trustworthy crew and maintains a clean and tidy workspace—and investigating the contractor’s reputation will ensure you get what you want. Read the reviews of several home remodelers, ask for referrals, and commit to a solution you can trust.

3. License and Insurance
This goes without saying, but you need to make sure your remodeler is licensed to work in your state. This is especially important for homeowners who may sell their home in the future, as work completed by an unlicensed contractor is typically unrecognized in property transactions.

In addition, make sure the contractor has all the permits they need and the insurance required to safeguard your home investment. This includes both general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Note: The right remodeler should walk you through what’s covered by their insurance and what’s covered by your own homeowner’s insurance during construction.

4. Communication
Communication is essential to any successful relationship—and the remodeler-homeowner relationship is no exception.

So, the moment you contact your contractor, pay close attention to the way they communicate. Do they respond to your questions in a timely fashion? Are they polite in the way they speak to you? Do they promise to keep you in the loop during the job—to inform you of any changes that may take place?

If so, you’ve likely found a contractor who speaks honestly, values transparency, and cares deeply about your working relationship. This means they will likely maintain an open dialogue with you during your home remodel.

5. Contract
Pricing. Scheduling. Turnaround time.

You may have found the perfect contractor for your home remodel. That said, before you sign on the dotted line, make sure your agreement is in order. The contract should be both detailed and easy to read, and outline everything from labor and materials fees, start and completion dates, proof of insurance, and more.

Put simply, a comprehensive, professional contract will bring homeowners peace of mind and keep all parties informed of project costs and timeframes during construction. A clear agreement is truly one of the best ways to guarantee a successful home renovation.

With these five factors in your arsenal, you’ll be on the right track to choosing a solid home remodeler. Please contact Romo Remodeling for more information about our own remodeling services, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Rechelle

Romo Remodeling came highly recommended by friends who had their kitchen and bathroom remodeled. They did an amazing job. They completely gutted our 1980’s house and created a luxurious yet relaxing space for us. Jorge and his team worked with my husband and I to integrate my ideas and tastes into a design that is stunning. Karla was our project coordinator and was always available when I had design questions and helped me narrowing down options. When it came to the construction side of things, their attend to detail is incredible. Julio was our superintendent and he made sure that each aspect of the job was done exactly as specified on the drawings. Overall, Romo Remodeling was great to work with and we are extremely happy we chose them!

Daniel Nguyen

Romo remodeling is my go to company for all your home needs. I have referred him many times to my clients that have either needed something touched up or even a big project to build a whole second story add on to a house. They are very communicative and will give you the best solution to your home needs!

Jaylynn Malone

This is the fourth large remodeling project we have had Jorge and his team complete for us. And, once again, he didn’t disappoint! His eye for design is amazing! He knows taste! We love our kitchen! Love the shaker style doors on our custom cabinets. The wood tile floors are my favorite. We would highly recommend Jorge and his crew!!

Steven Tran

Jorge and his team are amazing. They arrived on time and were very professional. He’s not the cheapest, but he does have the best quality of work. We are very happy with our kitchen and bathroom remodel. Can’t wait to use him again for our pool remodel.

Jo Keith

Our family was looking to renovate the master and kids bathrooms, but we were unsure with what remodeling company to go with. We were looking for a very clean look with neutral beige colors and white quartz counters. Jorge and his designers made sure everything we pictured in our minds came to life and even recommended ideas to make the bathroom even more sleek. You could really tell that him and his team really know what they are doing. He kept us informed throughout the entire building process of any issues as well as updates to how everything was coming a long. Our master bathroom now looks so elegant and even the kids are loving the new look. We are so glad we we made the right decision with Romo Remodeling!

Sara Mitchell

We have used this company in the past when we renovated our kitchen with brand new countertops, painted cabinets, backsplash, and flooring. His team was able to create it into a whole new space I barely recognize and we get so many compliments from our family and friends. We decided that we would contact them again when it came time to creating an additional room for our home. We will be welcoming a new baby girl within the next few months and I know we are going to be just as impressed with their work as last time. They have a reputation for their professionalism, attention to detail, and innovation so I know we can trust them with this next project for our family!

Katherine Rivera

Loved working with Romo! Made my dream bathroom come to life. Had great communication throughout the whole process. Thank you!

Wendy VG

We highly recommend Jorge Romo and his crew!! They did an awesome job building a balcony addition to our house, fixing the stucco, and repainting everything. They worked fast, replied quickly when we had questions, were very detail oriented and clearly have very high standards. All in all we are very happy with both the process and the outcome and cannot praise them enough!

Brooke Cherry

We hired Romo Remodeling to update our kitchen last year, they did an amazing job. So we had them come out early this year to remodel our pool and they did a great job again. Easy to work with and dependable team, we had a great experience.