bathroom remodeling in phoenix: playing by the rules

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Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix Playing by the Rules

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Whether you’re doing bathroom remodeling in Phoenix for your personal use or to prepare your home for sale, it’s important to follow some basic rules so you get the best end result. Bathrooms and kitchens are the top selling points of any home sale. So, you need to begin with a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Make sure you carefully think through your “must haves” for your new bathroom. For more information about Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix, visit http://www.republicwestremodeling.com/bathroom-remodeling-az.php today.

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Page 1: Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix: Playing by the Rules

Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

Playing by the Rules

Page 2: Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix: Playing by the Rules

Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

•It is important to follow some basic rules in bathroom remodeling to get the best end result

• Bathrooms and kitchens are top selling points of any home sale

•Make sure to carefully think through “must haves”

Page 3: Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix: Playing by the Rules

Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

•Do some legwork on your own before meeting with contractor

•Collect some ideas of design aspects and •Collect some ideas of design aspects and preferred fixtures to have in your project

•Be prepared to ask pertinent questions of your contractor, as well as answer questions your contractor will have about your project

Page 4: Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix: Playing by the Rules

Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

•As a general rule, project must be defined as much as possible before work begins

•Be open to new ideas, but stay true to your •Be open to new ideas, but stay true to your original vision

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Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

After You Define Your Vision

•Contractor prepares estimate outlining costs, schedule and other agreed upon terms

•Important that contractor deliver estimate in •Important that contractor deliver estimate in timely manner, not getting a quick turnaround could raise some red flags.

•Pay attention to how long it takes to get a response. Delays in communication could indicated greater issues

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Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

After You Define Your Vision

•Experienced contractor will appreciate your questions

•Pay attention to questions not answered by contractor or items omitted from estimate

•If any documents are incomplete, have them revise before you sign the dotted line

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Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

Suggestions for Finalizing Your Agreement

•Make certain preferred materials are not substituted by lesser quality ones

•Solid completion dates need to be agreed •Solid completion dates need to be agreed upon

•Contractor should provide a minimum of five references of similar projects to yours; and request to visit the sites

Page 8: Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix: Playing by the Rules

Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

Suggestions for Finalizing Your Agreement

•Make sure contractor is insured with general liability policy

•Determine types and number of permits •Determine types and number of permits required for project. Were costs and work associated included in estimate

•Why type of warranty will be provided?

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Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

Suggestions for Finalizing Your Agreement

•Look for contractors that are in good standing

with Better Business Bureau and associated

with NAHB and NARI

•Make sure to understand all terminology prior

to meeting with contractor. A better

understanding will describe exact expectations

and help with more accurate estimate

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Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

•If preferred contractor answered all questions and explains all details on bathroom remodeling in Phoenix, then your project is on solid ground and your dream project is on solid ground and your dream bathroom have increased greatly

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Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix

About the Author

Jim Weisman is owner of Republic West Remodeling, an Arizona-based company specializing in home remodeling: kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, remodeling: kitchens, bathrooms, room additions, outdoor living spaces and more.

For more information about Bathroom Remodeling in Phoenix, visit http://www.republicwestremodeling.com/bathroom-remodeling-az.php today.