Home Remodeler - No Empty Nest

A few years ago, the pattern was for children to go off to college, graduate with a degree, get a good paying job and move out on their own. But today the reality is that employment is difficult to find and graduates are finishing school with an enormous student loan debt which can prevent them from qualifying for any sort of home or car loan. Because parents are no longer experiencing the empty nest syndrome that families did years ago, an appointment with a home remodeler may be a solution to the living situation the family is now experiencing.

A home remodeler can be scheduled to come out to the home and evaluate the property to determine the best possible space to be transformed into an apartment for the adult child. The visit and estimate are free of charge to the homeowner, but there may be a cost to have plans drawn up that would showcase the concept for the new living quarters. If the homeowner likes the plan and is considering this company for the work, then proof they are licensed, insured, and bonded, as are the contractors and employees who will be completing the work, should be provided to the client. A portfolio that shows testimonials from customers who are satisfied with the work done by the company, as well as photos of the finished product should be offered to the client as proof of their excellent workmanship / craftsmanship.

The home remodeler will provide the homeowner with a variety of plans and renovation options to choose from, dependent on the area of the home that will be undergoing a transformation or expansion project. The designer will guide the homeowner step-by-step through the remodeling process from creating a floor plan to selecting lighting fixtures, paint colors, cabinets, flooring, countertops and any appliances that may be needed to outfit the space. Tiles, a style of shower and bath tub, and a toilet for the bathroom will be chosen as well, and a decision about using energy efficient appliances and other green products can be made at the planning stage, as samples are shown to the client.

Once the blueprint plan is approved by the client, permits are in place and the materials selected then the home remodeler will bring in the contractor and the construction crew to begin the work. The contract between the company and the homeowner should be drawn up to include a start date, an estimated completion date and a clearly stated all-inclusive cost. There should be no hidden or additional charges for anything, unless the client makes changes to the plan or the materials previously selected.

This project should be viewed as an investment into the home and the family, as once completed the adult child will have a space of their own that will afford them privacy and independence, while still allowing them to find work, pay down their debt and eventually move out on their own. If there is no other child at home, then the parents will now have a possible rental property available to generate an income toward their retirement account.