Hoskin’s All Pro Builders Specializes in Renovations and Remodeling Commercial and Residential buildings. We also do Historic Renovations on Commercial and Residential Buildings. No matter what kind of repairs, Remodeling or Renovations you want done Hoskin’s All Pro Builders can help.

Repair versus remodel

Have you been putting off a home repair? It makes sense to keep your home well maintained. By taking care of small problems while they are still small you can eliminate the need for larger expensive repairs. Problems that are ignored are likely to cultivate additional problems. For example, in the Northwest, a common thing like a mossy roof can lead to leaks, dry rot, interior water damage, and even termites or other pest problems.

Is there already damage or a problem to be repaired? How do you decide whether to repair what was there or to improve with remodeling? If you repair, you’ll maintain the value, but it is unlikely to add value to your home. On the other hand, a major upgrade will almost certainly add new value.

Use this formula to help make a decision. The cost of the upgrade minus the cost of the repair equals adjusted upgrade cost. If there’s an insurance claim, you can also deduct those monies from the cost. Because of the increased value to your home compared to the adjusted upgrade cost, it almost always makes sense to go with an upgrade instead of the repair.

Now that you’ve decided to make changes, what’s next?

First, you’ll need to do a little research and learning about what works or doesn’t work for you.

1. Stop by the local library and check out some magazines and books about your particular remodel project (kitchen, bath, deck, garage, addition, home office, and more). There are magazines dedicated to most every room or project you can imagine. Spend time looking through them and marking or copying rooms or elements of a particular remodel that appeals to you.
    
2. Attend a remodeling or home show or tour in your area. In Central Florida, there are multiple shows each year and several remodeled or new home tours. These are great resources for seeing new products, current trends, and talking to professionals. Make sure you take notes about what you really like or dislike.
    
3. Take an afternoon and visit some open houses. I recommend bringing along a camera and capturing layouts, features, and finishing that you would like in your home.
    
4. Call a few local Architects and make an appointment to go over your ideas. You will need some drawings to get an accurate estimate from contractors and for the permit process.
    
5. Contact Hoskin’s All Pro Builders and we’ll help pull it all together and make your vision a reality.