When facing a kitchen remodel in St. Charles, IL, it can be tempting to try to complete the project yourself for a multitude of reasons. You could feel obligated to complete the project yourself, so you can attach a sense of pride to your remodel, or it could simply be because you can’t justify paying a contractor to finish the job that you feel you can do. However, kitchen remodeling jobs come with a long list of obstacles that may be hard to complete successfully without experience.
Here are some reasons why you should NOT do a kitchen remodeling project yourself:
1. Experience: Even if you feel you have enough knowledge to complete the project by yourself, you may simply lack the experience our team has when dealing with kitchen remodeling in St Charles, IL. When working with us, you are not only getting a skilled contractor with a team of specialty tradesmen. You have the benefit of their combined years of experience and our experience of completing hundreds of kitchen remodeling projects over the years. We understand setbacks that can occur, and we have the knowledge to resolve them without missing deadlines or going over budget.
2. Resources: You may lack necessary tools, and or resources to complete your kitchen remodeling project. If you are trying to do all the work by yourself, it is possible that you will spend double, and even possibly triple the time trying to develop a plan as well as obtain toolsthat you will need to finish your project. With a team dedicated to your specific kitchen remodel, we will show up to the site with everything that is needed to complete the project, the day work begins.
3. Time: You likely will severely underestimate the amount of time needed to complete the project by yourself. Remodeling a kitchen in your St Charles, IL, home is going to take a significant amount of time.. If you have a job that requires you to be away from your house 5 days a week, for 8-10 hours a day, it will be hard to finish the project in a reasonable amount of time, which is why hiring kitchen remodeling specialists is a smarter use of your time.
4. Injury: Working in a kitchen remodeling environment can be dangerous. From power tools to ladders, not having the proper experience with the equipment being used could be a cause for concern. One slip from a significant height, or wrong hand placement when using tools can lead to bruises, broken bones, or other significant injuries that could not only delay your project, but affect your health as well. If you injure yourself you will likely lose time at your job which will make this DIY project even more costly than necessary.
5. Permits and Codes: A benefit to hiring a contractor is their overall understanding of local building codes, as well as their ability to get building permits. Kitchen remodeling contractors in St. Charles, IL, know the most efficient way to pull permits to get your project started sooner, and what building codes your home needs to adhere to the city’s current regulations. This will save you significant time when it comes to getting your kitchen project completed successfully.
To avoid unnecessary setbacks, and to make your St Charles IL, kitchen remodeling project as smooth as possible contact Ellie at 630-356-4441 or email ellie.whelanbuilders@gmail.com. We would love to chat about your future kitchen remodel!