'Tis The Season #2 - Winter Renovation Projects
NO, NOT CHRISTMAS…WINTER!
WINTER (Dec/Jan/Feb) is the season when NEW is on many minds…for example, what will the NEW Year bring? A NEW Custom Home perhaps? Or a complete NEW Home Renovation or remodel? If that IS what’s on your mind, making the choice between building new or renovating can leave you totally torn!
There are many factors to consider, but the first should always be LOCATION. Do you want to stay where you are, or would another neighborhood be more desirable? Is your current property more suited to renovation or redevelopment? If you do choose to source a more suitable property, would you renovate or build new there? Once those questions have been answered, a Realtor may be needed if your decision is to relocate. In either case, a design professional (architect, architectural designer or interior designer) and a builder will need to be engaged. It’s often a good idea to begin with a full-service residential builder such as Channel Custom Builders, as we have access to a selection of designers and can recommend one that seems best suited to your project. Also, a builder can provide early-stage advice regarding comparative project-type costs, timelines, design & technical issues, as well as the often complex permitting process.
The FALL & WINTER months are a good time to begin serious planning for either a new build or a major renovation, and with typical lead times of 4-8 months, either type of project could well be underway before year’s end. Take the guesswork out of the equation and give Channel a call…there is no charge for consultation meetings!