Planning the renovation of a house or apartment is a very serious matter. It is even more troublesome to meet with builders and make an estimate. But that’s not all. You only need repair specialists, designers, but you yourself need to understand, at least superficially, what you need and how much, where to buy it all, how to choose the right one. Buying building materials is a very serious matter.
Of course, the easiest option is to trust the foreman. It’s good if you know the person — it simplifies a lot. But even if the firm is very positive, you still need control, at least so that you do not pay twice for the same material. Checks must be kept and constantly checked (any foreman will find you a bunch of checks to confirm). Also, in order for the repair to proceed clearly and without bumps, it is important to immediately establish communication with the builders. Control again. Weekly, you request a report on the work performed. Don’t be afraid to be scrupulous. This will not characterize you as a bore, but it will certainly cause the respect of the builders. They will understand that you understand and control everything. So — the estimate is in your hands. It is important here that you yourself (if you do not completely trust the foreman) — ring up the shops, go around the markets in order to compare prices. When you specify the price, do not forget to ask about delivery, it is quite possible that it will be cheaper to buy some material more expensive, but with free shipping. In general, it is best to compare here (after all, we are talking about your home) — the ratio of quality and price.
We know the prices. Choosing quality. In some cases, you still need to rely on a specialist. For example, when choosing beams, lining, boards, baseboards, plumbing. … In this case, let the person who will work with these materials choose. He will choose the best because he has to work with the material. When choosing skirting boards, especially wooden ones, it is important to evaluate them correctly. And to do this without a trained eye is impossible. It is better to take roofing materials, materials for interior decoration in specialized stores. Sellers — consultants will help you. The most squeak today is paintable wallpaper. Everything is very simple here — choose with a small pattern and not too pronounced relief. Doors — of course, all doors must be in the same style and from the same campaign.
In general, the most important thing is to decide what you want and where to get it all!
