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Guide to Renovating Your Home: Selecting the Right Professional

Guide to Renovating Your Home: Selecting the Right Professional

Are you looking for advice on renovating your home and want to create a space that matches your tastes and needs? Embarking on a renovation project can also increase the value of your property and allow you to resell it at a higher price than your purchase price.

To guarantee the quality of the work carried out, here are three essential tips to keep in mind.

Renovation tip #1: establish your budget before starting

Before starting the renovation, it is important to assess the costs based on the necessary work and determine the budget this represents.

A light renovation involves simple decorative work (painting, replacing flooring), a refresh, or the replacement of certain electrical or plumbing fixtures. In this case, expect to pay a few hundred euros per square meter.

A partial renovation consists of modifying room layouts, creating or moving partitions, relocating a bathroom or a kitchen, or working on the water and/or electrical systems. In this case, the renovation cost is around €1,000 per square meter.

A complete renovation requires work on the structure of the house, extensive energy renovation, and sometimes attic conversion. The cost can average around €1,500 per square meter, depending on your goals and the scope of the work.

It is crucial to know your budget and the scope of the work before starting your project and looking for a tradesperson.

Renovation tip #2: compare professionals

It is important to select your tradespeople carefully, as their skill level and commitment to quality can vary. Here are a few tips for finding a good professional:

  • Ask for recommendations from your family and friends
  • Check company websites and customer reviews left on Google
  • Verify certifications and be wary of those with an unknown origin
  • Request detailed quotes to compare offers based on similar criteria

Professionals, such as mortgage brokers, can help you find the right tradespeople and negotiate the price of your renovation. This option can be useful if you do not feel equipped to make this choice with complete peace of mind.

Renovation tip #3: consider insulation

Insulating your interior may represent an additional cost, but it is essential for improving overall energy performance. In the face of rising energy prices and the need to combat global warming, it is important to improve the quality of our housing stock and make it as responsible as possible. Sometimes, a few carefully chosen upgrades can significantly improve energy performance without overspending.