3 Common Mistakes People Make When Remodeling Their Home in Newburgh, NY

Having served the Newbury, NY homeowners in their home remodeling projects for over 35 years, we realize that for most of our clients, it is their first time remodeling their home. Over these years, we have done every form of project imaginable, from room additions to new home construction. We have also done the occasional masonry or carpentry job for homeowners in the community, and over the years, we have learned from other people's mistakes.

Here are some of the common ones that homeowners make when taking on a home remodeling project:

1. Forgetting to Design the Project First

Getting a home improvement project started is both daunting and exciting at the same time. However, fundamental design flaws can make a dream project a nightmare, from simple things like taking accurate and complete measurements to building the right size of room addition or doorways to designing the proper lighting, indoor lamps, or accounting for natural sunlight. Many things must be planned and executed perfectly, starting with a well-designed design.

2. Letting The Do-it-yourselfer In You Take Over

We have often been called into projects started and stalled by an overzealous Do-it-Yourselfer. Yes, those Home Depot ads are catchy, but remember, they are designed to make you buy materials. And if you design and get stuck, they can "help" you by selling you more materials. Only do it if you have the training, necessary skills, and apprenticeship experience under a highly experienced professional.

We love building and have done that all our lives, so we understand the passion and satisfaction of taking on a project from start to finish. But we will also tell you it can be challenging. It's an art that has been perfected with many years of practice and over 1000 projects.

If you are a D-I-Yer because you want to save costs on a home remodeling project, you will likely spend more and get less. 

If it's for the passion, then you are better off teaming up with someone like us who can transform your vision into reality.

3. Go through the Proper Channels and Get the Required Permits

Municipal codes for any home renovation project are like traffic laws. You cannot claim ignorance of the law as a defense against the violation. Further, these laws and regulations were put in place for a purpose. They are designed to make your construction project safer for you and your community. The building inspectors and plan reviewers are not your enemies. It's not a nuisance but an extra set of eyes and oversight, ensuring you don't build something you might regret.

It's also something you must work hard to avoid. When a home improvement project is underway, your neighbors will know, and they might check with the city to ensure proper permits have been issued. Reputable contractors will only work on properly permitted projects if they risk losing their license. A project that has all the appropriate permits and is built by a reputable contractor adds to the future value of your home and gives you the peace of mind of knowing you have done it right.

So, these are the most common mistakes homeowners make in their home improvement projects. Getting a well-thought-out design, working with trained professionals, and obtaining proper permits through the right channels are essential things to get right when undertaking a home improvement project.

About Mighty Built Construction Company

Mighty Built Construction Company has been in business for over 35 years, helping families and businesses in and around Newburgh, NY, with their building needs. No matter what we build, you can be assured that it will be built to last. We are New York State Certified in Building Codes and Licensed in New Jersey.

We are there for you, from home remodeling, room additions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and everything in between, such as custom carpentry, masonry, porches, and decks! We build your dreams into reality.

The creation of our name, Mighty Built, came from many years of high-rise commercial construction and bringing that commercial knowledge into the residential building trade. "Overbuilding," which makes any home, additions, or renovations Mighty Built.