There are multiple reasons to embark on the project of remodeling your home, you may decide to do so in order to adapt your home to the needs and changes of your family or it may be a strategic decision to increase the value of your property.
Whatever the reasons, it’s important that when you decide to carry out your home remodeling ideas it’s the right time and you’re ready to take on a challenge.
That is why it is essential that you know the most common mistakes that are made when remodeling or expanding a house and thus know what you can do to prevent problems from arising in the future.
6 mistakes to avoid when remodeling your home
1. An action plan is missing
For all house remodeling and extension projects, it is key to determine a plan that considers the main objectives you have for your home, the steps you must follow, the amount of time you will spend on the work, and the obstacles you can foresee, etc. In any case, having a plan that defines your project will be extremely useful in the remodeling process, especially when organizing your budget and thus avoiding setbacks for you and your family.
2. Not advising you
The best way to support your plan is to carry out a previous investigation that includes advice from experts who know how to remodel a house. Ideally, an architect or civil builder should accompany you throughout the process to indicate the technical requirements of your work, help you determine your budget and also give you ideas for this great change.
3. Not having the necessary permits
The law in Chile establishes that any house remodeling or expansion project must have a building permit, which is issued by the Municipal Directorate of Works. In case you do not regularize your work, you can be sentenced to pay a fine and a surcharge of up to 100% of the municipal rights that correspond at the time of your sanction.
4. Ignore co-ownership regulations
To carry out remodeling and extensions of houses that are in condominiums or other land qualified as co-ownership, it is important that you are informed about the internal regulations of said property. This, is to make sure that your project is in order with the regulations of your community and thus avoid problems in the progress of your work.
5. Having an insufficient budget
Once you are clear on how to remodel a house, you should familiarize yourself with how much these projects really cost. It is estimated that in the Antofagasta region the approximate price of a home extension is between $15,000,000 and $20,000,000. These numbers are a tentative example since you should consider that in the face of any unforeseen event and depending on other factors such as the materials you choose, the final cost of your remodeling may vary.
6. Choose a property without remodeling potential
If the remodeling of your house is something that you project in the future, it is essential that you choose a property that is designed to adapt to the modifications that you imagine.
Now that you know some of the most common mistakes made when remodeling your home, don’t hesitate to learn more about Combit Construction projects, since they are architecturally designed to facilitate the process of remodeling your home.
