If your home no longer meets your family’s needs and desires, you have probably considered a renovation or new home construction project. When homeowners in Honolulu, HI, need home design advice, they turn to the professionals at Homeworks Construction. This general contractor explains how to decide which project you should undertake.

A Guide to Deciding Between Renovations & a New Home

Examine Your Current Home

The first factor to consider is if your home is a good candidate for renovations. Have a professional assess your home’s condition to determine whether any structural problems would eat into your renovation budget. Then, begin planning out which rooms you want to remodel. Marshall Hickox of Homeworks Construction says that if you want to make major changes to nearly every room in the house, you should consider building a new home.

Crunch the Numbers

Next, you should compare the cost of renovations to new home construction. Start by getting detailed quotes from general contractors, and ask a Realtor® how much the potential renovation will increase your property’s value. Keep in mind that you will incur additional expenses with either project, such as temporary living arrangements during a renovation and moving expenses when pursuing new construction.

Consider the Neighborhood

Before making a decision, you should consider whether you want to stay in your current neighborhood. Do you and your kids have a lot of close friends there, or do some of the neighbors get on your nerves? How are the local schools — would your kids’ academic performance improve with a move to a neighborhood with a better school? If your current location is a great fit, a renovation will allow you to stay there, but a new home construction offers the opportunity to choose a new one.

Whether you decide a renovation or new home construction is right for you, the experts at Homeworks Construction will complete the project the highest standards. They have served the Honolulu area for over 20 years and are active supporters of community projects including Habitat for Humanity®. Call (808) 955-2777 to speak with a friendly representative, or visit their website to view their portfolio.