Looking to remodel your kitchen, remake your bathroom, add on to your house, or undertake any other home renovation project? Remodeling can be complicated, but the first step, as any general contractor will tell you, is to create a budget. Because home improvement projects can easily exceed projected costs, it’s important to know what you can afford to pay, so you can construct a plan that suits your wants and needs.

Since 1976, Eagle Construction has been helping homeowners in central Wisconsin conduct practicable, budget-friendly renovations in the Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, Marshfield, Wausau, Adams, Waupaca, and Black River Falls area. With more than 40 years of experience, these general contractors have worked in both commercial and residential construction.

3 Tips to Keep Your Renovation Project on Budget

1. Plan Ahead of Time

The best way to make sure your remodeling project doesn’t fall behind schedule is to make all your decisions before the actual construction process begins. This includes finalizing choices on every texture and material. Hemming and hawing over decisions later in the process can lead to lengthy delays. A thorough plan will also allow you to spot opportunities to combine smaller projects.

2. Budget for Additional Expenses & Unexpected Costs

Face it: not even the most experienced general contractor can think of everything ahead of time. Problems may arise during construction, and there may be other unanticipated costs: maybe you’ll want to stay in a hotel during a particular phase of the project, or eat out more while your kitchen is being remodeled. Set aside at least 20% of your budget for unexpected expenses.

3. Lend a Helping Hand

You don’t have to be a general contractor yourself to save money by working on your own project when possible. Even if you’re not a handyman, you can clean up the work area or pitch in with painting, tiling work, and other DIY projects.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and embark on your home remodeling project? Then get in touch with Eagle Construction. The Wisconsin Rapids-based company has decades of experience and contractors with expertise in all facets of the industry. Give them a call today at (715) 424-1147, or visit the website to learn more.