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If you're looking for the home of your dreams, you have several options. You can either schedule a home remodeling project to improve your current space or build a custom structure on a new property. However, there are pros and cons to each situation. Before you begin the process, here's what you should know about each project.

Remodeling

Pros:

Remodeling your existing home allows you to stay in the same neighborhood and create a home you’ll love at a more affordable rate. You’ll have a place to stay while work is being done, and you can have it completed on your schedule, instead of worrying about meeting a deadline based on selling your previous home.

Cons:

Home remodeling is constrained by the current elements of your house, such as size, plumbing, wiring, and the layout. You may have to contend with rerouting plumbing and electrical to accommodate new appliances, and you may have to compromise on amenities you want based on what the contractor can do to your home.

New Construction

Pros:

home remodeling New Haven, MOBuilding a new home means you can design a custom plan without the limitations of an existing structure. You can choose its size, layout, and which types of rooms you want, like a library, office, or theater room. It can be built with eco-friendly and energy-efficient materials to create a home that’s easier on the environment and your wallet.

Cons:

Starting over may take longer and cost more than a remodel, depending on how large your home remodeling project would have been. If you have a mortgage on your existing home and want to build an addition on that site, you’ll have to negotiate an arrangement with the bank, such as taking out a new mortgage to cover the new area.

 

Still unsure of what’s best for you? The home remodeling and new build experts at Gildehaus Construction in New Haven, MO, have over 30 years’ experience and will help you understand the logistics and finances of each option. When you’ve decided, they can complete a full remodel, add an addition to your home, or design and build your new custom home, all at competitive prices and in manageable timeframes. Learn more about their custom services online, and call (573) 459-2111 for a consultation.

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