You’ve
done it: found what’s soon to become your family’s new Metairie or New Orleans home!
It’s in a great neighborhood…reasonable commute…decent kitchen (size is right; definitely
upgradeable). All this and it fits the
budget! Congrats! Looks like your housing hunt is over...
YET…before
you sign on the dotted line, there should be one last check-off. Factor in all
the costs that improving the house to your liking will entail. The cost of home
improvements in Metairie and New Orleans can be light—but since that’s not
always the case, there are areas where the possible impact on your bottom line can
be meaningful. For instance:
Anyone who has had the experience of paying for new fencing—even for just a section in need
of replacement—has learned to respect the fencing cost factor. Depending on the
type and size (and whether you have a neighbor who’s willing to split the
cost!), it will be fairly simple to go online to find a generic online
calculator that will estimate an all-in price.
Although repairing split or broken concrete can sometimes be as easy
pouring new concrete over the old, often the old has to be jackhammered and
hauled away before new concrete can be poured. There are different types of
concrete to choose, including coloring and texturing. This is one Metairie or
New Orleans home improvement that can easily run to several thousand dollars, depending
on the size of the renovation.
This one’s a sleeper: the home improvement involving
a clogged or blocked drain (or any of a variety of other drainage issues). If drainage issues come up in the inspection
report, the long-term health of the property calls for prompt remediation. Usually
this is a minor expense, but in extreme instances, you could be looking at
clogs that must be excavated to be removed, topography changes, installing new drains,
re-sloping concrete, or other fixes.
If sick or otherwise damaged trees are on the property, you could be a storm or two away
from a dangerous issue. If removing the tree or trees has been advised, it will
be best to plan on acting promptly.
Window replacement, when called for, requires an estimate
by a Metairie or New Orleans home
improvement contractor experienced in the specialty. Depending on how many
windows and the type of trim involved, it’s a Metairie or New Orleans home
improvement project that usually runs in the hundreds of dollars per window.
The good news: it also increases the value of the home.
If you’re considering a property with old wiring,
ungrounded outlets, or other known electrical
issues, a certified electrician’s estimate is your best bet to foresee the
extent that re-wiring could be needed.
Home improvements in Metairie and New Orleans can be
immediately gratifying (such as a stunning kitchen remodel!)—or they can be the
kind where peace of mind is the principal reward. Either way, after you’ve
found a house that looks like a great find, it’s worth the effort to project
the cost of improvements you will want to undertake during the first year.
If you’re looking to buy this fall, I’m here to help with
a full portfolio of quality Metairie and New Orleans home improvement resources
and referrals.
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Terez B. Harris
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
(504)297-2619
www.TerezHarris.com
TerezHarris@kw.com
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Terez B. Harris Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group 504-297-2619 www.TerezHarris.com
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