5 common mistakes (which you can avoid) in renovations

Lack of a good program and skilled professionals are some of the most common mistakes at work. Take a look in detail so you don’t fall in love.

Renovating the house requires the utmost attention to all the details that are part of the work. This ranges from choosing materials to hiring professional labor. However, in some cases, the desire to initiate the process is so great that some neglect may end up occurring. The result is almost always unpleasant: more worries, unexpected events and higher expenses than expected.

With this in mind, PortoKoll ®brand of the Sika group, company specializing in chemicals for construction, has collected for this article the most common mistakes made during renovations and how to avoid them. Enjoy the tips!

1. Reject hiring professionals

Often people end up preferring to do the renovation themselves, thinking of reducing costs. However, in practice, when some service is not done well, the damage ends up being much greater than paying for a professional guide and guide. The ideal is to hire trained and experienced specialists, as this guarantees the expected result and avoids breaking expectations.

2. Don’t develop a program

Setting deadlines is one of the most effective ways to escape mistakes during renovations. Once the dates are set, you can more clearly see the progress of the work.

“It is essential to align a detailed schedule with the architect and foreman responsible for the construction. This will give us more peace of mind for the progress of the renovation. In addition, the deadlines must be realistic and attainable, containing a considerable margin for possible contingencies”, indicates Jéssica Moura, Sika’s Building Finishing Market Development Coordinator.

3. Forget the budget

Not listing all expenses is an extremely common mistake that can lead to losses. Even if the job isn’t that complex, you need to create a spreadsheet with everything that will be invested. For this, it must contain the materials, the team’s payment, the furnishings, the furniture and the costs with water and electricity. It is recommended to enter a value slightly above the programmed value, as adversity may occur.

4. Purchase of low quality materials

In general, hiring labor without adequate qualifications is directly related to the purchase of low-quality materials. “The lack of technical knowledge can lead to the acquisition of products that compromise the duration of work and the safety of the residents of the house. For this it is essential to have the support of specialists in the purchase of the necessary items”, he advises.

5. Failure to check electrical and plumbing systems

When they are not visible, electrical and plumbing systems often end up being overshadowed. However, even if they have been well designed, following the safety rules, it is important to review everything before the renovation to avoid overloading the electrical systems of the house and the lack of water pressure inside the pipes.

By looking at these five simple tips, your restructuring is more likely to happen without a headache and without exceeding your investment expectations.

Source: Terra

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