Remodeling vs. Building or Moving

Design/Build

When thinking about remodeling your home, we suggest you consider using the Design/Build process. Design/Build is the most economical and efficient project delivery system. The Design/Build method gives the client a single-source contact and ZAC Enterprises NY is responsible for every aspect of the project from concept through completion. Learn more about Design/Build.

Remodeling vs. Building

There is an important difference between building a new home and remodeling. When you remodel, you and your family may still live there. That means you are living at and in a construction site. Depending on the scope of the remodeling project, some people plan vacations during the most disruptive periods or even move for a month or so.

Builders who specialize in new home construction along with their subcontractors and carpenters are used to working with materials that are all new. They are unencumbered by walls, furnishings, and yes, people.

A remodeling project requires careful planning and the services of a caring professional. ZAC Enterprises NY knows how to handle remodeling projects. We know which subcontractors to use under the myriad of possible situations. We develop careful plans with the homeowner to minimize disruptions and then create a schedule to fit those needs. We pay particular attention to ensure a safe environment for you and your family during the life of the project. We have experience working with special needs conditions i.e. dust, allergies and disabilities.

Remodeling vs. Moving

If you want to change your home, your other option besides remodeling is to find a new one. But more and more American families are deciding to stay put and improve their existing home. Here are some of the reasons:

Remodeling allows you to customize your home to meet your needs and desires. The only similar, but much more costly alternative is to have a brand new custom home designed and built.

Remodeling means that you don't have to give up a familiar neighborhood and schools.
Remodeling is a more efficient use of your financial resources. According to the American Homeowner Foundation, selling your home and moving typically costs about 8-10% of the value of your current home. And much of this goes into moving expenses, closing costs, and broker commissions, items that have no direct impact on your home's quality.
Remodeling can be stressful, but few experiences are more stressful than moving. More>>

While there are many reasons that people choose to remodel, the bottom line is that remodeling makes your home a more enjoyable place to live. The intangible value of this pleasure needs to be considered, along with any resale value you hope to gain.

But there is no doubt that, as far as improving the sale of your home, all remodeling projects are not created equal. The general rule of thumb is that any remodeling project that brings your home up to the level of your neighbors' is a worthy investment. But it doesn't pay to be the most expensive house on the block - real estate experts recommend that a remodeling investment should not raise the value of your house to more than 10-15% above the median sales price in your neighborhood.

Remember that potential buyers will compare your home to ones newly built. Therefore, you'll want to look at the design trends and amenities being built into new homes. Great rooms (open kitchen/family room arrangements), master bed and bath suites, and higher ceilings are a few of the features sought by today's home buyers.

Each year, Remodeling Magazine conducts its Cost vs. Value report to assess which remodeling projects create the greatest return on investment. Not surprisingly, kitchens and baths regularly come out on top. These are two of the most used rooms in the home, and they receive the most scrutiny from potential buyers.