#5 You hate the idea of ​​moving

Change is hard: Most people are averse to change as a byproduct of being human. Many people move out of necessity and quickly discover that moving is stressful, expensive, and something you want to do as few times as possible in your lifetime. Many homeowners have said time and time again that they finally decided to renovate because simply moving out was not a realistic option. Many were already too close to family and/or too close to work, so it seemed impractical to give up those perks for a larger home that might also need a makeover of its own soon. The end result was to stay where they are, renew themselves and not have to worry about moving for a long time.

#4 Lifestyle is important

What was once promoted as “keeping up with the neighbors” is now recognized as a legitimate exercise in maintaining value and increasing happiness. In many cases, home improvements and subsequent lifestyle enhancement tend to add real monetary value to your property, not just the intangible positive feeling of enjoying your newly renovated space. Lifestyle Matters: Homeowners recognize that they’ve worked hard for their money, so it makes sense that they spend some of it where they spend most of their time…on their property.

#3 Do-it-yourself projects are time consuming, stressful and (usually) poorly done.

You may have heard the phrase “you get what you pay for” more than a few times in the past. This is particularly true in the construction and home improvement industry.

Folks, don’t take our word for it…go online and look up amateur renovations and you’ll find that they almost always end up looking…well…amateur. In some cases, home improvements that are not done professionally can even lead to insurance issues or even resale issues. In a basement project years ago, we discovered (after demolition) that the previous owner had wired his basement with speaker wire. This was an obvious fire hazard and ended up being a code issue that we were forced to fix before proceeding with the renovation.

#2 You love your location

Some homeowners will continue to make further improvements to their existing home because its location is simply too good to leave. Renovations in this context often become more cosmetic and for modernization (rather than typical home improvements, for example, where kitchens are expanded or basements are developed for more practical living space).

#1 Practicality

This remains the number one reason customers ultimately decide to take the plunge and renew – it just makes sense to do so. Maybe your family has outgrown their outdated bungalow and needs the basement space for the kids as they get older. Or maybe you love to cook and entertain in your kitchen area many times a week, but have found that your kitchen layout is simply too closed off for these gatherings. Another possibility is an addition to the house over the garage for an elderly relative or simply as additional rental income. Whatever the reason, homeowners have a practical concern that requires a practical solution by a professional renovator.

Of course, many times, people ultimately decide to renew as a result of the 5 factors above, or some other combination of them. No two homeowners are exactly the same.

We wrote the above just to help you realize that you are not alone if you are one of those homeowners on the fence about professional home improvement.