Costs vary by project scope and finish level. Factors include room type, materials quality, demo extent, new fixtures, and whether you add square footage. Ballpark figures:

• Kitchen: Basic $20K+, Midrange $68K+, High-end $138K+
• Bathroom Remodel: Midrange $21K+, Upscale $66K+
• Bathroom Addition: Midrange $49K+, Upscale $89K+
• Bedroom Addition: Midrange $133K+, Upscale $277K+

Timeline depends on job size, permitting delays, supply lead times, and scheduling. Phases:

1. Scheduling: wait for contractor availability
2. Permitting: 1–30 days
3. Material delivery: may vary
4. Construction: plus drying/curing pauses

Typical durations:

• Hardwood refinish: 2–5 days
• Kitchen: 2–6 weeks
• Bathroom: 1–2 weeks (master suite: 2–3 weeks)
• Basement: 2–6 weeks
• Exterior paint: 2–4 days; Interior room: 1–2 days
• Siding: 2–5 days
• Deck repair: 2–3 days; Replace: 5–14 days

• Mortgage refinance
• Unsecured home improvement loan
• Home equity loan or HELOC
• FHA Title I or government-backed programs
• Credit cards for smaller expenses

Yes—you can finish only the sections you need to spread costs over time or match usage needs.

Renovations boost value but rarely return 100% on sale. Focus on personal enjoyment and functionality. Repairs for damage often yield positive ROI, while purely cosmetic updates may not.

• Manufactured stone veneer: ~95% ROI
• Mid-range bathroom remodels: ~60–70% ROI
• Upscale bedroom additions: ~50–60% ROI

DIY demo can save a few hundred to a few thousand, but it’s messy, labor-intensive, and requires debris disposal. Pros handle prep, protection, and cleanup efficiently.

• Demolition (full/partial)
• Room additions or structural changes
• Exterior work: fencing, retaining walls, sheds
• Window replacement
• Plumbing, electrical, HVAC
• Roofing/re-roofing

Check with city/county building department and HOA rules.

• Interior/exterior painting
• New flooring (carpet, hardwood, tile)
• Minor deck, plumbing, or electrical repairs
• Cabinet or countertop installation
• Landscaping and driveway patching

Always verify local regulations first.

Permits enforce safety codes, zoning laws, and structural standards. Inspections at key stages protect occupants and ensure consistency. They also fund municipal building departments.

Yes—most remodels need inspections (framing, plumbing, electrical, final sign-off). Fees apply; failed inspections incur re-inspection charges.

Personal renovations aren’t deductible. Exceptions:

• Home office repairs may be expensed
• Business-related remodels depreciate over 27.5 years
• Mortgage/HELOC interest often deductible
• Improvements raise home basis, reducing gains on sale

Consult your CPA for details.

No set schedule. Wear-and-tear areas (kitchens, bathrooms) update every 10–20 years. Trends, lifestyle changes, and functional obsolescence drive remodel timing.

• Call Paul at Paul Stone Construction.
• Get referrals from friends or neighbors
• Verify licenses, insurance, and references
• Discuss a detailed written contract and warranty
• Monitor progress, communicate clearly

Schedule your free consultation and let us answer all your renovation questions!