If you are thinking to enjoy more time outside and sharing with family and friends in a beautiful space, an outdoor kitchen is a great idea. How much does an outdoor kitchen cost? Well, its dependent of what you want, what you have in your patio now, and who you are hiring to do the job.
The average price in Texas is between $6,500 and $25,000 for an outdoor kitchen in the regular basis. The price of the project, as we mentioned before, depends on the type of outdoor kitchen you’re thinking of. For example, if you want to add a fireplace it will cost $5,000 to 10,000 more, to cover the space (wood structure, columns, ceiling, and roof) $6,000 to 15,000 more, depending on the size. Concrete, or other type of floor, $3,000 to $15,000, and so on. To receive a real price, you should contact an established contractor company to get an estimate. They will measure the space and diagram it to your desires.
There are a lot of companies in the market offering their services at different prices. What makes the difference between these prices? Factors like labor, materials, details of job finishes and more, can change the final price of the project.
Before you engage on a remodeling or addition adventure, make sure you are taking care of all the details to minimize risks and surprises.
These are some important tips to keep in mind when embarking on a project.
- Select the best company to do the job.
- Be sure the materials and the labor are of the highest quality.
- Don’t spend more that you can pay for.
- Try to stick to the original plan.
- Budget your time.
- Consult you HOA
What to expect from a remodeling contractor?
There are a lot of contractors in the Texas area, some are qualified, some not so much. Unfortunately, there is not an exact rule to get the best one, but we can give you some advice in order to minimize risks. Keep in mind these factors when you are trying to find the right company for your project:
- 1. Certificates
- 2. Insurance
- 3. Reviews
- 4. Established
- 5. A contract
- 6. Responsibility
- Be certified by the manufacturers
Most of the brand’s construction companies has their own procedures and standards to use and install their items. To make sure the contractors are doing their job in the right way they spend time and effort to train them in this matter. The main objective for which they do this is to give guarantees on their products.
- Insurances
Its important to know that when somebody is working in your home you are likely to fall in legal problems if someone get hurts. What that means? When a company has their own insurance anything that happen inside your home with their employees are their responsibility not your, if the company does not have it can be really serios problem for you. Â So, to sleep peacefully, hire a company that has all the required protections.
- Reviews
Check for reviews is now easier than anything. It’s a fact that 80% of the satisfied customers don’t leave reviews after a job is performed but 80% of the unsatisfied customer do it. Why? Because they want to make sure nobody else fall in the scam of which they were victims. An unsatisfied customer is angry, upset, and want revenge and now Google gave them the pen to write it and to let everyone know what happened.
- A recognized and Established Company
Companies are always looking for a long-term relationship with their customers, this is a key point in a successful business. This is an easy task if the company provides all the tools and professional staff to fill out their client’s requirements. So as a client, it’s your right to have the best quality and professional services you deserve.
- Require a Contract
For your security, it’s really a good idea to ask your contractor for a written contract. This document allows you to have a clear understanding of what the company will be doing in each specific job. Also, you can be sure that all the processes are being performed as agreed since the beginning. Another important point that should be stipulated in the contract is the time frame to finish the work. This sometimes is an issue with a lot of contractors. A finishing date will ensure the delivery of the completed project will be met. Of course, sometimes things can happen that were not accounted for and can delay the completion of the work.
- Responsibility
Once the work is finished, the contractor should deliver the job and provide the customer with the certificates and warranties. These documents allow the customer to be confident that both the labor and the materials used in the work are warranted.
These are the most relevant qualifications that a company should have in order to be selected to perform any project in your home.
Now that you have more knowledge about the remodeling process, you’ll be more confident of what you can expect from it.
Remember that a remodeling, renovation, addition, and new construction project could give a positive high impact in your quality of life and, without discussion, increase your home value.
