5 Things You Need to Know to Plan Your Home Remodeling ProjectBurns Home ConstructionMedfield | Quincy | Massachusetts

1. Get Clear About Your Goals.Maybe you need more space, would like to upgrade cabinets and fixtures, desire an updated look, want to create a floor plan that better fits your lifestyle, improve energy efficiency, or increase the resale value of your home. There are many reasons to improve your home with a remodel.

2. Dream up Your New Home Design.

Once you defined your goals, it’s time to start dreaming up your new home design. Sites like Houzz are excellent, free resources. Check out our Pinterest page for even more inspiration. Recognize your needs and research to find the simplest solution. It’s easy to get distracted, so try to stay focused during this step!

3. Consult with a Professional.

Unless you plan to take on the entire remodeling project by yourself, you'll need to hire an experienced contractor. Now that you know what you want to do, it’s time to discuss with a professional what can, or cannot be done, and design a plan that meets your needs and budget. Click here to request your free estimate.

4. Know the laws in Massachusetts.

A legal permit is required before making structural changes to your home. It assures that the remodeling project meets local building codes & safety regulations. Your contractor should handle the paperwork, but it’s your responsibility if they don’t. Make sure you hire a bonded, insured & certified contractor.

5. Hire a Contractor You Can TrustDepending on the size of the home remodel, there are bound to be some small bumps along the road with your home remodeling project. This is why it’s so important to hire an experienced and local contractor who you can trust and can build a relationship with for years to come.

Burns is a Name You Can Trust “We finally gave up on our original contractor. Brett Burns came in after a few false starts and did an incredible job working with the last contractor’s poor workmanship. The kitchen was completed in a few weeks due to Brett traveling down to North Attleboro every day, often in a snowstorm. He is a pleasure to work with, detail oriented and gets done what needs to be done keeping us in the loop all the way. It’s difficult coming in and completing someone else’s work with a number of existing problems but Brett & crew handled it masterfully. He was the knight in armor to rescue a project in trouble! “

– Greg Lee, North Attleboro

“Brett is a Pro’s Pro. We’ve worked with Brett for years and have always been thrilled with his work. He always has suggestions to improve our ideas and he is creative in his solutions to the problems of updating an older home where walls aren’t always straight and even. Brett is meticulous, comes on time and leaves everything tidy. He is easy to work with and it’s a pleasure to have him help us. We feel lucky to have him work for us!”

– Terry and Billy Gaskill, Brookline

Burns is a Name You Can Trust“Brett Burns re-did our roof (Aug 2011) –removed two layers of old shingles, fixed a sag in the roof, and solved a leak problem around one of the vents. We got three estimates from other roofers/contractors recommended to us by friends, but we went with Brett because his estimate was the lowest. Brett was a pleasure to work with; he is very polite, responsive, and reliable. His work was completed ahead of schedule and cost us exactly what he quoted. Tropical storm Irene hit right afterwards and his work passed the test–no leaking at all. We are overall very happy with Burns Home Improvement and would recommend him. “ –Trevin Lau, Needham

“We’ve used Burns Home Improvement for three remodeling projects: a bathroom, a bedroom, and a kitchen. Our house is 150 years-old so nothing’s easy when it comes to construction. Our projects have covered the gamut: including complete guttings of rooms, squaring up the walls, leveling floors, tiling, veneer plaster, plumbing, etc.. We’ve been pleased with the results. Brett does great work including the finer details that most contractors would overlook or shortcut. He will explain any extra costs that come up during the project and he’s willing to go the extra mile to ensure that you’re happy with the result. We’ve recommended to him to many of our friends and coworkers. I highly recommend him.” - R Burke

About Burns Home Improvements About Burns Home Construction:We are a local company, bonded, certified and most important – established. We live and work in the communities we provide home construction and home renovation projects. As your neighbor, we too care about our community. As a local company we show concern for preserving the charm and unique architectural heritage of New England. We aim to earn your trust with anticipation of becoming a lifelong partner in the ongoing maintenance and expansion of your home. Read our customer reviews.

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