Top tips to prioritise your home renovation projects

There’s no denying that the cost of living crisis has made many people think twice before spending money on large projects, like home renovations. However, even if your finances feel a little tight, that doesn’t mean you have to abandon all your plans to refurbish your home in Bournemouth.

In fact, as the Indpendent recently pointed out, by prioritising your projects correctly, you could find that your renovations end up saving you money over the long term.

When you are trying to work out where to start, make a list of all the renovation and repair projects you would like to undertake at your home, then narrow down this list by focusing on the ones that will be costly to delay (such as a leaking pipe). These are good places to start because failing to fix an issue with your plumbing or repair your roof in Bournemouth if you need to will only cause more damage and therefore cost you more in the long run.

When you are exploring the repairs and renovations you want to tackle, it’s also advisable to see if you can group any of them together. For example, if you’re fixing an issue with plumbing that is behind a wall, you’ll need to open this up, presenting an opportunity to replaster and repaint the room too.

Another way to prioritise the home repair projects in Bournemouth that Bournemouth Constructions could support you with is to look for the projects that could reduce your outgoings in other areas.

One example could be any improvements to your home that increase its energy efficiency, as this will lead to lower gas and electricity bills and therefore save you money not just this year, but for many years to come. That might mean installing new double glazing (or even triple glazing) at your property, properly insulating your loft or even installing solar panels on your roof.

In some cases, you may decide that it’s best to delay any large-scale home renovations for a year, either to give you a bit more time to save money or in the hope that materials might get cheaper. The Independent cited a report that predicted some building materials may fall in cost during 2023, following the spike in prices seen during the Covid-19 pandemic.

When you are exploring your options for renovating your home in Poole, Bournemouth or Christchurch, it’s also important to be aware of the upper value of your property.

As Property Reporter noted, a good way to keep your budget under control and prevent you from overspending on renovations is to know what your property’s “ceiling price” is. That way you can make sure you don’t spend more money than you’ll be able to add in value to your home.

Another top tip for maximising your home renovations is to make sure you don’t only spend money on one part of your home – it’s much better to ensure there is a consistent standard across the finish of your property, rather than investing heavily in, say, a beautiful kitchen but neglecting other spaces.

We’re always happy to discuss the options for any renovation project, big or small, so please get in touch with our team of experts if you’d like some advice or a quote for a project you’re considering for your home.