A question from the administrator piqued my interest on a FB building page just the other day. They asked their community, ‘What’s the one thing anyone undertaking a new home build or reno should know?’
Here are a few comments from a long list of homeowners that appear somewhat jaded by the process.
- ‘It’s expensive.’ — ‘It always takes longer than you think.’ — ‘Don’t use FB and expect to get accurate answers.’ — ‘Expect delays.’ — ‘Don’t always go with the cheapest option.’ — ‘Your first idea is not always the best.’ — ‘Have a budget, add 20% for contingencies and then another 20% for contingencies on the contingencies’ — ‘Make sure a professional recommended isn’t a relative of the referrer.’ — ‘It’s going to cost more than you think.’ — ‘Unless you have a bottomless wallet, be prepared to compromise. Your taste is likely more expensive than you think.’