I am looking to start renovation for a split level studio under 600 sq ft. Floorplan: http://i50.tinypic.com/6sujhs.jpg My wishlist roughly is as follows - -Bath - retile wall/floor, replace tub with stand in shower, install washer/dryer combo (if permitted). Replace toilet, possibly move it to other side of shower. Kitchen - New Cabinets, remove closets to open kitchen ("c" in floorplan), new... [more]
I am looking to start renovation for a split level studio under 600 sq ft. Floorplan: http://i50.tinypic.com/6sujhs.jpg
My wishlist roughly is as follows -
-Bath - retile wall/floor, replace tub with stand in shower, install washer/dryer combo (if permitted). Replace toilet, possibly move it to other side of shower.
Kitchen - New Cabinets, remove closets to open kitchen ("c" in floorplan), new appliances (possibly move them around to optimize space), possibly replace range with cook top / wall oven (depending on cost/space savings trade off)
Replace flooring / recessed lighting / update electrical / painting, etc. / replace staircase railings with modern ones
What is the rough estimate of cost and time?
How do I get started? Should I just invite contractors, go over with the items with them and let them come up with the scope of work and ask for quotes?
Also, does anyone have any opinion on Home Depot services? They have design services included, not sure how the designing part would work if I decide to work with a GC directly.
Thanks for any inputs!
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Response by Primer05
over 13 years ago
Posts: 2103
Member since: Jul 2009
somaloft,
I would meet several contractors, try to make sure they are bidding on the same scope of work as well as the same expectations you have.
I have not heard of anything good or bad about home depot services, my gut tells me that they probably are not the best but i could be wrong.
The floor plan look familiar, west 23rd? I am a contractor and would be happy to take a look at your project if you would like
Home Depot services: my experience with them was mixed, likewise what I have heard about them. I met with several designers and contractors before my kitchen reno and the HD KD seemed by far to have the least design know-how. I would not waste my time with them again without a specific referral.
I am assuming you have never done a renovation before... in that case, I would say do not expect to jump into a renovation. Start speaking with GCs and designers to get a sense of feasibility and cost of the things you want to do. Some of the things you mentioned are fairly complex and perhaps from your POV, cost-prohibitively so. Once you speak with professionals, you may change your mind (or not) as to what you want to accomplish.
somaloft,
I would meet several contractors, try to make sure they are bidding on the same scope of work as well as the same expectations you have.
I have not heard of anything good or bad about home depot services, my gut tells me that they probably are not the best but i could be wrong.
The floor plan look familiar, west 23rd? I am a contractor and would be happy to take a look at your project if you would like
primerenovations@mac.com
www.primerenovationsnyc.com
Jeff
Here's a recent thread on renovation where cost is discussed:
http://streeteasy.com/nyc/talk/discussion/33620-renovation-cost-estimate-and-time
Home Depot services: my experience with them was mixed, likewise what I have heard about them. I met with several designers and contractors before my kitchen reno and the HD KD seemed by far to have the least design know-how. I would not waste my time with them again without a specific referral.
I am assuming you have never done a renovation before... in that case, I would say do not expect to jump into a renovation. Start speaking with GCs and designers to get a sense of feasibility and cost of the things you want to do. Some of the things you mentioned are fairly complex and perhaps from your POV, cost-prohibitively so. Once you speak with professionals, you may change your mind (or not) as to what you want to accomplish.