If you are like many homeowners, the time might feel right to renovate your Toronto home, but your budget is preventing you from taking the leap. Kitchen, bathroom and other major renovations can cost thousands, and many homeowners hold off on completing them because of concerns about the bottom line. While it simply is not possible to complete a Toronto home renovation without spending a dime, there are many steps you can take to reduce the costs and stay within your budget.

The first step in renovating with a budget is to work with what you have. It is always less expensive to work with an existing space than to add square footage to a house, so look at what you have first before adding on. This rule applies to many of the materials and supplies you need for a renovation too. For instance, if a Toronto kitchen reno is on your wishlist, see if you can resurface old cabinets instead of replacing them, add pull out drawers to existing cabinets instead of going custom or install granite countertops but use your existing appliances. This can save you thousands of dollars and easily turn your project into one that is affordable for your family.

Another way to save on your Toronto home renovation is by going green. Making simple changes like choosing energy certified appliances or larger changes like adding solar panels, spray foam insulation or a tankless water heater might not save you money immediately, but it can reap you a significant cost savings over the lifetime of your home. Basically, think more long term, and try to stretch your dollar by realizing a savings in what it costs to enjoy your lifestyle and pay your utility bills every month.Finally, work with a Toronto general contractor. While this step appears on the surface to cost more, in reality, it is one of the easiest ways to save money and minimize stress. A qualified Toronto construction professional can help you to avoid unnecessary delays on your project and overcome the minor setbacks that are almost certain to come up along the way. In contrast, going it alone might mean that you are paying for hours of labor when Toronto sub-contractors cannot work because of inspection or other delays, and it can be a big hit on your pocketbook to try to fix problems that you do not understand or are not prepared to tackle alone. The right Toronto general contractor can also save your budget by securing discounts on materials and supplies that often are not available to the general public. This might mean a lower cost renovation or a higher-quality finished product than you would have gotten had you gone it alone.

Alair Homes Toronto is the preferred general contractor for homeowners across this great community. Our construction professionals have the knowledge and skill to complete home renovations of all sizes. Our customers receive the highest level of support and completely transparent communication, and they benefit from our national buying power that helps them to save thousands on the highest quality materials, supplies and professional sub-contractors. If you are ready to complete your Toronto remodeling project but concerned about the budget, let us set your mind at ease with a free, no obligation consultation and estimate.