An Official Publication of the 2010-2011

Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelors Council

Houston Remodeling Guide 2010

An Official Publication of the Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelors^TM Council

Five tips for a successful remodel

ere are five tips for planning a successful home remodel that you can enjoy for many years to come.

1. Compile a list of home remodeling ideas and draft a budget for the work.

You likely have some projects in mind, such as modernizing the bathroom, renovating the kitchen, replacing windows or repairing the roof. Prioritize your wish list: Maybe you don’t have the budget for your dream remodel, but professional remodelers can maximize your dollars by doing the work in phases, suggesting budget-friendly products and materials, and implementing creative design solutions.

2. Look for a professional remodeler to help plan the project.

Start by searching GHBA’s Directory of Professional Remodelers at www.ghba.org and click on Consumers. You’ll find a list of nearby remodelers to contact.

3. Check the references and background of the remodeler.

After you start speaking with remodelers and find one or two who match your project’s needs, be sure to conduct some background research by checking with the Better Business Bureau, talking to their references, and asking if they are a trade association member (such as GHBA Remodelers). Remodelers with these qualities tend to be more reliable, better educated, and more likely to stay on top of construction and design trends.

4. Agree on a contract.

Talk over the details of the home remodeling project and begin reviewing the contract. You’ll want to check the remodelers’ insurance coverage, ask about any warranties on their work, know who is responsible for obtaining any building permits, and understand the process for

making any change orders after the contract is signed. Make sure that you and your remodeler see eye to eye before you sign on the dotted line.

5. Take advantage of the energy efficiency tax credits.

If your remodel includes replacing windows or doors, adding insulation, installing new roofing, upgrading heating or air-conditioning units, updating the water heater, or installing energy generating products (such as solar panels, heat pumps, or wind turbines) then you can take advantage of federal energy efficiency tax credits through 2010 that will help defray costs and maximize your remodeling budget while reducing home energy bills. (Learn more at www.nahb.org/efficiencytaxcredit.)

For more tips on planning a home remodel or hiring a professional remodeler, visit www.nahb.org/remodel and ghba.org. l

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An Official Publication of the 2010-2011

Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelors Council

On the Cover

Master bath renovation by

Rob Hellyer, CGR, CMB, CAPS

of Premier Remodeling

& Construction

Design by Ed Bullock, AIA,

CEB Architecture

Tile by Daltile

Vanity cabinet, countertop, lighting & bath accessories by Restoration Hardware.

Plumbing fixtures: Westheimer Plumbing

Tub—Jason Hydrotherapy

Tub & shower fixture, Victoria & Albert Sink faucet by Hansgrohe.

The Cabinet Zavala.

Photography by Michael Hart

To find a qualified

GHBA remodeler
in your area, visit

www.ghba.org

To Advertise in the 2011-2012 Houston Remodeling Guide...

Call Fort Bend Publishing Group

Amy Robinson - 281-240-2445 ext. 117

2010 NAHB Education

Partners

Education’s

Premier Partner

- BMC Select -

- Builders Post Tension -

- Dow -

- Huber Engineered Woods -

- Pella Windows and Doors -

- Sherwin Williams Paint -

- TXU Energy -

- Dupont-Tyvek -

- Weyerhaeuser -

On the Cover

Master bath renovation by

Rob Hellyer, CGR, CMB, CAPS

of Premier Remodeling

& Construction

Design by Ed Bullock, AIA,

CEB Architecture

Tile by Daltile

Vanity cabinet, countertop, lighting & bath accessories by Restoration Hardware.

Plumbing fixtures: Westheimer Plumbing

Tub—Jason Hydrotherapy

Tub & shower fixture, Victoria & Albert Sink faucet by Hansgrohe.

The Cabinet Zavala.

Photography by Michael Hart

To find a qualified

GHBA remodeler
in your area, visit

www.ghba.org

To Advertise in the 2010-2011 Houston Remodeling Guide...

Call Fort Bend Publishing Group

Amy Robinson - 281-240-2445 ext. 117

GHBA Education

Partners

- BMC - Premier Partner

- Benefit Concepts Inc.

- DPIS Engineering

- Dow Chemical

- Dupont/Tyvek

- MASCO Environments
for Living

- Panel Rey Dry Wall Solutions

- Pella Windows and Doors

- Prudential Gary Greene Realtors

- Sherwin Williams Paint

- The Stevenson Group

- StrucSure Home Warranty

Updated French Country kitchen by Hann Builders features antique glazed cabinets and pot-filler for pasta at the cooktop backsplash. Island with a vegetable sink and an island for dining and baking. Distressed pecan wide plank flooring. Wood beamed ceiling with recessed lighting.