If you are planning a major overhaul of your apartment, then you will have to turn to professionals. In this case, many construction and repair companies provide their customers with estimates free of charge, which list the composition and cost of all forthcoming work and materials used. Often, the final figure may seem too large to you, but this does not mean that the repair should be abandoned. There are several ways to reduce your budget and save money.
Instructions
Step 1
The cost of the estimate largely depends on the complexity and volume of repair work. In the event that you have contacted a large construction company and the upcoming repairs will be of a large enough volume, then you can, after receiving the estimate, negotiate significant discounts for yourself. This will be especially true if you are making repairs in the off-season, when the number of orders is limited. The size of such a discount can be from 5 to 10%, and this, taking into account the total cost of the estimate, is a rather large amount.
Step 2
To reduce the estimate, and much, will allow the replacement of imported finishing and building materials with domestic ones. As a rule, they are made using the same technologies and the same equipment as imported ones, so their quality is practically the same. In addition, their cost is sometimes several times lower, since it does not include the costs of customs clearance and transportation from abroad. The same domestic floor tiles are of acceptable quality and their choice is extensive, although the price is two to three times lower than, for example, the Spanish one.
Step 3
Consult with a professional about which jobs you can refuse and which ones can be saved in time. But you should be aware that some construction work cannot be shortened in time, since such a reduction in time will lead to a violation of the technology. This applies, for example, to filling and screed floors.
Step 4
Estimated costs can be reduced if, during major repairs, redevelopment and re-equipment of premises are abandoned. These types of construction work require mandatory approval by the supervisory authorities, which entails significant financial costs.
Step 5
You can also reduce the number of specialists involved in the repair, for example, paste the wallpaper yourself or invite a small private team of 2-3 people to decorate. By giving up the services of a designer, you can spend less money by finding interesting design solutions on the Internet or in specialized magazines.
