Read This Before Starting a Home Renovation in Dubai

Diving into a home renovation project has many advantages compared to buying a new property.

Takeaways:

1. Set goals before you start your Dubai home renovation!

2. Do your research: look for similar project, get familiar with the building process.

3. When you look for the perfect company, see what they offer.

4. Meet the company on site to discuss your ideas.

5. Hiring a project manager makes your project more stress-free and cost-efficient.

6. Meet the builders and talk through their concept design and budget.

If you have been living in the same home for a while now, you have probably experienced that some parts of your home have deteriorated in the last couple of years. You have problems with the same light switch or a loose drawer, maybe with a squeaky floor. It takes time and energy to fix the same problems; besides, it can cause health and safety issues.

On the other hand, if you plan to sell your property in the future, a renovation can significantly increase the property value.

Nonetheless, your home is your shelter. You should feel comfortable and stress-free there.

So here are the 6 main things you should think through before you start your Dubai renovation!

1. Consider the Whys and Set Goals

Starting a complete home renovation is a tempting idea that goes through all of our minds from time to time. Before you start knocking down walls and buying new wallpapers, you should think through the reasons why you want to redo your home.

• Is the current state of your home no longer suitable for your family’s needs?

• Is your home looking tired or dated?

• Is your goal to make your home more sustainable?

• Are you craving a more high-end design?

While thinking through these questions, also decide whether you should renovate your whole home or just some parts of it.

Set your goals, and let’s get the project started!

2. Start Researching

After setting your renovation goals, starting collecting pictures of similar projects is a good starting point. Then, you will have a clear picture of what your aims are.

Besides, getting familiar with building costs and the process of home renovation could be very beneficial for you during the home renovation.

3. Contact the Experts

Start looking for local home renovation companies and see what they offer. We recommend taking a look at their portfolios and testimonials to see if they meet your goals.

• Look answers for the following questions:

• Do they offer the type of services you are looking after?

• Are you satisfied with their projects?

• Do they have an overall good reputation?

For the most stress-free home renovation, we advise you to sign up with a design and build construction company that offers design, planning and building services in-house.

4. Meet Face-to-Face or on Zoom

When you find the right company that meet your needs, book a meeting. This can be at their office or preferable on site where you can have a face-to-face discussion about the project.

They will answer all of your questions and advise you on your project and make adjustments to your plans.

If you want to DIY, we still recommend involving experts at this stage.

5. Decide on Project Management

You can decide to hire a project manager or take control of your project. If you sign up with a design and build construction company, they will automatically assign a project manager to your project. This is the more stress-free and cost-efficient choice.

If you have time and experience in building or construction, you can manage your project, however, keep in mind that you have to manage multiple trades, communicate between parties, and you will be responsible for keeping the project on time and budget.

6. Concept, Budget, Decisions

If you have decided on which company to pick, the project can really take off!

During the planning phase, you have to meet the builders and look through your ideas. They will give you a concept drawing and a budget estimate. At this stage, you can still adjust the plans to meet your needs and budget.

This is the stage where you have to decide if you stay in the property or find temporary accommodation you can stay in during the renovation.

Nu Projects Dubai offer turnkey design and build services which include architecture, interior design, project management and construction. Feel free to contact our team for consultancy on +44 (0) 20 7731 6841 or email info@nuprojects.co.

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