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DISCUSS YOUR BUDGET Don’t hesitate to discuss your budget with your builder. At Under Construction Builders, we use the design/ build process to assure that the architect and builder are unified regarding the scope of the project and the budget. The renovation will be designed from the very beginning with your target budget in mind. Equally important, the builder and architect collaborate to assure that your vision is feasible from a design perspective and confirm that your budget is sufficient to support the selections. The total cost of a project can vary widely based on the selections that you make as well as the size and the complexity of the job. For a kitchen remodel, for example, the cost of the cabinets can vary greatly between stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets. Prepare yourself‌ what you see on HGTV is not usually realistic. They often portray high expectations on a low budget. GATHER INSPIRATION Gather ideas so you are ready for the selection process. Whether you clip pictures out of magazines, save pins to a board on Pinterest or create an idea book on Houzz, your contractor or designer can guide you to select the best products for your beach house that will look great and hold up well in a coastal environment. At Under Construction Builders, we accompany our customers when they choose cabinets, flooring and plumbing fixtures. We help you stay within your budget as well as recommend the optimal products for harsher conditions such as sand, salt and water. ESTABLISH A TIME FRAME Establish the best time frame for the project. Keeping the vacation season in mind, should you plan the renovation before Memorial Day or after Labor Day instead of in the middle of the summer? If you have renters sched-
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