DIY home remodeling: when to go it alone – and when to hire a licensed contractor

A licensed and experienced contractor can ensure good installation and lasting value for your remodeling project.

By Nazem Agha

After a seemingly interminable fight against the effects of a crippling recession, the U.S. economy is finally beginning to show signs of recovery. But even as consumer confidence begins its slow upward climb, many individuals are still behaving cautiously when it comes to major spending. Over the past few years, many homeowners found ways in which to cut corners and save cash; and while some of their efforts, such as DIY home remodeling, have become full-blown trends, experts caution that there are some undertakings for which it is safer, simpler and ultimately more affordable to bite the bullet and hire a licensed and experienced contractor.

Some small-scale, one-room projects are the ideal proving ground for a DIY contractor in the making: and provided there aren’t too many technical details or supplies involved, homeowners can snag impressive savings sprucing up a room or two on their own. However, as noted in a recent article from the Chicago Tribune, there are plenty of factors – from labor coordination and tradesmen relationships to wholesale discounts, subcontractors, ready tools and supplies – that keep professional contractors in business. Simply put, a remodeling job can easily get out of hand without the organizational and industry expertise of a licensed expert. And not only that, some products (such as many carpet and flooring materials) may require professional installation in order to validate the warranty. Ultimately, the best way to avoid the pitfalls of both DIY errors and overpriced, multi-contractor projects is to find a company that provides both products and services under the same roof – and at Carpet Country Flooring, we do just that in order to keep your remodeling experience simple, affordable, organized and efficient.

Professional expertise and unparalleled value with San Diego’s premier flooring company

Carpet Country Flooring strives to take the hassle out of home improvement by providing customers with the best quality hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile and stone flooring, as well as custom blinds, at the lowest possible prices – and with the convenience of skilled in-house contractors to deliver and install every product we sell. Our San Diego flooring company proudly offers the best Abbey Flooring products and expert installation, cutting out the need for subcontractors and guaranteeing our renowned warranty. If you don’t like the new flooring we install for you, we will change it – no questions asked: so when it comes to custom flooring and blinds, let the experts treat you to a simple, efficient and excellent remodeling experience. To learn more, peruse our product selection or locate our Poway showroom, visit us online at http://www.carpetcountryflooring.com.

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