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When determining the cost to remodel the exterior of a home, there are several factors to look at. Let’s break them down to understand how they will affect the cost of each project.
Knowing what you want and how much money you have to spend is the first step in planning an exterior remodel of your home. Do you want to fix up the place, or do you intend to completely transform the exterior? Some of the most common and important home renovations, as well as the variables that influence their respective prices, are detailed here:
Having a roof that is in good condition is extremely important because it is the first line of defense in protecting the interior of your home. The cost of roofing can vary quite a bit, depending on your home and scope of the project. If your home only needs a section of your roof fixed or replaced, this will obviously be cheaper than installing an entire new roof. There are also several materials that can be used for your roof like metal, cedar shake, clay, asphalt, etc. that will affect the cost.
The cost of labor can also vary depending on the extent of the roof damage, what’s damaged, your roofs pitch and size, the amount of materials that need to be removed, and the environmental conditions contractors have to face when performing the work.
Although gutters may seem like the least glamorous of exterior updates, it may be one of the most important. If you decide to update the rest of your home and neglect the gutters, you may be risking your home’s foundation and all the other beautiful updates you just invested in. Your gutter system is designed to flow water away from your home, specifically it’s foundation, to prevent issues associated with water buildup.
Gutters also do not have to be boring! If you are choosing to update your home’s siding to a new color, you can install colored aluminum gutters that complement, match, or contrast (for a pop of color) with your new siding. You can also glamorize your gutters a bit by going with a specialty material like copper, galvalume, or galvanized! Or try ornate gutter accessories!
The price of your gutter project will vary significantly depending on footage, type of home, complexity of the project, size of gutters, the gutter material, whether or not the fascia or soffit needs replacing (or if you even have any in the first place), and how labor costs are applied to the job.
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Siding on a home is usually changed for one of two reasons; it is damaged or deteriorating, or you simply have the desire for an aesthetic update. Updating your home’s siding is a great way to give it a bit of a facelift and increase curb appeal. This is also a great way to change the décor on your home by going with a different color or material. Common siding materials that can affect the cost of repair or replacement include vinyl (insulated and non-insulated), fiber cement, wood, brick, and metal.
The size, shape, and condition of your home will also make a big difference in cost. Is your home one story or two? Does it take on a simple box shape or is it of a more complicated design? How much damage does your siding have and what needs to be removed and replaced? The answers to these questions will give you a better idea of how to budget out your project.
Maybe you have a new pet that you want to allow to roam around in your yard without worrying about them running away. Or maybe you just want to add a fence for privacy, or because you enjoy the look. Regardless of the reason, if you are ready to have a fence installed, wood fencing is a very popular choice among homeowners. However, there are also other materials like composite. Depending on the material, complexity of the job, footage, and height, your final project cost is going to vary.
Deciding which project you should have done first on your home remodel should ideally be based on its importance and scale. Roofing and gutter projects are typically the most important because they protect the major parts of the interior of your home and the foundation it stands on.
When it comes to gathering your exterior home remodeling budget, knowing the cost of each service is very important, and although a ball-park price is a great place to start, the best way to receive the most accurate cost for each project is to schedule an estimate with your local contractor. The Brothers that just do Gutters are your local source for any, and all gutter needs! Call us today for your free estimate!