{"id":408,"date":"2007-04-04T17:15:47","date_gmt":"2007-04-04T17:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/166.62.41.2\/~holaamericanews\/2007\/04\/04\/hire-the-right-pros-for-your-project\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T12:28:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T17:28:11","slug":"hire-the-right-pros-for-your-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holaamericanews.com\/es\/hire-the-right-pros-for-your-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Hire the Right Pros for Your Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A renovation is only as good as the professionals who do the work. Here\u2019s how to assemble the right team for your job.<\/p>\n

From the magazine, Kitchen Planning Guide
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Who\u2019s Who?
\nChoose your remodeling team based on your needs.<\/p>\n

Your first step is to decide which trades belong on your remodeling team. Complex jobs — those that involve more than one room or that entail moving walls or building new space — may benefit from the participation of several professionals. You\u2019ll certainly want to consider an architect-contractor duo or a design-build company for a big job. You might also bring in a kitchen or bath designer or interior designer. On the other hand, a designer or designer-builder may be your single source for a simple job.Here\u2019s what you can expect from design and construction pros.Architect. An architect will develop a design, refer you to contractors, help you select a contractor, and oversee the construction to make sure the plans are followed. On large jobs, the architect\u2019s fee usually is a percentage of the construction cost. On smaller jobs, the architect may charge an hourly fee. Some architects will work on a consulting basis — creating finished plans from your sketches or shepherding plans through the engineering and approval process.Contractor. Once you have an architectural plan, the contractor makes it happen. The contractor reviews the drawings and specifications, providing a cost estimate to you and your architect. Then, the contractor\u2019s crews — or subcontractors he or she selects and supervises — tear out old components, move and upgrade the plumbing and electrical systems as necessary, and complete the new construction. On most jobs, contractors charge a fixed price; changes are estimated and billed along the way. If you want more flexibility to design as you go, time-and-materials payment (a running tab of labor and materials charges) is an option.Design-Build Company.\u00a0 These one-stop companies provide both design and construction services. Some have staff architects, and others supervise consulting architects they\u2019ve handpicked. Most design-build firms have their own carpentry crews, but schedule subcontractors for the plumbing and electrical work. A benefit of design-build firms is that they keep communication simple: From design through completion, you\u2019re dealing with just one company and one team of individuals who are used to working together.\u00a0 Most designer-builders charge a design fee up front, but then credit it to the price of the job if you hire them to proceed. Often, the design-build approach costs less than the architect-contractor arrangement.
\nKitchen or Bath Specialist. A designer on the staff of a cabinetry or product showroom, especially one with Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) or Certified Bath Designer (CBD) credentials from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, will produce a complete room design or flesh out the rough plan drawn by your architect.\u00a0 Dealer staff or subcontractors will install cabinets and counters. Most showrooms do not charge a separate design fee; their flat fee for products and installation also covers the design work. If you\u2019re not looking for construction help, independent designers can provide designs only without plying other fee-based services you don\u2019t need.
\nInterior Designer.\u00a0 Don\u2019t make the mistake of hiring an interior designer only at the end of the project to select finishes and furnishings. The designer\u2019s role varies, from making product recommendations to drafting layout plans and helping you make smart decisions about allocating your remodeling dollars.\u00a0 The designer may also help choose a contractor and oversee construction. Consulting designers charge an hourly fee. Those who have bigger roles may charge a flat fee and\/or a percentage of the cost of products purchased.<\/p>\n

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