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The Emotional Roller Coaster Of Remodeling

Message From Our Owner |
Mike King
Hi, this is Mike King! I wanted to take the time and provide some personal thoughts when it comes to the subject of the emotional rollercoaster of remodeling and the importance of setting expectations.
I’ve always found this subject a bit interesting because it often reminds me of both my undergraduate and graduate studies in psychology and marriage and family counseling. The idea that in relationships we often find ourselves very excited in the beginning and as the relationship develops over time through all the ebbs and flows—highs and lows—the familiarity, if we are not careful, can turn to contempt and disappointment. Certainly, none of us—those who honestly seek it—desire an unhealthy relationship of any kind or desire a bad experience. After all, it can be daunting and take a toll on our emotional stability. Although, entering a remodeling agreement is not necessarily a marriage covenant, it is however a contractual agreement that has both a beginning, as well as an ending, and how we set these expectations with one another in the beginning will have a significant impact on the overall relationship value and project success.
Just like any relationship, remodeling can be messy and inconvenient. It involves giving up your most coveted personal space—your home. And depending upon the project at hand, it could be that you are giving up this space over a significant time period—a few weeks to several months. It quite possibly means you are losing your kitchen, a bathroom, or possibly finding yourself in a strange land (temporary residence). It is a commitment that requires time, money, trust, transparency, honesty, flexibility, and lots of communication. And this “Emotional Roller Coaster” is felt by both the remodeling company and client, so, it is important that we set the best expectations we can in the beginning and throughout the renovation process.
We understand the lows and highs of what we do, so, we can empathetically relate to your cause. We also understand the significant positive impact that a beautiful and functional remodel can have on your life, your family’s life, and the value of your home. In surveying over 2,000 homeowners, the data concluded that 77% of home owners had a “major sense of accomplishment” once the project was completed, along with 75% who have a “greater desire” to be in their homes enjoying the new spaces (Remodeling Impact Report, 2017). This is a great indication, for those who desire a change, that remodeling existing spaces and/or adding square footage may be a viable investment. We get it, so, it is our hope and desire to provide you with the best possible design-build-remodel experience available. We will walk with you through the entire home renovation process.
Based on our experience, the chart above is an excellent representation of what a twenty-one-week project might look like. And regardless of whether the project is small or large in scope and time, the emotional roller coaster remains constant. For those who have been through a remodeling project, this may or may be representative of your experience, particularly, a very poor experience, which would provide for very sharp low mood level percentages that would normally far out-weigh the high mood levels. Based on the chart below, our goal is to provide a realistic smoothly managed experience that results in a high level of excitement and accomplishment that will continue for years.