Monday, November 19, 2012

Should homeowners book remodeling contractors before next spring?



Kitchen Remodeling Wellesley, MaHomeowners in Mass may want to consider booking their remodeling contractor before next spring. In a recent article from Harvard Housing it was reported that there will be a double digit increase in remodeling activity in the first half of 2013.

Check out these relevant trends and factors to consider booking a contractor before spring of 2013:


  • Remodelers in the greater Boston, Mass metropolitan area are reporting that they are currently booked into the spring of 2013. In towns like Wellesley, Natick, Needham, Weston, Wayland, Sudbury, Natick, Sherborn and Hopkinton permits are up and there seems to be a contractors truck on every street. In Needham for example the building department said this is the strongest year since 2005.
  • The housing market is rebounding significantly and many people who have held off remodeling due to the economy are gaining more confidence.
  • The election is over and people are getting back to their pre-election routines.
  • Homeowners who have held off on projects since 2008 are now ready to do something.
  • Interest rates are still at historic lows and will stay that way for the foreseeable future.
  • Massachusetts is experiencing a lower unemployment rate than most of the country
  • The economic downturn has caused many contractors to leave the industry.
  • Many contractors are looking for qualified construction workers and are reporting a lack of qualified candidates.
  • Those who wait until the spring may find they have a long wait to get a contractor to come out to their house. The good contractors will be very busy leaving the homeowners to deal with the rest.

kitchen remodeling in wellesley massachusetts
Projects in High Demand        
As usual the number one project is kitchen remodeling followed by bathrooms.
Other notable trends is the desire for projects that reduce maintenance and increase energy efficiency. Requests for additions and lower level rooms are also increasing.

Massachusetts adopts more stringent building code in 2011. Many contractors are still trying to catch up on the new requirements.
In 2011, Massachusetts instituted a new stronger building code adopting stricter energy requirements. This is on the heels of the recent stretch energy code which can vary from town to town. Many contractors and building inspectors are struggling with the numerous changes due to lack of training.. Established firms tend to be more educated on these fronts and will be in high demand by educated consumers seeking the most current energy approaches. It is likely that the demand for contractors trained and proficient in energy retrofit protocol will exhaust the stable of available qualified contractors.

At Allain Construction we are consistently staying abreast of the many changes and trends so that we can provide our customers with the best and most current methods to remodel their home. Our comprehensive Design Build-Scope Develop-Build Process helps you get exactly what you want.
Our designers' 3 D design program will help you take the concept in your mind and develop a project you can only imagine.

Thanks for reading.
Allain Construction, Inc
508-435-4652

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