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Shades Mountain Remodeling, LLC
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Very good 4.6

(19)

Very good 4.6

(19)

Home Remodeling, General Contracting

Great value
  • 21 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Birmingham, AL
Jeff L. says, "We originally contracted Drew to do a challenging wiring job, running speaker cables up behind a wall to our attic, across the attic to the back den wall, down the wall and then connected to a professional looking connection plate. They did that job extremely well. But while working with Drew we were impressed enough to ask him for a quote to rebuild our sunroom into a 4 seasons room. The quote was much less than we expected so we contracted Drew and his crew to do it. The work exceeded our expectations. Drew and his team were professional and communicated well throughout the project. Drew had a lot of great ideas for features we had not thought of; not “up-selling” but offering options for the windows, door, in room split ac/heat, etc. They color matched everything perfectly. In addition, when they were done they cleaned up every trace of trash. They even took away an old box spring in the garage we’d been trying to get rid of. The work and the team were so good we asked them to replace our garage doors, which they did and did well. Drew and his team were the ultimate in professionalism and quality. They will be my go to for the next projects on our house improvements list!"See more
Jeff L. says, "We originally contracted Drew to do a challenging wiring job, running speaker cables up behind a wall to our attic, across the attic to the back den wall, down the wall and then connected to a professional looking connection plate. They did that job extremely well. But while working with Drew we were impressed enough to ask him for a quote to rebuild our sunroom into a 4 seasons room. The quote was much less than we expected so we contracted Drew and his crew to do it. The work exceeded our expectations. Drew and his team were professional and communicated well throughout the project. Drew had a lot of great ideas for features we had not thought of; not “up-selling” but offering options for the windows, door, in room split ac/heat, etc. They color matched everything perfectly. In addition, when they were done they cleaned up every trace of trash. They even took away an old box spring in the garage we’d been trying to get rid of. The work and the team were so good we asked them to replace our garage doors, which they did and did well. Drew and his team were the ultimate in professionalism and quality. They will be my go to for the next projects on our house improvements list!"

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Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

How much will it cost to remodel my house?

The cost to remodel a home is highly variable — size and scope of the project, quality of materials, and the number of subcontractors required to complete the job all affect the total cost. The average national cost of a home renovation project is $13,500. The national average per-square-foot cost of a remodel ranges from $25 to $100. Nationally, kitchen and bathroom remodels are the most popular types of projects, in part because they typically have the highest return on investment when the home is sold. The national average cost of a major kitchen remodel ranges from $25,000 to $62,000, while the average bathroom remodel tends to cost $6,000 to $18,000. In addition to materials and labor costs, many remodeling project costs include permit fees, which, average $900 or more, depending on your location.

Do I need a contractor for a kitchen remodel?

A kitchen remodel is one of the most important investments you can make in your home, and it’s critical to get the details right; that’s where a home renovation contractor comes in. A minor remodel usually includes new cabinet faces and hardware, replacement appliances, and paint, while an extensive job may enlarge the kitchen’s square footage, install new cabinets or an island, change the layout, and lay new tile or hardwood floors. Any renovation that includes filing permits, construction, or electrical or plumbing work is best completed by an experienced contractor who knows local codes.

Why should you hire a contractor?

Hiring a general contractor is a good idea for many remodeling projects. Home renovation contractors have a broad range of skills to manage, coordinate and complete a project. They should help make sure your project comes in on time and within your budget as they hire and supervise all the necessary subcontractors, including electricians and plumbers. They also handle procuring all the materials required for your job. Some homeowners look to save money by acting as their own contractor, but an experienced home renovation contractor is worth the cost. They should know local building codes, be able to pull all necessary permits, and work with inspectors to make sure the construction meets local codes. Also, because they get professional discounts, they can typically buy materials at a better price than you can; better prices on materials and labor save you money, and make up for at least a percentage of the cost of the contractor.

When should you hire a contractor?

A few home remodeling projects can be done by an ambitious DIY-minded homeowner or local handyman, but many are best completed by a professional home renovation contractor. You should hire a contractor when you’re planning a large project that takes time, machinery or large tools, and several workers; a kitchen remodel, new bathroom or home addition will be most successful with a licensed, expert contractor at the helm. It’s particularly important to have a professional contractor on board for construction, electrical, plumbing and HVAC projects that require inspections to meet local building codes. Of course, you can hire a contractor for smaller projects, too, if you prefer to let an expert handle things like addition or removal of a wall, small framing projects, or anything that requires a permit.  

You should hire a contractor when you’re ready to start a remodeling project and you have plans, a budget and a timeline for the work in hand, but before any remodeling work begins.

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