1.Don’t rush in. Changing plans is the most common, but costliest remodeling gaffe. Be sure to leave time for research and create a comprehensive plan, listing every product.
2.Prepare for the unexpected. There’s a lot going on behind the walls. Unexpected water damage was an issue with 17% of bathroom remodels, while structural problems caused headaches for 10% of kitchen projects. A good contractor will be able to anticipate such problems, allowing the homeowner to budget accordingly.
3.Don’t chase the “low ball.” Contractors are lowering their profit margins due to the tight market, but they often make up their costs in labor or other areas. Readers who went for “low-ball” pricing ended up spending a median of $1,500 extra for labor on their kitchens and $1,000 extra on their bathrooms. Don’t sign a contract with a lot of open-ended amounts for products and materials—these are called “allowances,” in contractor speak.
4.Focus on the boring bits. Specifying lighting and placement of trash cans are not much fun, but are critical to the process. For example, the proper exhaust fan will prevent mildew in baths and vent odors in kitchens.

Example of how an unused bathtub can be converted into a roomy shower — more accessible for elderly homeowners.

Everyone knows that the economy, particularly the real estate market, in Phoenix has slowed down from the frantic pace of the past few years.

Houses are taking longer to sell, and many homeowners are deciding to improve their kitchens and bathrooms with an eye to living in them longer. Moreover, many people are waiting for the market to trend upward, knowing they’ll recover the cost of bathroom and kitchen improvements, specifically.

If your ready to come home to a "new bathroom" & lavish yourself in the luxury you deserve, Yourson Contracting is here to make this a reality!  Providing you with timely, honest & quality workmanship, at an affordable price, is what we are all about. 

Or, if your existing bathroom is cumbersome due to  physical ailements, Yourson Contracting is also the company to call when you consider creating an environment that allows you to maximize the space that you have. Converting your home to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will not only create a safer enviroment, but it can be done with design & style in mind.  WE CAN HELP!

“I am so pleased with the work you did on our tub enclosure. I never expected that your employees would clean the glass shower doors, tub and remaining tiles so that everything looks ‘new.’ Every time I use the shower, I smile and sigh with pleasure to see how shiny the enclosure is. Your employees are certainly a credit to your company and were a delight for us to have in our home,” says Mrs. Pat Hamlet of her bathroom remodel.

Yourson Contracting LLC is a family-owned and operated firm that has been fulfilling homeowners dreams & visions, in the Valley, for more than 14 years. Our commitment to quality, honesty and dependability is the foundation in which we have built our business.....and will continue to, one home at a time! 

When undergoing a house remodel, there will be headaches you can expect and those you can't.

• Changing plans is the most common, but most costly house remodel mistake that can add as much as a few thousand dollars to projects. Research your project's needs and form a comprehensive renovation plan before beginning.
• Much goes on behind a house's walls, like unexpected water damage and structural problems. A good contractor can anticipate these and the homeowner should set aside a contingency fund of 15% to allow for unexpected headaches.
• Don't accept low house remodel offers. Though contractors are reducing their profit margins due to the current depressed market, they often make up their costs in labor and other areas. Many homeowners who accept low offers tend to spend up to $1,500 extra for labor. And don't agree to contracts with open-ended amounts for products and materials, which are allowances in the parlance of the remodeling industry.
• When undergoing a house remodel of older houses, the homeowner will have to brace for certain headaches. If installing new windows, the size of the openings will likely have to be changed in order to let the new windows fit.
• A possible challenge may be updating the plumbing. Water pipes usually need to be replaced and lengthened because the existing bathroom must be remodeled and/or new bathrooms will be added. Hot water pipes in old homes can require replacement for their tendency to corrode on the inside and lower water pressure throughout the house.
• Another potential house remodel headache lies in the electrical system. Many older homes will have only one outlet per room, requiring an increase in the number of electrical outlets and light receptacles. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors may need to be hardwired in and the old fuse box system may need to be upgraded to a 200 amp circuit breaker box.

Some house remodel headaches can be avoided with proper planning and the hiring of a good contractor. If renovating an older home, though, the homeowner must prepare for a number of likely challenges.