When something isn’t up-to-par or broken within your home, you typically have two options. You can repair the issue or choose a renovation. You are responsible for the proper care and upkeep of the home to ensure both comfort and safety. This includes making necessary updates and replacement of appliances and hardware over time. Deciding whether to repair or renovate can depend on various factors.
Defining Repair and Renovation
It is important to understand the key differences between repair and renovation. When you choose to repair, you are often fixing something that is broken or not functioning as it should. Repairs restore something to its new or like-new condition. A repair can provide temporary or long-term benefits, depending on the repair itself. This could be caulking a drafty window, rewiring a lighting fixture, replacing missing shingles, or minor plumbing repairs such as a slight leak.
When you renovate, you completely replace the broken or poorly functioning element with something new and improved. This could be knocking down walls to create more space, installing a new roof, changing the layout of a space, or replacing major elements such as flooring, cabinets, appliances, and so on.
Why Choose Repair?
Repairs are a great way to keep your home operating as it should. Repairs, in general, can be basic or extensive, depending on the repairs needed. Repairs provide an extended use of an appliance or fixture within the home. Repair is a great choice if you are satisfied with the look of your space but just need to restore function and safety. Repair costs can vary significantly depending on the repairs needed, but generally can be more affordable than renovating.
So, if you love your kitchen but hate that your overhead light is flickering, repairing the wiring to that fixture may be all you need. However, renovation may be a better choice if you look around your kitchen and realize that the molding is dated, the cabinets are cluttered, and you have difficulty moving around the space.
Why Choose Renovation?
Renovating can be a major project to tackle, but it can also be the most rewarding project to complete. Renovations can be focused on one space, such as your kitchen or bathroom, or you may consider a whole house renovation. Either way, the transformation allows for greater control of how a space looks and feels. Renovating requires careful planning and design to ensure comfort, safety, and overall happiness. Renovations allow you to completely transform a space to bring it up-to-date and ensure it functions for your needs.
Which One Is Right for Me?
A repair can be a great option if you just need minor updates. However, a remodel may be best if you notice several aspects of your home that need repair or you are also noticing a lack of efficiency and function. At Fairchild Renovations, we are proud to provide both repair and renovation services to meet the needs of our clients. Our professionals can help if you are unsure of what is best for your situation. We can help you explore your options to ensure you’re completely satisfied with the services provided. Contact us to learn more.