Did you know that home improvements — such as a bathroom remodel or kitchen remodel — can increase your home’s resale value? The building contractors at Applied Contracting Services of Orlando specialize in home remodels and can help with all of your home improvement or home remodel construction projects. Contact us to learn more!

Here are some examples of home remodeling projects which will return the most money when reselling your home. The statistics are from a National Association of Realtors (NAR) Cost vs. Value report. The home construction projects yielding the best return, according to the NAR, are:

• Siding replacement — First impressions count when selling your home!
• Bathroom remodel
• Kitchen remodel

Call us at 407-758-3152 to discuss all of your construction needs. We are a licensed and certified building contractor, a member of the Better Business Bureau, and an EPA Certified Renovator. Learn more about hiring the right building contractor for the job.

Your home is your most important investment. Whether it’s new construction, a home remodel, a home addition, a kitchen remodel, a bathroom remodel or other home improvement, you can help protect your investment by ensuring that your building contractor is reputable and will do a good job. Choosing the wrong building contractor can lead to increased costs, construction delays and even incomplete work.

The biggest step you can take to ensure that you’ll be happy in the long run is to do your homework.

• Ask to see the building contractor’s business license and certified building contractor’s license. If the builder can’t produce these, walk away and find another contractor.
• Is the builder listed at recognized agencies which measure both experience and quality of work, such as the Better Business Bureau? If not, why not?
• Ask for a list of completed projects, both recent and older. Visit the sites if possible, and talk to owners about their experience with the building contractor.
• Does the bid proposal you receive state all project costs, as well as a timeline for work to be started and a completion date? Are payment terms clearly stated? Are material types specified? What about the subcontractors? Are they reputable?
• Is the building contractor or general contractor a member of related professional organizations?
• Does the building contractor return phone calls on a timely basis?
• Is the building contractor telling you that permits aren’t needed? If so, get a different contractor. Building permits are usually required, and the subsequent inspections help ensure your safety.

Research will pay off in the long run! If building or remodeling in Orlando, FL and the Central Florida area, contact us. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and work with you!

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Did you know that Federal tax credits designed to encourage homeowners to “go green” with home improvements are available through the end of 2010 and can get you up to a $1,500 tax deduction? The credit can be applied towards a new roof, a new HVAC system and many other things typically done during a home remodel. Call Applied Contracting Services of Orlando, FL (407-758-3152) for all your home remodel and home improvement needs.

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If you’re about to build a new home or you’re you’re having your home remodeled, make sure that your building contractor has all needed building permits. If any contractor tells you that you don’t need building permits, laugh and run away. Building permits and the inspections that follow are for your safety and protection…and substandard work could affect the resale value of your home. It’s a jungle out there — choose wisely!

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Whether you want new home construction, commercial construction or a remodel, our building contractor can get the job done.

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Blueprints of a new home, showing architectural details of the kitchen and a bedroom.