153 – 10 Ways To Manage Your Reno Costs

There is often no need to completely strip out a property. There are usually things you can retain or reuse. For example, I have sometimes taken the oven out but used it in the new kitchen, saving me the $900 I would have had to spend on a new one. It is a renovation cost saving exercise that helps to maximise your profit.

#5 Manage The Kitchen Renovation Very Well

To save money on a kitchen renovation it is best to subcontract the various components of the kitchen. When you use an all-in-one kitchen company you end up paying for their expenses such as a fulltime designer and the cost of having a showroom. They will also put a markup on all everything they had to subcontract for such as making the cabinets and the trades they engage to build your kitchen. It pays you to source the cabinet maker, plumber and electrician yourself.

#6 Design For Standard Sizes

Using standard sizes for mirrors, doors, fencing, wardrobes and curtains will save you money. If you have to have anything custom-made it will cost you more. There are some variations in standard sizes that will allow you to achieve the look you are going for while minimising costs.

#7 Reno Hacks to Save Time and Money

Make a note of everything you learn when you are working on a renovation project so that you don’t have to learn the same lesson again in a future project. I wrote a little eBook that lists fifty five reno hacks that help save you time and money.

#8 Use Flat Packs

Flat pack cabinets in the kitchen may not save you time and money, but they are useful in other areas of the house. There is no waiting time. You can go to the store, purchase what you need and go back to your renovation and install it straight away. If you need some help installing a flat pack so that it doesn’t look like a flat pack, have a listen to the podcast episode I did on the topic.

#9 Be Clever About Sourcing Products to Minimise Renovation Costs

Not everything you need for your design needs to come from a traditional store. They don’t even need to be brand new. I have sourced many products from renovation auctions or Facebook Marketplace. These are great places to find statement fittings. I have even managed to pick up some brand new appliances. This is a great way to minimise your renovation costs.

#10 Upcycle

You can reuse any number of items, either from the original property or salvaged from somewhere else. I find this to be an interesting tactic to use in kitchens in particular. It can considerably cut down your reno costs.

When you take the time to think, plan and do your research, minimising your renovation costs is so much easier. You will save yourself a lot of money, without compromising on the quality of your renovation. It’s definitely a win-win.