If you own a single-family home in Mission Viejo, it’s almost certainly valued at more than a million dollars. Even the average condo in Mission Viejo is starting to approach the million-dollar mark!
Does your kitchen reflect your home’s million-dollar-plus valuation, or is it stuck in the past with its style and lack of modern amenities? Have you been thinking about a kitchen remodeling project? Now is a great time to pursue one!
Unlike the past few years, when it was difficult to find a general contractor who wasn’t booked out for many months, it is now much easier to find an experienced kitchen remodeling contractor in Mission Viejo to take on your project. In addition, the supply chain issues that plagued the home improvement industry are now all pretty much resolved. In other words, you no longer have to settle for whoever is available and compromise on products in order to get a kitchen remodeling project in Mission Viejo completed.
Since you can currently be a little bit picky about the general contractor you hire, it’s important to look for one with extensive experience in kitchen remodeling. An experienced general contactor can either execute the plans designed by your kitchen designer or architect, or may even be able to design a kitchen with you—helping you save on design fees.
Why is experience so vital when it comes to hiring a general contractor for your kitchen remodel in Mission Viejo? Kitchen remodeling projects have a lot of moving parts. Many Mission Viejo homeowners are looking to move things around a bit, which can require moving or removing walls, rerouting plumbing or gas lines, and adding electrical lines to accommodate the new pendant lights everyone seems to want over their new kitchen islands. These things are in addition to the items that most people associate with a typical kitchen remodel, such as changing out cabinets, flooring, countertops, appliances, and backsplashes.
A good general contractor will be able to handle all aspects of a kitchen remodel, but he or she doesn’t necessarily do all of the work himself or herself. He or she will often bring in skilled subcontractors to complete specialty tasks. When you work with an experienced general contractor with a good reputation, it makes it more likely that the subcontractors he or she brings in will also be experienced and reputable. What you don’t want is for your general contractor to hire the cheapest subcontractors he or she can find. That can be a recipe for disaster.
As you start your search for a general contractor for your Mission Viejo kitchen remodeling contractor, look for one who is licensed by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). When you work with a licensed contractor, you have some recourse in case anything goes wrong. Hiring someone who is unlicensed is not recommended—especially on a project as large and involved as a full kitchen remodel.