If you are getting ready to do a major remodel of your home, you may be wondering if you need to hire an architectural designer. When you already have a tight budget, adding to it with the expense of another professional may seem unwarranted. However, having the right professional on the job will actually end up saving you money. Here are just a few ways having an architect on board from the beginning could lower the cost of the project.

Permits and Inspections

Unless you are simply painting the walls or doing some other strictly cosmetic remodel, you are going to need permits for the work to be done. Then, once it is complete, you will need to have everything inspected. To get these accomplished you are going to have to have an architect go over the plans and then sign off on them. If he or she did not make the original plans, you may find out they will not pass and need to be redone. All of this is going to cost money. If you have an architectural designer do the plans in the beginning, you can be sure they will pass. This will save you considerable time and money.

Materials

When an architect designs the work to be done, you can be sure that every aspect has been thought through and all needed materials included. He or she will know which materials will be most cost effective to the project. You will not have extra parts left over after the job is complete, which would be a waste of money.

Resale Value

While you may not be ready to sell your home now, in the future you will be glad you had an architect do the design of the remodel to increase the resale value of the property. An architect will ensure that the flow and feel of the original building is kept throughout any addition. If this were not done, the building would look patched together, distracting from the overall appearance. In addition, if you ever need to refinance or take out a second mortgage, the increase in value of the house will mean you have more equity in the property so you will be in a better position to negotiate.

You can go over any ideas or plans you have with an architectural designer and then work together to make sure everything will be up to the codes required for the remodel. While there may be some changes needed to what you plan, you can be sure the architect will keep your wants in mind as the changes are made. You will get the remodel you want, and it will be safe and sound for your family. 

Contact a professional such as Steven R Savino Architect to learn more.