REMODELING
REMODELING
REMODELING
From total redos to modest updates, there’s always something to do throughout the life of your home. Let’s arm you for success!
Fixes
- Average costs for local services—coming soon!
- Oil tank decommissioning, remediation, or removal—information from City of Seattle & local vendor, Filco.
- Sewer repairs, both methods/process and understanding City responsibilities.
- Hazardous materials testing for locally relevant items, plus places to test (NVL, Environix, Affordable Environmental).
Upgrades
- Cost vs. Value - Deciding what improvements are worth
your time & money - Earthquake retrofitting
- Drainage resources from King County & City of Kirkland
- Heat pumps & HVAC
- Rebate & credit programs - See Sustainability resources
- City zoning map & map of current projects
- ADUniverse for backyard cottage/accessory unit research
- Department of Construction & Inspections resources for remodeling & permits
- Tree info - what can you cut & what is protected
Best practices
- Protecting yourself when hiring a contractor
- Working with contractors
- Sustainability tips
- Local trade associations
- Ways to pay for upgrades:
- HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)
- Home Equity Loan
- Credit card, payment plan, or cash (ask for discount & know the risks)
- Windermere Ready (pre-sale “work loan”)
Videos
BUYING VIDEO (3 MIN)
BUYING VIDEO (3 MIN)
BUYING VIDEO (3 MIN)
BUYING VIDEO (3 MIN)
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Eva Canary, Broker
206.799.8285
evaconner@windermere.com
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