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Did you know that Orange County’s trusted home remodeling team also helps you buy and sell homes too? It’s true, Inspired Remodels the Orange County general contractor that creates dream spaces also helps you buy and sell as well. Through a partnership with a sister company, Inspired Realty, Joe Mueller acts not only as an Orange County general contractor but as a real estate broker as well.

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

The Clash rocked and jammed as they asked the question, “Should I stay or should I go now?”. Homeowners looking to upgrade or remodel major portions of their homes often ask the same question.

Maybe you need another bedroom or bathroom to accommodate a growing family or need renovations to make the home accessible for older family members.

If you love your neighborhood and have room for additions, Inspired Remodels provides all the general contractor services required for a full home remodel and update from top to bottom.

New bedrooms, new bathrooms, new kitchen, decorative stair railings, and updated flooring give an older house a new look. La Cantina doors that unite indoor living without outdoor entertaining double usable space. Inspired Remodels converts run-of-the-mill homes to family retreats.

Finding Your Dream Home

So, whether you opt for remodeling or moving, Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty stand at the ready.
Tell the team about your dream home. If your existing home lacks the potential to realize your vision, you’ll find out. Then between Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty, you’ll get all the help you need to get your existing home ready to sell and find your new home in the community you want.

When Joe takes off his Orange County general contractor hard hat and puts on his Orange County real estate broker polo shirt, he’s ready to scout for the perfect property for you.

Feel free to focus on the floorplan while Joe shares his vision for what the space can become. Most real estate agents lack the vision to see a home through the eyes of a general contractor.

Take out this wall, change this stairway, open up this room, and add windows, doors, or patios. The contractor sees what is possible and the realtor sees how to procure the property.

Orange County General Contractor Also Offer Real Estate Services

So, now you know. Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty offer everything you need to sell a home, find a new home, or convert your existing home into the place of your dreams.

Share your vision and then find out whether it makes sense to stay or go. Either way, Inspired Remodels and Inspired Realty remain at the ready to help.

When you’re ready for a new kitchen, bathroom, fireplace or garage door, you’re ready for it now. It’s easy to go with the first home remodel contractor that gives you and estimate. But it’s not a good idea. Don’t hire just any home remodel contractor, hire the best for the job you need done. Here’s how.

Do your research

Have you spent hours looking at appliances, flooring, fixtures and cabinets? Well, prepare to spend the same amount of time researching your contractor. First, start with friends, family, and neighbors that have actually used a contractor.

See a contractor’s sign in a yard? Don’t be afraid to ring the doorbell. Ask the homeowner what they think about the work being done. If the neighbor isn’t home, leave a note with your name and number. Just ask for a reference.

When checking references, it’s a good idea to talk to people that have had similar work done. Because, a contractor may be fabulous at removing a wall to open up a living area but not so great when it comes to the plumbing required for a bathroom remodel.

Compare apples to apples

When you are getting the three quotes everybody tells you to get, make sure they are quoting for the same work. Unless you’ve provided each contractor the exact specifications for the work you want done, (drawings, materials to use, and specific product names) each home remodel contractor is making assumptions. The price quoted reflects these assumptions.

Know exactly what is included in the quote and the allowance for overage. One quote for a bathroom may appear to be considerably lower, but upon inspection may require the homeowner to purchase flooring, fixtures and/or lighting.

If you want custom cabinets, make sure all quotes include custom cabinets of the same quality and made of the same materials.

Some remodeling work requires a permit from the local government. If your job requires a permit, make sure the bid includes any permit fees and specifies that the contractor is responsible for the permit. A contractor that asks a homeowner to pull a permit is a red flag. It’s a sign the contractor has a problem with their license. And speaking of licenses, be sure to check.

Check licenses and insurance

Once you’ve decided that a contractor can do the work you want at a budget you can afford, it’s time to do more research.

Fortunately, the State of California makes it easy to check licenses. Just go to https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx and type in the name of the contractor. For example, type in Inspired Remodels and you get a page that tells you the license number and that the license is active. Just click the license number and discover the status of the contractor’s bond, workmen’s compensation insurance and the history of both.

Don’t hire a contractor that isn’t bonded and doesn’t carry worker’s compensation insurance. If the contractor’s employee gets hurt on the job at your house, you can be liable if worker’s compensation insurance isn’t in place. It’s not a risk you want to take.

Consider Inspired Remodels as your Home Remodel Contractor

When you start to collect quotes and talk to contractors, contact Inspired Remodels. You will find their reputation is sterling and their work is exceptional.

Call (949) 716-1938 and schedule a consultation. You’ll find Joe and Jason Mueller are Orange County’s property brothers. Their design and construction services that are truly inspired.

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