7 ways to minimize store renovation costs

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7 ways to minimize store renovation costs
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Commercial renovation projects

• Commercial renovation projects more often go over
  budget than not. 
• When it comes to office renovations or store
  renovations in the GreaterToronto Area, knowing
  what you want is the easy part.
• Without proper planning, renovation budgets can
  quickly spiral out of control.
• If youre on a tight budget, these cost-cutting
  tips will help you stay one step ahead and still
  ensure a good return on your investment.

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7 ways to minimize store renovation costs

• Ballpark the costs of your dream project
• Set priorities and trim the project to fit your
  budget
• Low-cost alternatives
• Keep older items that are still in working
  condition
• Keep things simple
• Mix and match
• The right contractor

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Ballpark the costs of your dream project

• First, get a handle on how much your renovation
  will cost. Get an estimate from a licensed,
  reputable renovation contractor in your area.

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Set priorities and trim the project to fit your
budget

• If your dream design and budget do not match, a
  good contractor can help you. For example by
  trimming the new space addition from 100 square
  feet to 80 square feet. Carefully scale down your
  dream being realistic means youll end up
  satisfied and within budget.

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Low-cost alternatives

• Ask your Toronto commercial contractor for
  suggestions on cutting costs by using low cost
  alternatives that do not compromises on quality.
  That way they will be an ally in helping you
  stick to your budget.For example, can
  laminate counter tops replace more expensive
   granite ones?

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Keep older items that are still in working
condition-

•  Appliances, furnaces, and lighting fixtures can
  be upgraded later if they fit your new style. A
  good contractor will help you re-use items and
  work the design around it.

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Mix and match

• One of the most clever and effective ways of
  saving money when renovating is to mix more
  expensive items with cheap off-the-shelf buys.
  For example, lower cost doors can be transformed
  with the addition of high quality knobs and
  handles. Many of the most fantastic office
  renovations in GTA have re-designed to mix and
  match.

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Keep things simple

• One of the easiest ways to control renovation
  cost is to keep things simple. What this means is
  choosing standard sized fittings, using materials
  that most tradesmen are familiar with and
  generally trying not to re-invent the wheel so to
  speak. 

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The right contractor

•  Finding the right commercial contractor in
  Toronto will lower the amount of emotional and
  financial stress youll have to deal with. 

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