REMODELING
REMODELING
Make home your own
UPGRADE WITH CONFIDENCE
Whether you plan repairs and updates from the moment of sale or grow into your home, you'll likely need support navigating the maze of contractor management, permitting, planning, and supply choices. Eva is here for you with the people and guidance to help you get it done.
REMODELING
From total redos to modest updates, there’s always something to do throughout the life of your home. Find key resources to help you get started:
Fixes
- Average costs for local services—coming soon
- Oil tank decommissioning, remediation, or removal—information from City of Seattle & a 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 which improvements are worth
your time & money - Earthquake retrofitting information
- Drainage resources from King County & City of Kirkland
- Heat pumps & HVAC basics
- 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”)
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Eva Canary, Managing Broker
206.799.8285
eva@canary.homes
Windermere Real Estate Co.|Seattle - Eastlake
1177 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Seattle - Eastlake
1177 Fairview Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
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