Master Remodelers

3630 Elm Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Regis McQuaide, President, CGR, CBA

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Your Readiness Quiz

Master Remodelers Readiness Quiz

Please take a moment to complete this remodeling readiness quiz. You're 10 short questions away from learning where you're positioned for your home renovation project. It only takes about 2 minutes. Then, we'd be happy to talk to you about your results.

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1. How soon do you want to start remodeling? How anxious are you?

(A) Sometime in the next couple of years
(B) In the coming year
(C) As soon as possible!

2. Do you have a clear idea for your remodel or addition? A main purpose for it?

(A) Some general ideas; purpose a little vague
(B) Been thinking about it for a while, purpose becoming clear
(C) Very clear about why we're doing it and how

3. Have you prioritized the changes you’d like?

(A) Not really; want it all
(B) Kind of, but don't know the costs
(C) Yes, in clear order of importance

4. Have you done a home energy audit? Are you aware of 'green' incentives?

(A) Don't understand energy audits or green incentives
(B) Been talking about it and want an audit
(C) Did an audit and want to tap the incentives available

5. Have you researched the “look” you want: colors, materials, appliances, etc.?

(A) Some general ideas from magazines and stores
(B) Have a collection of photos, samples and first choices
(C) Have a full, detailed design concept for the look

6. Do you have an architect or designer? Do their plans include specs?

(A) Did some sketches, but no architect or designer
(B) Have a designer and design, but no specs
(C) Have detailed blueprints and specs for bidding

7. Have you determined your budget? Does your plan fit your budget?

(A) Don’t have any idea what my ideas will cost
(B) Determined a budget, but don’t know how plans fit that
(C) Have a budget and are pretty sure we’re within the budget

8. Have you secured financing?

(A) Not at that point yet
(B) Have applied for a loan… waiting
(C) Have a loan amount approved

9. Have you researched contractors? Do you know what to ask them?

(A) No idea about contractor; what questions?
(B) Have some recommendations from friends
(C) Have a list of qualified professional contractors

10. Have you planned for the inconveniences your project will cause?

(A) What inconveniences?
(B) Know there will be some; need help planning for it
(C) Have clear contingency plans for the construction period

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