Is Now Really The Time To Tackle A Remodel Or New Build?

When the world feels uncertain, putting off a big home project can seem like the safe choice. But for many families, the home they're stuck in is exactly what's making daily life harder.

We understand the hesitation. The stress, the financial commitment and the unknowns of remodeling or building can talk anyone out of their dream project. As a company, we've ridden the roller coaster of material price swings and labor shortages too.

What's stood out through all of it is how much our homes matter. Home has become a safe haven, an office, a classroom and the place we go to feel at peace. If yours doesn't support your family's day-to-day life, those problems get magnified, and instead of feeling relieved to be home, you may feel stuck.

That's why we believe now can be the right time for your remodel or new build, as long as you choose a team you can trust. Here are six of the most common questions we hear about building or remodeling right now.

1. Aren't prices still high for building materials and labor?

We won't sugarcoat it: prices are higher than they were before the pandemic. Nobody can predict where material costs or interest rates will go next, which is why waiting for the "perfect" moment rarely pays off.

What you can control is how your project is priced. When costs are moving, it's critical to work with a contractor who gives you one fixed price instead of a rough estimate that grows as the project goes. You don't want to prepare for one number, then get hit with increase after increase because the work wasn't scoped properly from day one.

Our process starts with design. We walk through the project with every specialty involved and price it on current material costs. Once your design is complete, you get one fixed price, so you know your number before work begins. Read more about fixed-price vs. cost-plus remodeling.

2. What if the project takes forever? I don't want to be without the comforts of home for months on end.

We don't want that for you either. We share your schedule from the start, so you can see when the project begins, when it ends and everything in between. Clients follow along in our Buildertrend online project portal.

3. Why should I trust people coming into my home?

Having a crew in your home is personal, especially with kids, older family members or anyone with health concerns. We take our impact on your family seriously. Because you can follow the schedule, you'll see that we don't overload your home with people, and that we're moving through the project efficiently so we're in and out as quickly as the work allows.

Learn about our Authority Cares Commitment™.

4. How can I trust the end result, or know that tackling my project now will be worth it?

When you work with The Home Authority, Inc., you're working with our whole family of companies. We guide your entire project and coordinate everything from start to finish.

Because these major pieces of a remodel or new build are handled under one roof by our own team, you can count on the same commitment to quality in both the process and the result.

5. Who can I trust to finance my project, and what type of financing is the best fit?

Every project is one of a kind, and so is the financing behind it. We'll help you identify your needs and find the right fit through our own financing options or our trusted financing partners. See our remodel financing options.

6. I'm still concerned about material costs. Aren't they a major hurdle?

We understand. Material price jumps, especially lumber, were all over the news. Historically, both material and labor costs have trended upward over time, and there's no way to predict exactly where they'll go next. Waiting rarely makes a project less expensive.

The better question is how to make your budget work hardest. Sometimes that means reworking a layout instead of adding on, or prioritizing the pieces that matter most first. A design-first process with one fixed price helps you make those calls with real numbers in front of you.

Designed first, with one fixed price

Choosing a team you can trust is the key to a successful project. Our Studio A designers plan your space with you first, and design is included with every remodel. Once your design is complete, you get one fixed price and a clear schedule, so you can move forward with confidence.

Remodel and new build FAQs

Should I wait for prices to come down?

No one can predict material costs or interest rates. Historically they trend upward, so waiting is rarely a reliable way to save. A fixed price protects you from surprises once your design is set.

Should I remodel or build an addition?

It depends on your goals and your home. A smarter layout sometimes delivers the space you need without adding on. Our guide to remodel vs. home addition walks through the trade-offs.

Does design cost extra?

No. Studio A design is included with every remodel we build.

Keep planning

• Additions and new builds →
• Whole-home remodeling →
• Remodel financing →
• What lumber prices mean for your project →