While it may seem counter-productive, hiring a contractor for your renovation project can actually save you money not to mention time. Typically contractors charge a mark-up fee on top of the project costs but despite this an experienced renovation contractor can still save you money in six key ways.

While we always recommend working with a contractor on home renovations, there are a few factors that indicate you definitely need to hire a general contractor to work as a project manager on your renovation.

Renovating your home can often turn out to be more expensive than anticipated. In fact, a recent survey showed that 87% of poll respondents agree that renovations can easily lead to overspending. While going over budget can seem inevitable, it doesn’t have to be this way if you follow these six key steps.