Remodel Home Office

Ideas, costs, tips and plans - the information you need for a successful Home Office Remodeling project

December 2021

Homeowners have many important questions about their Home Office Remodeling Project. How much will it cost? How long will it take? What problem areas do I need to watch out for? Can I recover my Home Office Remodeling investment when I sell? Can I do some of the work myself? What can I do to make sure that the work is done right?

Costs, materials and best practices for the example Home Office Remodeling project will help you answer these questions. Use this information to develop a budget, bid requirements, hiring contracts and a project plan.

Home Office Remodeling - Project Overview

The approximate costs and value of a typical Home Office Remodeling project are summarized below. Use higher estimates for larger metropolitan areas and the lower estimates where home prices are below the national average. Adjust costs for substitutions or refinements in the last section. For size differences of up to 25%, scale total costs in direct proportion to the size of your project. Use the adjusted costs as a basis for setting a material budget and for comparing contractor bids (if you choose to have a professional perform the work).

Project descriptionModernize, update existing home office Provide local area network and internet connectivity. Upgrade electral and lighting system. Install cabinets and upgrade flooring. Paint room.
Project size150 square foot room
Material and labor cost$2,106 - $2,457
Material cost$1,215 - $1,418
Do-it-yourself assessmentThe typical Home Office Remodeling project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Home Office Remodeling requires attention to detail and careful planning.
First year Return on Investment - ROIActual returns vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and sensible design choices. A good quality Home Office Remodeling project in the right neighborhoods can return 61% - 72% of its initial cost.
First year Return on Investment - ROIResults vary widely and are affected by the range of home prices in your neighborhood, the overall condition of your home and prudent design choices. A typical Home Office Remodeling project completed with good or better quality will return less than 60% of its initial cost.
Green ratingHome Office Remodeling projects can incorporate renewable or sustainable resources and environmentally friendly materials.

Home Office Remodeling - Project Plan and Details

The following list includes major work tasks commonly performed during Home Office Remodeling. Use this list to understand the timing and sequence of different steps in the Home Office Remodeling project. Click any Task name for a complete written specifications, FAQs and quality checklist for the task - this essential information will help you control Home Office Remodeling project cost and quality.

Do you expect to spend more than $250 on your Home Office Remodeling project? If so, it is important create and manage a detailed plan for all project activities.

TaskService ProviderTimeDifficultyBasic Cost Range
Develop Project BudgetGeneral Contractor2 to 15 d$193 - $322
Specify MaterialsInterior Designer2 to 15 d$258 - $431
Install ShelvingFinish Carpenter1 d$16.39 - $27.43 per linear foot
Install HardwareFinish Carpenter1 d$33 - $54
Install Window ShadesFinish Carpenter1 d$127 - $223
Install Wall CabinetsFinish Carpenter1 to 2 d$356 - $645
Hang CurtainsFinish Carpenter1 d$182 - $327
Paint WallPainting Contractor1 to 3 d$1.57 - $2.70 per square foot
Paint CeilingPainting Contractor1 to 3 d$1.77 - $3.03 per square foot
Install CarpetFlooring Contractor1 d$4.39 - $7.89 per square foot
Install Electrical ReceptacleElectrician1 d$180 - $305
Paint Trim MoldingPainting Contractor1 to 3 d$1.76 - $2.99 per linear foot
Install Laminate CountertopFinish Carpenter1 d$42 - $75 per square foot
Install Ceiling Light FixtureElectrician1 d$230 - $397
Install Electrical WiringElectrician1 to 2 d$154 - $260
Install Computer Network WiringElectrician1 d$106 - $185
Install Wall OutletElectrician1 d$176 - $296

Home Office Remodeling - Proven Ideas and Project Tips

Review these tips, design suggestions, options and lessons learned before finalizing your Home Office Remodeling project plan.

  • To maximize return on the Home Office Remodeling project, limit cost to no more than 1% of home's total, post project value
  • For best home resale value, follow a consistent design and decorating theme throughout the home
  • For best resale value, select components, appliances, finishes and fixtures of comparable quality
  • Mount low profile fixtures underneath wall cabinets for inconspicuous, countertop task lighting
  • Understand how your project will change property taxes (assessed value) and home insurance - before the project begins
  • Recess speakers into walls or ceiling to share media system access and create room ambiance
  • Install electrical receptacles inside cabinet where electrical devices are stored

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