ADDITIONS AND ADDED LIVING SPACE:

This could be a deck, a screened-in covered porch, or an extra bonus room or office. Bedrooms are less likely to be included in additions this year as they tend to get hung up at the septic evaluation and permitting which can eat up a large portion of the budget. Here are some photos of 2 screened in decks Cope Construction completed last year in Lincoln University and West Grove PA, which is a very cost effective way to provide your family additional living space, useful for entertaining family and friends, without blowing the budget.

FINISHED BASEMENTS & OPEN CONCEPTS:

The cost of finishing an existing space, or knocking down some walls to make the main floor more conducive to busy family life can be a very budget friendly way to LOVE your home again. "If it weren't for that one wall!" "If I could just see the kids in the next room." "If the basement was nice enough for them to burn off some energy." "If I just had a quiet place to work." What IF ONLY can we solve for you? Here's a link to an entertaining 11 episode mini-series on what goes into a properly completed finished basement project from a project CopeBUILT completed in West Grove, PA.

ROOF REPLACEMENT:

We are receiving a record breaking number of inbound calls around Kennett Square asking how soon we can replace leaking roofs as damage is already occurring, including one where water and drywall were falling on their child's bed, staining everything. If you have an old 3-tab shingle roof on your home, or if its covered in embarrassing algae and mold, 2023 is a great year to Protect your Investment in your largest & most expensive asset, by putting a new roof on it. Modern roofing practices protect and preserve your home, and we can take this opportunity to evaluate your
attic ventilation system, and attic insulation to look for further ways to make your home more efficient. Roofing tends to run in the $18,000 to $45,000 range depending on size, shape & access, making it a lower cost option for improving your home in 2023 without breaking the bank. Our team goes the extra mile to make sure your yard is completely clean when we're finished so there's no worries about Kids, Pets, or Car Tires getting hurt on the nails your roofer left behind. This video playlist will share with you everything you need to know, to make the right decisions about your roof. Lets talk before you have to add costly drywall repairs and painting on top of your the investment in your new roof.

EXTERIOR MAKEOVERS:

Those who have a little more to invest in protecting their home and making it more energy efficient, and who are happy with the interior, are calling about an exterior makeover, like this family from New London, PA. Whether we're removing old stucco or simple vinyl siding, our expert craftsmen go the extra mile to protect your home as we install new Vinyl siding or Cement Board along with new energy efficient windows and doors, finished off with new gutters, and possibly a stone facade foundation covering. These projects can easily run $90,000 to $145,000 depending on the size of your home, number of windows, and how energy efficient you want to be. Our Cope Construction and Renovation YouTube channel does an outstanding job of educating homeowners on everything they need to know to ensure a successful exterior renovation.

BONUS TIP:

As the housing market is slowing, and interest rates are rising, perspective buyers are once again looking at homes that need a little TLC and sweat equity, but young home buyers today lack the experience to create the HGTV transformations they've seen on television. We frequently get calls from realtors asking us to meet with their clients to discuss the costs of projects for homes they haven't even purchased yet. This is a dramatic change from 2020 and 2021 when buyers were looking for move-in-ready homes, to start their new families. If you are a realtor, we're also ready for your call weekdays, 9:30 AM to 2 PM at 484-748-7708, ext 2.