b'PAID ADVERTISING CONTENTThe Soft Costs People Forget But often, it goes deeper.A renovation is also an opportunitya rare oneto Beyond construction, youll need to account for anshape your space around your life. Every wall, cabinet, additional 2025% in what are often called and finish can be chosen to reflect who you are and how soft costs: your family actually lives. Architectural and interior design fees Structural engineering and energy codeThat means more than resale value. It means morning documentation routines that flow better. A kitchen that supports thePermit fees and city processing way you cook, gather, and connect. A home that finallySite surveys or geotechnical reports feels like it fits you. And sometimes, extra costs tied to your lot (steep slope designations, environmentally critical areas, etc.) The clients who love their renovations most are the ones who say, Were staying. We just want to love These are real, required, and non-negotiable if you wantwhere we live.to do things legally and properly. Andthey add up quickly. Thats when its worth it.The Cost of Moving Out What to Expectand How to Be ReadyThen theres the cost of not living in your house. If youre clear that this is your long-term home, the next step is choosing a team that leads with transparency, not fantasy.Most full-scale renovations require you to move out for 612 months. Its not a maybeits a must. TheAt SpaceCraft Custom Homes and Renovations, we talk house will be loud, dusty, stripped of its systems, andbudget early. We use real data from past jobs to give you swarming with crews. Trying to live in it isnt justhonest, upfront cost ranges before we ever talk finishes. We stressfulit slows down the project and ends up costinghelp you plan for soft costs, rental housing, lead times, and more in the long run. city requirementsbecause surprises are only fun when theyre on your birthday.So unless you have a family members guest house waiting, youll likely be paying rent elsewhere, onWe serve homeowners across the Seattle area and are now proud top of your mortgage, for several months. That costto be working in Normandy Park as wellhelping families turn aloneplus utilities, storage, and the cost of jugglinghouses into homes that actually reflect the way they live.two addressescan feel like a gut punch if you werent planning for it. So is it worth it to renovate?If its your forever home, if youre ready to plan wisely, and if So Why Would Anyone Still Do It? you have a team that wont sugarcoat the processthen yes.With all of that, its a fair question: Its work. Its an investment.Why would anyone choose to renovate their home? But its also one of the most rewarding things youll ever do in your home. For many people, it starts with a practical need: More space for an expanding family Caleb Quick | CEO An outdated kitchen that drives you nuts A basement flood or unforeseen issue that forces (206) 818.9653your hand caleb@spacecraft-homes.comspacecraft-homes.comwww.NormandyParkWA.gov 17SpaceCraft-June2025-Editorial(F) JB edit.indd 3 6/13/25 9:58AM'