7 Common Home Renovation Mistakes in Dubai
Want to renovate your home in Dubai? That’s great! A new look for your home is exciting. But many people make mistakes. These mistakes waste money and time.
We will show you 7 big mistakes people make. And we’ll tell you how to avoid them. This way, your renovation will be easy and successful.
Let’s start.
Mistake Number 1: You Start Work Without Making a Plan or Knowing How Much Money You Will Spend
Many people start work right away. They don’t plan first. They think “let’s start and see what happens.” This is wrong. This is the biggest mistake.
Why is this bad:
- You spend too much money
- Work takes very long time
- You keep changing what you want
- Workers don’t know what to do
- You feel worried and upset
How to not make this mistake:
Stop. Don’t start work yet. First, sit down and think. Write everything down on paper.
Think about:
- Which rooms you want to change
- What new things you want
- What colors and style you like
- How much money you have
- When you want to finish
Write down how much money you can spend. Then add 20% more. Why? Because renovation always costs more than you think. Always.
Liger Interiors helps you plan everything first. We sit with you. We write down everything. We tell you the cost. No hiding. No surprises later.
Mistake Number 2: You Pick the Cheapest Worker Because You Want to Save Money
Everyone wants to save money. That’s normal. But picking a worker only because he is cheap is very bad.
Why is this bad:
- Cheap workers do bad work
- They use cheap, low quality things
- They take longer time
- Later you have problems
- You pay more money to fix the problems
- Sometimes they run away before finishing
How to not make this mistake:
Don’t just look at price. Look at the work quality. Ask the worker “show me photos of your past work.” Talk to his old customers. Read what people say about him on Google.
A good worker costs more money. But:
- He finishes on time
- He uses good quality things
- He does good work
- He answers your calls
- He fixes problems if they happen
Remember: cheap price means you buy twice. Better to pay good price one time.
Liger Interiors gives you fair price. Not cheap. Not expensive. Fair. We use good materials. Our workers know their job well. Our customers are happy.
Mistake Number 3: You Forget to Ask Permission from Dubai Government Before Starting Your Work
In Dubai, you need permission before you change your home. Many people forget. Or they think “nobody will know.” This is very wrong. Very dangerous.
Why is this bad:
- Government gives you big fine (punishment money)
- They stop your work
- They make you change everything back
- Your home value goes down
- You cannot sell or rent your home easily
How to not make this mistake:
Always ask permission first. Different work needs different permission:
- Breaking or moving walls needs permission
- Electrical work needs permission
- Water pipes work needs permission
- Even painting outside needs permission sometimes
Ask your worker about permission. A good worker will do this for you. He knows what permission you need.
Don’t hide your work. Government has people who check. They will find out. Not worth the trouble.
Liger Interiors gets all permissions for you. We know Dubai rules. We know what papers you need. Everything is legal. Everything is correct. You don’t worry.
Mistake Number 4: You Don’t Think About Dubai Hot Sun When You Choose Materials for Your Home
Dubai is very very hot. Sun is very strong. Many months are hot. Many people forget this. They choose materials like they are in a cold country.
Why is this bad:
- Some materials break in heat
- Colors become light and ugly in sun
- Your AC uses too much electricity
- Materials crack and break
- Your home feels hot and uncomfortable
How to not make this mistake:
Choose materials that work in hot weather:
- Use materials that don’t break in heat
- Use light colors (they don’t take heat)
- Buy good AC system
- Put insulation (special material that stops heat)
- Use curtains or blinds to stop sun
See which rooms get most sun. Use strong materials there. Think about electricity bill. Choose things that save electricity.
Ask your worker “does this work in Dubai heat?” He should know.
Liger Interiors knows Dubai weather very well. We only use materials that work in hot weather. We help you make a beautiful home that stays cool. Your electricity bill stays low.
Mistake Number 5: You Break Walls or Change Building Structure Without Asking an Engineer
Some people want to break walls. Or make big changes to the building. They think it’s easy. Just break and build. This is very dangerous.
Why is this bad:
- You can break the building
- Building becomes dangerous
- People can get hurt
- Big legal problems
- Costs lots of money to fix
- Insurance doesn’t pay if you did it wrong
How to not make this mistake:
Never break walls without asking an engineer first. If you want to:
- Remove walls
- Move walls
- Change building structure
- Add floors
- Change main building parts
You MUST ask a qualified engineer. He will:
- Check if it’s safe
- Make proper plan
- Get government permission
- Watch the work
Don’t listen if worker says “no problem, I do this many times.” Safety first. Always ask engineer.
Liger Interiors works with licensed engineers. We never take risk with safety. If you need to break walls, we bring proper engineer. Everything safe. Everything legal.
Mistake Number 6: You Don’t Plan Where to Keep Your Things in Your New Home
People think about pretty colors and nice furniture. They forget about storage. Where will I keep my clothes? My shoes? My things? After renovation, they see the problem. Too late.
Why is this bad:
- Your nice new home becomes messy
- No place to put your things
- You buy more furniture for storage
- House looks crowded
- You feel sad in your new home
How to not make this mistake:
Think about storage from day one. Before you start, look at all your things. Ask yourself:
- Where will my clothes go?
- Where will I keep kitchen things?
- Where will I put shoes?
- Where will cleaning things go?
- Where will I keep bags and suitcases?
Plan for MORE storage than you think. You always have more things than you remember. Storage built into walls is better because:
- Uses space better
- Looks clean
- Made exactly for your needs
- Makes your home worth more money
Good storage ideas:
- Big wardrobes in walls
- Storage under the bed
- Kitchen cabinets up to ceiling
- Storage under stairs
- Secret storage in furniture
Liger Interiors always makes good storage in our designs. We ask you about your life and your things. Then we make storage that fits you perfectly. Beautiful AND useful.
Mistake Number 7: You Try to Do All the Work Yourself to Save Money
Many people watch YouTube. They see videos. They think “I can do this myself. I will save money.” For small things, okay. For big renovation, big problem.
Why is this bad:
- Takes very very long time
- Work doesn’t look good
- You make expensive mistakes
- You can hurt yourself
- You buy wrong materials and waste money
- Still need to call professional to fix your mistakes
How to not make this mistake:
Be honest. What can you really do? Some things you CAN do yourself:
- Paint walls (if you have time)
- Put up decorations
- Choose furniture
- Small organizing
But call professional for:
- Electrical work (very dangerous)
- Water pipes work (water damage costs a lot)
- Breaking or moving walls (safety)
- AC work
- Kitchen and bathroom
- Flooring
Think about your time. If you work on this every weekend for 3 months, is it worth it? Professional work is:
- Much faster (days not months)
- Better quality
- Has guarantee
- Safer
- Often cheaper in the end
You can save money by planning yourself and choosing colors and furniture. But let professionals do the technical work.
Liger Interiors has expert workers for everything. Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, painters – we have all. We finish your work fast and good. You just relax.
More Tips for Good Renovation in Dubai
Some extra tips:
Talk clearly: Tell your worker exactly what you want. Show pictures. Write it down. Don’t think he will guess.
Be ready to change: Small problems happen. Be ready to adjust.
Give extra time: Work always takes longer than plan. Add more time.
Live somewhere else if you can: Big renovation makes dust and noise. Stay with family or rent another place if possible.
Check the work often: Go see your house often. Make sure work is going right.
Keep all papers: Save all receipts and documents. You might need later.
Don’t change mind during work: Changes cost more money and more time.
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How Liger Interiors Helps You Avoid All These Mistakes
At Liger Interiors, we have seen every mistake. We know what goes wrong. That’s why we help you avoid all problems.
We help you by:
- Making detailed plan and cost before starting
- Giving fair price for good work
- Getting all permissions
- Choosing right materials for Dubai heat
- Working with qualified engineers
- Making smart storage
- Using skilled workers for all work
- Telling you everything during work
We have done hundreds of renovations in Dubai. We know what works. We know what doesn’t work. We make it easy for you.
Last Words
Renovating your home in Dubai can be great. But don’t make mistakes. Now you know the 7 big mistakes:
- Make plan first before starting
- Choose good quality not cheap price
- Get proper permission
- Use materials that work in hot weather
- Ask engineer before breaking walls
- Plan lots of storage
- Use professionals for big work
Learn from others. Don’t make same mistakes. Take time. Ask questions. Work with good people.
Your dream home is possible. With good planning and right team, your renovation will be success.
Want to renovate right way? Call Liger Interiors today. Let’s talk about your home. We help you avoid mistakes. We make your dream home. No stress. No surprises. Just beautiful home.
Contact us now. Let’s start.