The difference between that price and what you paid for your home is an indication of how much you could prudently spend on the project. This is particularly true if you anticipate selling within several years and expect to recoup your investment. This becomes less important if you plan to stay where you are for more than three or four years. Find a contractor who can do more than build. Even the smallest remodeling project is complex.
All projects inevitably involve many people.
There are city and state inspectors and officials, tradesmen, craftsmen, and vendors of all types. Then there is the unfamiliar and often bewildering menu of materials, colors and textures. It takes experience, special skills, and careful management to put this all together efficiently. The choice does not have to be between the two. At RDI we take pride in putting together a team of good craftsmen and good managers.