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Popular home renovation television shows can sometimes be misleading, according to Jen Brown, owner of Surfaces USA in Santa Clarita.
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“It’s not realistic,” she said, noting that many shows don’t tell viewers that the extensive labor being performed on the home is usually donated, which drastically affects the cost of the renovation.
“They’re giving you the cost of materials,” Brown explained. “A lot of times when they’re saying, ‘We can redo your kitchen for $20,000,’ or whatever their budget is that they’re setting, I always tell people double that.”
Brown said it isn’t uncommon for a potential customer to come to the Surfaces USA showroom in Castaic and be surprised by the total cost of a home renovation because they said they saw it for much less on television.
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“Customers are coming in and they’re going, ‘I saw this on…’ whatever show they choose to mention. ‘They did it for $5,000 so why are you telling me it’s $11,000?’” she said. “Well you have a kitchen that needs three slabs, so $5,000 is going to cover your materials.”
Despite this drawback, Brown said that advantages to watching home renovation shows on television is that they’re great for inspiration, and they show some challenges that come with renovations.
“I think they’re great for showing some of the challenges that really happen,” Brown said. “I never know what’s going to happen when I open up a wall. You just never know.”
The staff at Surfaces USA held a Fall Soiree at their showroom in Castaic earlier this month, where they welcomed the community in to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the store’s new ownership and staff with festive decorations, local food and drink vendors and children’s activities.
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Surfaces USA is a full-service design center in Santa Clarita with a wide selection of natural stone, tile, glass and slab at wholesale prices. Specializing in Santa Clarita home remodels, the team at Surfaces USA is comprised of knowledgeable interior designers who can help bring your vision for your kitchen remodel or bathroom remodel to life. As the only slab yard in the Santa Clarita Valley, Surfaces USA is a one-stop shop for your next home remodel in Santa Clarita.
30629 The Old Road
Castaic, CA 91384
(661) 775-9404
