Why material shortages affect renovation pricing

Why material shortages affect renovation pricing?

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Material shortages jack up renovation costs. Less supply lumber, drywall, whatever means higher prices. Demand stays, wallets bleed. Labor costs climb too when delays hit. Check stock before starting, or you’re screwed

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  1. Price Increases: When materials are scarce, prices tend to rise. For instance, aluminum products have seen a significant spike of 17.9% in price increase, while steel and aluminum used in fences, gates, and railings have gone up by 16.7% year over year.
  2. Supply Chain Disruptions: Disruptions in global supply chains, such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit, can lead to shortages and price volatility. This affects materials like timber, steel, and plastics.
  3. Tariffs and Imports: Tariffs imposed on imports can increase costs, and these effects can ripple globally, impacting local building costs. For example, US tariffs have affected South Africa’s construction industry, making dollar-priced imports more expensive.
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material shortages create a ripple effect: higher costs, longer timelines, and limited choices for homeowner, making renovation projects significantly more expensive.

Renovation costs rising?

Material shortages

higher prices

longer timelines.

Way out: plan ahead & stay flexible with choices.

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Material shortages significantly impact renovation pricing due to increased costs and delays. When materials are scarce, prices rise due to higher demand and limited supply, leading to increased project costs for renovations.

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