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It should be no surprise that remodeling a current facility will likely be less costly than building from the ground up, as you are working with an existing structure. If your current space allows room to grow, you can direct a larger percentage of your funds to the décor as you are not paying to develop completely new walls, flooring, electrical services and plumbing.

In addition, with a more modest budget required for a remodel versus building from the ground up, you may find it easier to obtain project financing that fully meets your needs, particularly if you are starting a new practice and have not yet established the cash flow history upon which project funding may be based. While a remodel may not allow you to incorporate all of the features of your dream practice, you should still have adequate funding for modifying the floor plan to improve traffic flow, incorporating current equipment, expanding functional areas and enhancing office décor.

A key benefit of remodeling or expanding an existing practice versus constructing a new building is that it does not necessarily have to disrupt your patient base — patients will continue to find you at the same location where you have always been. However, you will need to carefully plan for the down time your practice may experience while under remodel. This can ultimately be a costly undertaking if your project is not properly managed and runs beyond schedule.