Your home remodeling or renovation process may require proper planning before breaking ground. For a seamless and successful renovation, you should clearly understand your remodeling goals and prepare for the renovation. You can then proceed to cost estimates, choice, and quality of materials and find the best contractor to handle your project.
The first step in a remodeling project is to develop a plan that clearly states the goal for your renovation and includes design inspiration and an outline of the work that needs to be completed.
Your project plan should also include:
At this point in planning a home renovation, look at local zoning regulations and permits. Make sure your neighborhood is zoned for your remodel (some renovations like garage conversions are not allowed everywhere) and find out if you’ll need a permit. If you are completing a project that will change the structure of your home or the use of a room, you will most likely need a permit. Wait to apply for permits until you’ve hired a team and built a project timeline. An experienced contractor will be able to help you with all of this!
When to Start: 6 to 12 months before you’d like to start your project.
The next step when planning a home renovation is to determine your budget and financing. Your budget should include the costs for permits and building materials, labor costs and the cost of decorations or cosmetic touches.
To build your budget:
If your cost estimates do not fit in your budget, use your home improvement project plan from step one to eliminate project elements that are a lower priority. Request cost estimates from multiple contractors to find the best option for your budget.
When to Start: 3 to 6 months before starting your project
Next in your home project planning, you’ll need to hire your team. Don’t choose your contractors on cost estimates alone. When interviewing and selecting your contractors, also consider:
When to start: 2 to 3 months before your start date
Once you have your budget and team in place for your home remodeling project, it’s time to put together your timeline. First, choose a desired start date, or if you’re hoping to have it completed by a specific date, work backward from that date instead. Sit down with your contractor to determine the length of time each portion of the project will take. Discuss which steps of the remodel need to be completed first, how long they will take, and which project portions can be completed concurrently.
Additionally, be sure your timeline:
Use a calendar to mark out each step of the project. Set a completion date that includes a few days’ worth of wiggle room for unexpected issues. Confirm with your contractors or team members that the timeline is realistic and keeps you within budget.
When to start: 2 to 3 months before your start date
When planning your home renovation, don’t be afraid to quiz your contractor about every step of the process. Find out their professional opinion about your:
That being said, stick to your preferred plans as much as possible. Don’t let a contractor force a more expensive product or service on you unless there’s a good reason for it. Just use their expertise to validate your choices and prevent serious mistakes.
When you start planning your next home renovation or remodel, contact La Pera’s General Contracting! La Pera’s General Contracting in Panama City and Tampa, Florida has a team of professional and licensed contractors experienced in every area of construction, from remodeling to new construction! We are equipped to help you make the right decision for your home and for your budget. We strive to give our clients options, as well as sound advice based on solutions that work. If you have questions about your construction project, call La Pera’s General Contracting today! We will provide you with a detailed inspection and estimate by a professional contractor.
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