10 Tips for a successful Remodeling Project
When it comes to planning, designing, and building successfully, we offer you these 10 tips, based on our 25 years of remodeling accomplishments.
1. Start by asking yourself several basic questions, even before any design work begins:
- What are the objectives of the project and what are the problems the project should solve?
- Will it comply with your city’s planning department regulations?
- What is your budget? And how long will it take?
- Where will you live during construction?
Answer these questions on your own or with the help of professionals.
2. Organize and list your project priorities—all the things you want to add or change—by Needs/Wants/Wishes.
Needs are those “must do’s” as if you are listing what you would most regret not doing. Wants are the items you would like to add or change, but they are not absolutes. Wishes are what you would love to do, but may not be financially feasible.
3. Compile a list of all you want to do, and before the design work begins, make sure that it will comply with your city’s planning department regulations.
Pay attention to even the small details. The consequences of designing something that can’t be built will mean compromises down the road. And note that zoning regulations differ from town to town, can vary in different parts of your town, and they can change without notice. Work with your professional to go to each and every town department for review and approval of your plans.
4. Be clear about the money you have and are prepared to spend.
Balance this against the project you want to do, considering the increase in value to the quality of your life and the added value to your home.
5. Thoroughly plan your project early and during the design phase and consider all costs, including such items as landscaping, new furniture needs, window treatments, and more.
This will guard against unforeseen changes that can drive up construction costs.
6. Give yourself as much time as possible during the design process.
It’s a lot easier to change designs early on than when the project is in the working drawing phase, or worse, has been built. Also, get started early, at least six to nine months ahead of the start of construction.
7. Have a professional designer help with the selections of materials, colors, etc. so that the most informed options are identified and decisions are made.
An Interior Designer provides an abundance of information and savvy to pricing and buying.
8. Be realistic about the length of time the building will take. Major remodels of a kitchen or bath may take six to 12 weeks. Additions will typically take four to six months or longer. New homes will take four to 12 months or more.
9. Work with a firm that does both design and construction and uses an organized project delivery system.
Such firms, sometimes referred to as design/build companies, provide a single source of accountability for all facets of the project. The project system ensures a smooth process from stage to stage. Build-able plans are identified early in the process. And you’ll save time and money in the long run.
10. Throughout the project, plan on communicating with your team often, check the work as it is being done, and be nice to yourself: go out to dinner; get away for a weekend or a vacation; and maintain as much normal-ness as possible.
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Clean and Coat specialise in servicing hard surface areas – concrete, tiles, pavers, slate and bench tops.Using the latest equipment and products available to the cleaning and resurfacing industry, Clean and Coat have the ability to leave you with a finish that will look great and a coating that will last for decades.
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