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What Order Should I Do Home Renovations In?

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There are thousands of people who renovate their homes every single year. By and large, most come out satisfied with the work, as they end up going with a quality contracting company that can handle the job well. Though one thing that you may never hear about is how hard it is for homeowners to actually juggle these renovations. Generally speaking, any large-scale renovations will require the homeowners to actually leave the home. Even for those who don't leave, they sometimes plan their renovations so that their lives are not inconvenienced by construction crews, noise, materials, etc.

 

This leaves a lot of people wondering if there's something they're missing, such as a correct order in which to complete home renovations. This becomes an issue when a homeowner and a company meet up and both of them just want the job done quickly. The homeowner doesn't know how to plan, and the contractor isn't offering advice. Not every contractor is as helpful and intuitive as Ultimate Renovations. So, let's speak some about the "order" of a renovation.

 

Is There a Proper Renovation Order?

 

In a way, you could say that there is definitely an order here with renovations. Just on a very practical note, you obviously want your living spaces completed first. However, this is always going to be up to you. While contractors will offer up advice if asked, they will rarely provide a hard-set rule, as it is ultimately your home. So, what often happens is that the contractor does what you asked them to do, but you might not be thinking about the hassle involved with renovations.

 

It Depends On What You Want Done

 

It really all does depend on what you want to be done. For instance, if you want a complete home renovation, you will need to be out of the home. You will have to stay elsewhere while the work is done. However, you can certainly stay in the home while an extra bathroom or basement or garage gets renovated; not so much with your bedrooms or kitchen, as you might imagine. So the 'order" here would all be relative to how well you get things planned out to begin with.

 

Planning The Renovations with the Right Company

 

Planning these renovations out is an incredibly crucial step that so many people gloss over because they're just in a hurry to get the work done. Also, it sometimes happens that people start out just wanting their bathroom done or a home extension. They find they like the work, and so they order more of it. They do this step by step, but not really in the right "order." It's imperative that you consult with a good company to figure out how to attack these renovations. Think of everything you want done, and come up with an order that's going to get you back in the home quicker without being overly inconvenienced.

 

Practical Thinking Helps

 

It also helps if you think practically about it. Line your renovations up with how you need to live your life. Maybe you have family who needs to have an opening at their convenience for you to stay in their home while the renovations are underway. Maybe you can line up the work done on your home with a vacation you have coming up. Maybe you can take a little time to let the major renovation projects get done, and then come back for smaller projects that won't be in your way of living. Take your time to think practically about what's going on.

 

Find the Time That's Right for You

 

Time is what's going to be the crucial thing here. You have to find the ideal time for you and schedule your renovations around that.

The right renovation company is going to greatly assist you with coming up with the right schedule and the right order for the work. So before you get started on your projects, make sure you find a quality local contractor to assist you.

 

Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Great information, thanks for sharing.  I hope you have a great day.

Jun 26, 2021 02:22 AM