Remodeling and New Construction Talk... What to Expect as Remodeling or Construction Begins

Last month, we talked about “What to Expect as We Complete the Final Design”. This month, we’re ready to begin the remodeling or new construction of your home. We’re out of the design center and on site. To review, when we completed the final design, we prepared all documents for construction and permits, and signed the construction contract. Our collective vision is ready to take shape.

On-site construction kickoff meeting

The day begins with a kickoff meeting in the home or on site. We review all the plans with you, the project management group, and the construction team, then walk through the home or lot to go over every detail of the space. The plans have been handed off prior to today, but this is the first time you will meet the construction team. There’s a certain excitement as you witness the trades – each with unique skills and responsibilities – review the plans as they set to begin.

Setting expectations for satisfying your needs

If you’ve been reading our column for a while, you know two of our recurring themes are open communication and no assumptions. Every client is different and has different needs and expectations for how we will work together, how we will communicate, and how we will handle the details of working on your property.

You may want us to update you at the end of every day, or maybe three times a week if you’re busy. You may prefer a call, an email, or even a text message. We believe you deserve to choose how and when we communicate, so that you can enjoy the process as much as the finished result.

We try to anticipate your needs and take all requests into careful consideration, to ensure a smooth process. Would you like our construction team to enter through the garage, side door, or front door? Where would you like us to park our vehicles? Would you like us to store tools and materials in a certain room of the home? If there are alarms in the house, should they be disabled? Would you like a plywood path for access to the home? Are there any plants that can’t be touched or furniture that can’t be moved?

We even try to meet the neighbors before we begin to let them know that in case anything blows into their yards, they can call us to remove it.

Less experienced builders tend to lack foresight, and problems frequently arise as a result. At Bella Vista Company, we do our best to anticipate issues and ensure your satisfaction, every step of the way.

Want to learn more about creating the perfect remodel or a new home? Email jan@ bellavistacompany.com for our design questionnaire and we’ll let you know about your options.

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