13 Things That YOU Can Do to Make Your Home Remodel a Success

Once you’ve selected a professional contractor for your remodeling project, be confident and trust the decision you’ve made. At the same time, be proactive and vigilant to ensure your project’s success. With the help of NARI – the National Association of the Remodeling Industry – we’ve assembled a checklist to use no matter which contractor you choose.

List the Procedures in Phases and have the contractor explain the time needed. Plan Adequate Storage Areas for your belongings and for the working crew’s materials.

Put your project manager’s number in your cell phone for when important questions inevitably arise.

Consider the logistics in ordering and delivering all of the materials that will be used. Material deliveries can be affected by weather, and sometimes the manufacturers or distributors make mistakes with materials, quantities, or dates.

Select materials (paint color, floor tile, etc.) in advance so they’ll be ready in time for installation.

Try to stay out of the construction area to maintain safety for everyone in the home.

Expect the unexpected. Unforeseen incidents happen: late deliveries, shipment shortages, wrong parts, oversights, rain, and on-the-spot changes. Removing an older floor or a wall may uncover a problem that demands plan revisions.

Workmanship. Know what to expect in terms of industry standards of quality workmanship so that you can inspect the work as stages are completed. Ask your contractor about the stages of your project and who will be involved. Separate crews install framing, siding, insulation, masonry, finish carpentry, and roofing. Painters, electricians, and plumbers and other trades will come and go at various stages. With so many moving parts, allow for a few disruptions.

Cover furniture and carpeting. A quality contractor will cover the area for you to protect your home and belongings.

Hovering over workers can cause resentment and a loss of focus. Trust the professionalism of the crews and they’ll work better.

Limit questions to workers. Most workers are simply following orders and construction specs. Only discuss construction changes with your project manager.

Plan to do without water or power when workers shut off lines. Avoid frustration by being prepared.

Feel free to talk to us about any of these items in detail. At Bella Vista, we understand that it’s not enough to just have a www.BellaVistaCompany.com