Good communication between you the homeowner and the project manager is your ticket to a quick, smooth, and efficient launch of your home remodeling project. With a competent project manager, you can expect about an hour or so planning how your daily routine will remain as uninterrupted as possible during the remodeling process.
The following is what your project manager should know, have finalized, and have a plan for before any remodeling work begins:
- All contracts, final plans, insurance certificates, and permits in place.
- A list of any items you need to provide and when they will be needed. This may require recommendations on where to get the items on the list.
- Access to the home, and a temporary garage code as well as alarm code issues addressed. This topic is addressed in more detail here.
- A plan as to where to relocate living appliances, fixtures, furniture, to accommodate the work. For example, we usually set up a temporary kitchen between several during a kitchen remodel.
- A general weekly schedule of what to expect and when.
- Most importantly, a phone number that will be answered live, or, a call returned within a few hours in case of an after hours issue.
Contrary to the attitudes of a few contractors in the industry who have given you legitimate cause for concern, your home is not just a jobsite. Careful planning in advance can make the process run smoothly.
How to start a kitchen remodeling project. Everyone has to start somewhere and it will help if you are already familiar with using power tools and if you own any already, then you will be another step closer to being able to perform your own kitchen remodeling jobs. There are some things you should know, however, before you begin a kitchen remodeling project. We’ll briefly look at some of the things you need to know before you get started. Know When to Get Help One of the most important things to know is when to hire a contractor or someone else to help you. Knowing when a job is too big for just one person or too complicated for your skill level is important. It’s better to put off a project or get some help with it than to start tearing into something you have no idea how to finish. This could be a costly mistake. Budgeting for Your kitchen Remodeling Project Decide how much you can afford to spend and then start gathering material estimates to see if you can afford the project you have in mind. Material estimates can vary widely so you will need to have exact measurements and decide exactly which kind of materials you will be using. Even then, you will have to be precise. Suppose you are using wood. You will need to nail down exactly what kind of wood you are using and how much as different grades of wood vary widely in price. You want to make sure you can afford all of the materials before you start your project or you’re liable to find yourself living in a mess halfway through. Often, new do-it-yourselfers don’t realize the magnitude of the project until they get halfway through it and then realize they can’t afford it. Don’t let this happen to you! Plan for the entire project before you get started. Read While it’s true that most of us learn by doing, it’s also true that we learn by others’ mistakes. Check with your local library or bookstore for guidebooks on kitchen remodeling or even remodeling in general so you will be more comfortable with the entire process. There are also numerous articles and videos online that provide guidance about choosing materials, negotiating with service providers, and many other aspects of home and kitchen remodeling. For example, there are some materials that are easy for the do-it-yourselfer to install while other materials are best left to professional installation. Before you actually purchase materials for your kitchen remodeling job, you will want to know whether or not you can install them yourself or whether you will need to hire a contractor.
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