How to Prepare Yourself for a Major Renovation
A home renovation is the most exciting step and investment you can make, but it also comes with many moving parts. Preparing for any renovation can seem like a daunting task for someone who might not have done it before, or has renovated and may have had a bad experience. Top of mind for most homeowners are budget and timeline, and sometimes a contractor will choose to address those 2 topics and nothing else. But from budgeting and design decisions to permitting and construction schedules, proper preparation is the key to ensuring your project goes smoothly from start to finish.
At FKempes GC, we guide homeowners through this process every day. Whether you're renovating a kitchen, adding square footage, or transforming an entire home, thoughtful planning sets the foundation for a successful build. We also understand that home renovations have many moving parts, and the project itself will affect your routine, your home and your family. We pride ourselves on giving you confidence in us and knowing that we're on top of it. Fernando is also meticulous in his work, including in the cleanliness and organization of the actual job site. Fernando takes great care to ensure that the job site and surrounding areas are safe, clean and organized to limit any inconvenience the work may cause. We understand that limiting the function of your home can be stressful (especially if you're a family with children), so Fernando is available to answer questions, provide ideas, ensure the job is orderly and most importantly, that we stick to the timeline.
That being said, here is a quick list of things to consider when planning for a renovation:
1. Defining your project goals
When thinking about kitchens, baths, additions, finishing basements, or full-home remodels, we'll discuss:
-What are your project goals?
-What problems do you need solved?
-What are your must-haves when thinking about the space?
-Are you looking to add functionality, value, or both?
