Keeping Your Home Remodeling Project on Time

Creating a home that meets all your functional and aesthetic needs is a process. From choosing finishes and fixtures to hiring the right professional, you have more control over your project’s timeline than you might think. While your contractor plans the specifics for your project, there are several steps you can take to move your home remodeling along.

The decisions and the preparations you make before construction can ensure your project goes smoothly. While there are almost always unforeseen issues, educating yourself on the process can help you keep your home remodeling project on time.

Know Your Budget

When you choose a contractor, they will help you to create a realistic budget based on your specifications. Before any project begins, your contractor will need to order materials. This requires money. Before hiring anyone, make sure you have financing in place. Doing so will help keep your project on track. Most contractors will require an upfront deposit to order materials and scheduled payments throughout the project. Knowing your budget before your project begins can keep it on track.

Minimize Change Orders

Home remodeling requires a lot of decision-making, especially when choosing materials. Change orders are one of the biggest timeline killers. Two factors can minimize project delays when it comes to change orders.

First, take your time when making selections. You might love those colorful kitchen cabinets now, but will you still love them in ten years? Think through the design aesthetic you want in your home and consider how you’ll use the space. Ask yourself, “Is this what I want my space to look like for the next twenty years?” This can help you minimize mid-project changes.

Next, if you must make changes, do so early in the process to minimize delays. You can make changes later, but the longer you wait, the more they will set back your timeline and impact your budget, especially if they involve construction changes or ordering new materials. 

How Your Contractor Can Help Keep Your Remodel on Time

Your contractor is instrumental in setting accurate timelines and sticking to them. Your contractor’s experience will show their ability to stick to a project timeline. Hiring a responsible, seasoned professional will help you keep your project on track by:

Recognizing the Need for Contingencies

An experienced local contractor can warn you of any potential issues or unforeseen challenges you might encounter during your project. Older homes are more likely to have issues like outdated wiring or plumbing that is not up to current codes. An experienced local contractor will be ready to address any challenges efficiently.

Understanding the Industry

Like many industries, the remodeling industry faces seasonal challenges. Spring and fall tend to be busier than summer and winter, and there can also be seasonal changes in supply chain patterns. An experienced local contractor can adjust their timelines based on their knowledge of the local industry norms.

Realistic Timeline and Proactive Scheduling

Once you have hired your contractor, they will first present you with a realistic budget and timeline based on their understanding of completing your home remodeling project. They will take a proactive approach to planning your project and scheduling any subcontractors, such as plumbers, electricians, and drywall professionals, to keep your project moving forward on time and on budget.

Contact Accessible Home Builders Today

Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. We’ve serviced Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware in that time. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the homes they deserve.

To get in touch with us, give us a call at our office at 302-663-0464, send us an email at info@accessiblehomebuilders.com or visit us in person at 28412 DuPont Blvd, #103 Millsboro, DE 19966. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to next!