Planning a Whole-Home Renovation
Remodeling your entire home is a huge undertaking that can seem extremely stressful — but it doesn’t have to be. Planning ahead will make a huge difference in the success of your renovation project and your stress levels. Here’s a step-by-step guide for your whole-home remodel, so you know what to expect during this process.
Create Your Renovation Wishlist
First things first: You need to know what you’d like to change about your home before you can start renovations. Before contacting a remodeling contractor, you should ask yourself:
- What are your must-haves?
- What are you willing to compromise on?
- What features, styles, or upgrades do you want?
- Do you have any design inspirations you can share with the team?
You can even print out photos or make a Pinterest board of design ideas to make it easier to focus your vision. Coming to your initial consultation with a clear idea of what you want will only make things go more smoothly.
Know Your Budget
Before starting your project, it’s extremely important that you know what your budget is. While whole-home renovations can increase the resale value of your home, you should have a firm idea of what you’re willing to spend on the project itself.
It’s also important to leave some room for unexpected repairs or modifications that could come up during the remodeling process. Your renovation team will go over the projected costs during your consultation and make sure you’re kept informed every step of the way.
Prepare Your Home
This is the part where your renovation project might start to feel a bit more real. Before the renovations start, you need to prepare your home. You should:
- Pack up and declutter your home.
- Rent a storage unit for furniture or valuables, if necessary.
- Put protection in place for your kids and pets.
- Decide whether you’ll stay in the home during the project.
- Roll up any area rugs to keep them clean.
- Close doors to rooms that aren’t being renovated to control dust.
You might even consider installing smart locks to allow contractors access to your home while adding some security. Doing all these things before the project begins will put your mind at ease and minimize disruptions.
Discuss Your Timeline
Do you have a trip for a wedding planned in a few months? Were you planning to host a family barbecue in the summer? You need to have a timeline in mind for your renovations, especially if you need to be out of town or have events coming up anytime in the next few months.
Once you have a timeline in mind, you’ll go over an official design-build timeline with your remodeling contractors. While every project is different, typically, a whole-home remodel takes around four to six months.
Collaborate With a Trusted Home Renovation Team
The final step of any whole-home renovation preparation is to choose the right remodeling company for your project. When you hire Marvista Design + Build in Pittsburgh, PA, you’re hiring a team you can trust to execute your vision perfectly.
We follow a thorough design-build process to streamline your renovations and ensure the success of your project. Our team includes project managers, designers, and carpenters, all under one roof. We’ll handle your entire project from start to finish.
Ready to reinvent your home? Schedule a consultation with us by calling (412) 652-9027 today.
