| How a Typical Remodeling Project Unfolds:
When it is time to begin your remodeling experience homeowners are feeling both excitement and apprehension. While the end result is well worth the inconvenience that can occur over the course of a home improvement project, it is most important to realize that remodeling will often cause disruptions to your everyday routines.
To ensure that your project runs as smoothly as possible, it is important for you to understand what will be taking place before the project begins. This will help you prepare as much as possible before that actual construction process begins. While some situations and events unpredictable, the fewer surprises you encounter, the happier you'll be with your remodeling project.
The following scenario is a snapshot inside a typical project as it unfolds. Please keep in mind that there are other factors and conditions to be inserted into the project list of events. Variables such as inspections, material deliveries, unforeseen conditions, change orders, custom orders, and the weather play a part in the overall timeframe. Where noted below we established a rough timeframe or gave explanation of the next action to take place.
Overall, we hope that you have a better insight of what to expect during your construction, but rest assured you have a team of professionals at your side guiding your every step of the way!
| Click here for a Flowchart of Events |
Add-a-levels, Additions & Dormers |
Time Line |
| Initial On Site Meeting Conducted |
1- 1 1/2 Hour Site Analysis |
| Client Signs Construction Proposal |
Initial Project is Measured & Scheduled |
| Initial Project Measure |
1 - 1 1/2 Hour Site Evaluation |
| First Design/Review Meeting |
1 - 1 1/2 Hour Presentation w/Design Team |
| Presentation of Final Design |
1 Hour Review and Discussion |
| Approval of Final Design |
Construction Drawings Delivered in 3 weeks |
| Permit Package Submitted |
10 - Days for Zoning / 21 - Days in Construction |
| Permit Approved and Ready |
Permitted Obtained and Set Pre-Construction Meeting |
| Pre-Construction Meeting |
Construction Team Introduced, 1-2 Hour Meeting |
| Construction Prep/Site Readiness |
Site Review for Construction to Begin 15-30 min. talk |
| Staging of Materials/Job Timeline |
Staging Area Established and Job Timeline Starts |
| Site Demoed/Project Commences |
Start Average Time Line of 10-12 Calendar Weeks |
| New Infrastructure Erected & Weather Tights |
5-7 Days After Initial Start of Job Timeline |
| Connecting the New to the Old |
Staircase is Measured & Fitted/Adjoining of the rooms |
| Staging of the Mechanical Trades |
Progress Begins After the Staircase is Installed |
| Roughing in all Areas as per Plan |
Mechanicals are Installed Step by Step as her Plan |
| Insulation Installed |
As per Plan - Timeline Varies per Project (1-2 Days) |
| Sheet Rock Installed and Prepped |
As per Plan - Timeline Varies per Project (3-5 Days) |
| Standard Trim Molding Begins |
As per Plan - Timeline Varies per Project (3-5 Days) |
| QAR Created (Quality Assurance Report) |
Project Punch List Created, Reviewed & Scheduled |
| Final Walk-Thru |
Project Review and Site Training for Homeowner |
| Project Closing |
Warrantees & Guarantees Discussed, Contacts Established, Customer Service Procedures Explained |
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