Steps of a typical remodeling project:

PREPARE YOUR HOME:

• You should plan to remove personal and household items from the affected areas.
• Discuss the impending changes with the entire family and try to keep children out of the construction area.  Making arrangements for pets; either secluding them from the construction area or boarding them will be helpful.
• Determine a space for storage of construction materials and accumulation of debris.
• Keys are often given to the contractor so your home can be kept locked.
• If you will be staying in the house, you will want to prepare your family for noise, dust, people coming and going on a daily basis most often from 7:00am until 5:00pm.

WHEN WORK BEGINS:

• We will introduce you to the job supervisor or the lead carpenter at a pre-construction conference to do a final review of the project.
• The job supervisor will establish a location to leave information (notes, questions and answers, schedules) for the homeowner and subcontractors. Do not hesitate to call the office, however, if you are unsure about anything.

DAY-TO-DAY PROGRESS:

• Your project should continue forward in a steady day-by day pattern. All major decisions were made before construction is started and minor decisions are made as requested by the job supervisor. Special materials are ordered in a timely manner.  A timetable for your project can be requested if not supplied before work begins.
• Subcontractors are scheduled as needed and building department inspections are obtained.
• Progress payments are based at start of stages of construction as specified in the contract.
• Changes in the scope of work do arise. These will be discussed as needed to keep costs to a minimum.

COMPLETION:

• Walk through the project  and develop a “punch list” of items to be completed or corrected.
• When the “punch list” is completed and a final building inspection has been approved the job is considered complete. All construction debris and remaining materials will be removed from the site.
• Final payment can now be made less any items pending due to factors beyond control (such as painting in the winter). 

EXAMPLE OF MAJOR CONSTRUCTION STEPS FOR AN ADDITION WITH A BATHROOM

• Permit posted
• Footings dug
• Footing inspection
• Footing concrete poured and foundation block layed
• Rough grading completed
• Framing package delivered
• Dumpster arrives
• Addition framed, roofed, windows & siding installed
• Heating ducts installed
• Plumbing supply & drains installed
• Electrical wiring & junction boxes installed
• Rough heating, plumbing, & electrical inspections occur
• Insulation installed
• Insulation inspection occurs
• Cut opening into house
• Install bathtub/shower
• Install drywall
• Prime & paint interior
• Install vanity, top, medicine cabinet, etc.
• Install finish flooring (carpet, wood, vinyl, ceramic)
• Install toilet, doors, lights, heat register, outlets, switches, etc.
• Install trim
• Walk-thru with owner
• Dumpster removed
• Tools, equipment and unused materials removed
• Final inspections occur
• Certificate of Occupancy obtained
• Move in & ENJOY!