How To Successfully Execute A Remodeling Project With A Professional Contractor.

Contracting a Remodeling Project

Contracting a Remodeling Project

Hiring a professional contractor is a great idea for your remodeling project, however it is always necessary to educate yourself about the remodeling process. This avoids false expectations for completion time, and can eliminate many problems between the homeowner and the contractor.

Communication is the number 1 issue when there are problems between the homeowner and the remodeler. Both sides need to discuss all the important issues before the project starts. This is an advantage for both parties.

- The contractor will be able to get the job done quicker if he has all the information up front.

Last minute changes or additions are detrimental to the project completion time.

- The homeowner gets to specify every decision that is important to their project so everything

is done to their expectations.

Below is the policy of Archway Contracting, and a good one to use as an example for any contractor.

Clean, Courteous, and Quality Craftsmanship

Remodeling can be an excellent experience. This can be done when you combine the homeowners preferences with a professional knowledge of the products and the construction process.

Below is the description of how to handle a remodeling project.

First Meeting

- Discussion on homeowner's preferences and design wants.

- Measuring and estimating amount of materials.

- Selection process of materials begin.

Second Meeting

- Finalization of material selection.

- Finalization of installation schedule.

Construction Begins

When a contractor remodels your home, they should start by protecting everything in your house. This includes dust control, flooring protection and same day removal of all garbage related to construction. A goal should be to leave no trace that they were there, except for the improvements.

Typical Bathroom Remodel Schedule

Day 1 - Demolition of materials to be removed. Paint. Rough-in plumbing work.

Day 2 - Preparation of floor and wall surfaces. Finished flooring may begin.

Day 3 - Finish flooring and walls.

Day 4 -Installation of finished products such as a vanity, sink, toilet, mirror, light fixture, and door.

Day 5 - Sealing and finish plumbing work.

In order to understand some flooring installation schedules we have listed some common time lines for completion. These times are based on an average installation without any patterns or designs.

Laminate Flooring Installation

Less than 200 sq.ft. - 1 day

Less than 500 sq.ft. - 2 days

Ceramic Tile Flooring Installation

Less than 100 sq.ft. - 1 day

Less than 250 sq.ft. - 2 days

Ceramic Tile Wall Installation

Less than 100 sq.ft. - 2 days

Less than 200 sq.ft. - 3 days

by: Reis Grams

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