Design and Planning
In renovating a home, design and planning are essential. You need to have a clear picture of the renovation that you want to happen. It is hard to alter and correct mistakes once the renovation is already starting. It’s good to list the things you want to achieve with your home or sketch how you envision the renovation to look like.
Aside from the design, you need to plan the budget for your renovation. You need to look at your budget and take time to see if that is enough for the design that you want to happen.
Set Your Priorities
It is essential to prioritize large projects such as roof replacement or repair, foundation fix, stopping water infiltration, installing or repairing sidings and windows in house renovation.
Especially if you are planning a significant renovation, it is crucial first to secure the foundation. Or fix any significant structural problem first to avoid collapse. Setting your priorities means allocating more of your funding in renovating those areas of the house than working on the aesthetics.
Demolition for Your House Renovation
Demolition can be one of the most stressful parts of the house renovation process. To go through this with so much ease, be sure to rent a large container ahead of time for the waste. For sure, you don’t want to be working with all of that waste around.
Caution should be exercised, especially with those surfaces coated with lead-based paint. Slowly demolish parts of the home if you will be living there during the renovation. However, if not, demolish as much as possible to get the work done faster.
Start With Structural Carpentry
After the demolition, the team can start working with carpentry supporting other work such as drywall, new or moved walls, windows, and doors. Add beams to keep weights and add frames for windows and doors.
Electrical and Plumbing
Electrical and plumbing are the things you need to work out on, especially when your walls and ceiling are still open. These things need to be installed or repaired to avoid hassle.
Window Installation for Your House Renovation
Installing new construction or replacement windows always plays into a home remodel project. A new set of windows gives your home a new look, whether it is a partial or whole house renovation.
Insulation
Laying the insulation is essential. Be sure to apply your insulation to the walls and ceiling. The process will not take that long, so be sure to have your drywall company ready to go after this to avoid delays.
Drywall for Your House Renovation
Be sure to double-check your electrical and plumbing systems before closing up your walls with drywall. Your drywall contractor will hang sheets of drywall, apply drywall compound, and let it dry before they sand it to smooth. The process is repeated as needed to achieve a seamless wall surface.
Fine Carpentry Finish for Your House Renovation
When the structures are done, it is time to focus on the details. Fine carpentry creates an interior where every detail goes well with other details. For example, fine carpentry involves building and installing cabinets and shelves, installing door trim and other final touches, building and installing stair railings, and many more.
Painting and Surface Finishes
Painting interior walls, hanging wallpapers, painting molding and trim, staining, and sealing trim can be done by the contractor or even do it yourself.
