_____________________________________________ On Homeowner Remodeling - Ideas and Contractors Search Home Additions Remodel Contractors Kitchen remodeling Submit a kitchen project for contractor referral. Remodel Basement Submit a basement project for referral, OR Bathroom remodeling Submit a bathroom project to find a contractor Remodeling your home or other property for that matter can pose challenges - surey for the kitchen, bathroom or basement remodeling project - including time constraints and necessity of use bor beginners. These areas are simply must-have. Anyway, excluding the most basic remodel project, you will probably want to consult with several remodelers and see what advice each would suggest for your particular project before starting with any. Among some of the many aspects to consider are: If contracting the work out yourself : be aware of each contractors’ intentions. Follow your plan for execution by creating a timeline. Be prepared for certain trades like plumbing to play a potential major role for kitchens and baths. Typically the cost of plumbing does represent a major portion of the remodel project and can help determine in itself what can or can’t be done based on what is already routed in place. This makes plumbing a logical place to start. If preparing for a partial remodel or if contracting the work out yourself : be prepared to schedule and track the progress of each trade. Make sure all possible lapses are not overlooked that are more likely when contracting the work out for yourself. [ex's: onsite sanitation, refuse removal, temporary driveways]. For smaller remodel projects: contractors who have varied skills can make a difference [as well as on broader projects]. Also the sole remodeller may offer design, cost, scheduling, payment and other advantages. Specialized contractors however may offer advantages for skill-intensive/areas requiring devoted apprenticeship trades, and, overall quality and latest methods. For larger projects: the effective scheduling of trades will require increased knowledge of the remodeling process along with conditions necessary for performing each. Don’t forget to add time slots for any inspections/sign-offs, inclimate weather on exterior projects, and percentage for delays and setbacks in general. Possible areas might include early on site grade, foundation pours, to rough-in trades or from any work that occurs prior to another. Scheduling time lines in terms of flexible compromises can yield big returns. ____________________________ Hiring out to separate trades instead, as opposed to a turn-key remodeling contractor will require some knowledge or awareness of the remodeling process along with sequencing of trades that comprise the process. Execution requires oversight, starting from the plan stage onward. This can include many learned-in-the-field experiences and circumstances. Depending on the scope and type of your project, the occasional do-it-yourselfer may or may not happen to have theses needed experiences. Also: You may want to check on each contractor’s warranty, including in addition to what is required by law. Any licensing, bonding and insurance requirements and that a permit is secured if needed and any code requirements are followed. See the homeowner resource.       Los Angeles Miami Dallas Austin