what to do when starting a home renovation project

1. set a realistic budget

   1. estimate costs: research and estimate the costs of materials, labor and permits. always include a contingency fund of 10-20% for unexpected expenses. IF THIS PROCESS FEELS OVERWHELMING, MCELHINNY BROTHERES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. CAN HELP YOU CREATE THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROJECT.

   2. prioritize: determine which renovations are essential and which can be postponed if the budget is tight.

2. plan thoroughly

   1. create a detailed plan: outline the scope of work, timelines, and specific goals for the renovation. Consider hiring a designer for complex projects. At mCELHINNY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. WE HAVE TRUSTED KITCHEN AND BATHROOM DESIGNERS TO HELP YOU CREATE YOUR MORE COMPLEX ROOMS AND DESIGNS.

   2. PERMITS AND REGULATIONS: MCELHINNY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO, INC., HAS WORKED WITH MERCER COUNTY, LAWRENCE COUNTY, CRAWFORD COUNTY, BEAVER COUNTY, BUTLER COUNTY, ERIE COUNTY IN PENNSYLVANIA AND TRUMBULL COUNTY AND CUYAHOGA COUNTY IN OHIO WITH PERMITS AND CAN HELP YOU WITH THE PERMITS AND BUILDING CODES UNIQUE TO EACH AREA. YOU ARE ALSO ABLE TO GO TO YOUR LOCAL TOWNSHIP BUILDING AND FIND OUT BUILDING CODE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.

3. CHOOSE THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR

   1. DO YOUR RESUEARCH: LOOK FOR A CONTRACTOR WITH GOOD REVIEWS, TESTIMONIES AND THE PROPER LICENSING, AND PROPER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE. ASK FOR REFERENCES OR CHECK OUT THEIR PAST PROJECTS.

4. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY

   1. SET EXPECATIONS: DISCUSS TIMELINES, WORK HOURS, AND COMMINCATION METHODS WITH YOUR CONTRACTOR. ESTABLISH A POINT OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS AND UPDATES.

   2. REGULAR CHECK-INS: SCHEDULE REGULAR MEETINGS TO DISCUSS PROGRESS, ADDRESS CONCERNS, AND MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

5. BE FLEXIBLE

   1. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED: RENOVATIONS OFTEN UNCOVER HIDDEN ISSUES (LIKE PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS). BE PREPARED TO ADAPT YOUR PLANS AND BUDGET ACCORDINGLY.

   2. ADJUST TIMELINES: UNDERSTAND THAT DELAYS CAN HAPPEN DUE TO WEATHER, MATERIAL AVAILABILITY, OR UNFORESEEN DELAYS.

6. FOCUS ON QUALITY MATERIALS

   1. INVEST WISELY: CHOOSE DURABLE, HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS THAT FIT YOUR BUDGET. THIS CAN SAVE MONEY IN THE LONG RUN BY REDUCING MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT COSTS.

   2. CONSIDER ENERGY EFFICIENCY: LOOK FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENCY APPLIANCES, WINDOWS, AND INSULATION TO SAVE ON UTILITY BILLS AND INCREASE COMFORT.

7. DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE

   1. THINK LONG=TERM: CONSIDER HOW YOUR NEEDS MAY CHANGE IN THE FUTURE. DESIGN SPACES THAT ARE FLEXIBLE AND CAN ADAPT TO DIFFERENT USES.

   2. STAY TIMELESS: WHILE TRENDS CAN BE APPEALING, OPT FOR CLASSIC DESIGNS THAT WONT GO OUT OF STYLE QUICKLY.

8. PREPARE FOR DISRUPTION

   1. PLAN FOR INCONVENIENCE: RENOVATIONS CAN DISRUPT DAILY LIFE. PREPARE BY SETTING UP TEMPORARY LIVING ARRANGEMENTS IF NECESSSARY ESPECIALLY FOR MAJOR PROJECTS LIKE KITCHEN OR BATHROOM RENOVATIONS.

   2. PROTECT YOUR BELONGINGS: MOVE FURNITURE AND VALUABLES OUT OF THE RENOVATION AREA TO PREVENT DAMANGE.

9. STAY INVOLVED

   1. BE PRESENT: STAY ENGAGED THROUGHOUT THE RENOVATION PROCESS. REGULARLY CHECK ON THE WORK BEING DONE AND ASK QUESTIONS IF SOMETHING DOESN'T LOOK RIGHT.

   2. PROVIDE FEEDBACK: OFFER CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK TO YOUR CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE THE PROJECT ALIGNS WITH YOUR VISION.

10. CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION

    1. ENJOY THE PROECSS: RENOVATIONS CAN BE STRESSFUL, BUT TRY TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY. TAKE PHOTOS AND DOCUMENT THE TRANSFORMATION.

AT MCELHINNY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC., WE WILL BE THERE WITH YOU FROM DESIGN TO COMPLETION. WE DO NOT TAKE DEPOSITS BUT TRUST IN OUR QUALITY OF WORK AND ONLY TAKE PAYMENT FOR WORK COMPLETED. LETS EXPLORE YOUR HOME BUILD, HOME RENOVATION OR ADDITION.