Home renovations can be exciting yet incredibly stressful. Knowing where to start isn’t always easy, especially if the process is new to you.

The good news is that we have created a step-by-step home renovation checklist and guidelines to help point you in the right direction. Here, we’ll provide a few steps that you can take to ensure the success of your remodeling project, along with tips and tricks to help make the process easier.

1. Determine How Much You Are Willing to Spend

Before you begin creating elaborate renovation plans, it’s important to first define your budget. When drawing up a budget for renovation projects, it is important to consider elements such as:

• Permit requirements
• Material and labor costs
• Unexpected expenses

By starting with a budget, you can ensure that you remain grounded and distribute funds accordingly to ensure the completion of the project, rather than splurging on one aspect only to realize that you have run out of money.

2. Set Realistic Renovation Goals

Goal setting is an important part of the construction process. Think about the areas of your home that you want to address, whether you need to get rid of existing structures or simply conduct minor upgrades to spruce up the place.

At this stage, it’s also a good idea to work closely with a professional contractor to determine a realistic timeline for the completion of the project. This will ensure that you know what to expect and create an expectation for the construction professionals that you hire.

This is a great time to identify areas where you might be able to save on renovation costs. Talk to your Windsor renovation contractor about switching to different types of materials or using different methods to achieve a similar result.

3. Get Inspiration 

The next step is to decide what design or aesthetic features you wish to incorporate. You can look at web pages, magazines, and social media platforms to find inspiration for your renovation project. We recommend creating a vision board or virtual scrapbook to store pictures, color scheme ideas, and design concepts that reflect your unique style.

Take notes on architectural elements, finishes, and elements that you appreciate and want to bring into your personal space. You can visit the Truax Design Centre showroom for inspiration.

4. Hire Experienced Professionals

If you haven’t already, this is the time to find a reliable and experienced service provider who can help you achieve your goals and bring your vision for the space to life.

Rather than attempt to conduct a major home renovation on your own, we highly recommend leaving it to a construction team that has done this kind of thing before. This will ensure quality workmanship and timely delivery.

In addition to construction and remodeling professionals, you will also need to hire designers and architects to help you plan and execute the renovation process.

It’s important to note here that the contractor you choose will have a significant effect on the final product. When you work with seasoned professionals on construction projects, you can rest assured that you will end up with an excellent result.

When vetting potential contractors for minor or major renovations, you will need to look at factors such as:

• The team’s experience
• Their portfolio
• Licensing and insurance
• Affordability
• Professionalism
• Expected timeline for delivery

Make sure you are spending enough time doing your research on each prospect to avoid disappointment when the job is done.

5. Create a Detailed Project Plan

Whether you are conducting bathroom or kitchen renovations, having a written action list and plan can be crucial to the project’s success.

A good plan will include the scope of work, expected delivery time for each action item, and milestones. Divide the work into smaller parts and assign duties to contractors and subcontractors accordingly.

When creating your plan, it’s important to remember that delays because of poor weather conditions and material availability must be accounted for. Do not forget to take your goals and budget into consideration when creating and finalizing your plan, and account for any fixtures and finishing touches that will be needed.

6. Make Alternate Living Arrangements

If the project warrants significant construction and demolition, it is important that you find alternative living arrangements until the work has been completed. This might involve moving in with a family member or booking accommodation until major parts of the project have been completed.

7. Stay on Top of Things

When your contractors begin work on your remodeling project, it’s important not to lose focus. Maintain an active role in the construction process by tracking progress on a regular basis and responding to any problems or complaints as they arise. Perform inspections with your contractors and subcontractors at key points to check workmanship and confirm that the work is progressing as planned.

Inform your project team promptly about any adjustments that you need to have made to the initial plan. Be prepared to make wise decisions and respond to any unexpected obstacles that may arise throughout the project.

Truax Design Centre Is Here to Help!

When you use this detailed checklist for your next project, you can rest assured that all will go well.

To help ease some of the stress involved with home remodeling, we aim to streamline the process by offering everything under one roof. From doors and trim to kitchen cupboards and hardware, you can find inspiration at our showroom in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Contact us today to learn more about what we can do to assist with your home renovation checklist!