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When your Surrey home needs a bit more than “a lick of paint, where do you start?
When your Surrey home needs a bit more than “a lick of paint, where do you start?Ever wondered what comes first? Installing a new flooring or replastering the walls? Keep reading to find out.
This is a problem I faced head-on when we got the keys to our first property (see pic below), so when I worked at an Interior Design Studio, I was particularly curious about the Home Renovation Timeline.
What is a Home Renovation Timeline?
It is part of the project management tools used by contractors to deliver a smooth Home Renovation Project. I learned that making traders work seamlessly as a team is key, and it all comes down to good project management. This experience, together with my Interior Design studies at KLC Design School, led me to create the Home Renovation Timeline document below.
Define Your Role
When you are planning a home renovation and have defined what your requirements are. You can go three ways:
- Hire a Contractor (project manager/builder manager) to make your dreams come true. This is perhaps the most peaceful or stress-free option. The builder will hire the different traders for you (plasterer, tiler, painter, carpenter/joiner, plumber, electrician), for instance. He/she will create the Home Renovation Timeline and manage its delivery. They will manage their payroll in coordination with the traders and their work schedule, oversee waste management (articles and advice here), and deliver a “turn-key” solution, allowing you to enjoy your home once the project is completed.
- Act as your Own Contractor/Project Manager and hire different trades to complete your home renovation eventually. This will require a good understanding on how to work with traders. Good news! The timeline below is specially created for you.
- DIY your Home Renovation from A to Z. This is recommended if you ARE in the trade or know people who are in the trade, or are a crazy individual or couple (erm yes that does sound familiar) and think you can do it yourself. And I’m not here to judge! As long as you are patient and put a lot of hours in, you probably CAN achieve the home of your dreams. Be cautious when dealing with electricians or gas work, as these tasks typically require the services of certified professionals.
Ticking off completed stages
Whatever your preference, as a client, understanding the timeline of a Home Renovation will be beneficial, especially if you plan to live in the house during the renovation works. First, knowing you are closer to the completion of the work is a relief! Secondly, ticking off completed stages is a great feeling!
If you are in the planning stage and looking for ideas, why not hire Phillips Interiors to create a bespoke room design for your home? Visit our online design shop for more information. Once your requirements are clear, and you have good drawings/room specification sheets, then you can shop around for a contractor/decorator to make your 2D/3D plans come to life.
Avoid Mistakes
- A typical mistake homeowners make is replastering the walls too soon, and later deciding they want an extra light fixture.
- By understanding what comes first and what comes next, you’ll be better prepared to renovate your fixer-upper home.
- Remember if you are changing or altering party walls to get an expert in!
- I’m very excited to a Home Renovation Timeline for you to use in your own projects.
