Steps for success in any remodeling project

Gather inspiration

• Think of how you want to use the remodeled space
  • single- or multi-purpose
  • storage needs
  • lighting, heating, and cooling
• Decide on the overall look you want
  • Consult design magazines and books for ideas and possible solutions
  • Create a file of clippings and sketched out ideas for your designer (if you use one) or contractor
• Consider practical details
  • where to place phone jacks, electrical outlets, cable hookups
  • traffic flow in the home

Calculate the cost of your vision

• Work with your contractor to determine the estimated timeline and cost of your project
• Set priorities and budget accordingly.

• Perform initial on-site inspection to determine scope of proposed project.
• Provide list of references to client.
• Analyze construction project and develop preliminary project budget.
• Draft design and feasibility study.
• Present proposal to client.
• Work with client to prepare detailed project plan, including budget and milestones.

• Begin work on project.
• Confirm satisfactory completion of each milestone with client.

• Complete project and perform final walk-through with client.
• Obtain final sign-off from client.