Remodeling is like any project - it takes careful planning

WHAT NOT TO DO:

Ready, Fire, Aim...and Aim and Fire...and Aim and Fire...

How many times have you heard the horror stories about a friend's remodeling project? About the cost overruns...the quality problems...the poor planning...the contractor inconsistencies...the renovation project that would not end...

vs. The Bruen Design/Build Remodeling Timeline

A.) Planning Phase - Allow plenty of time!

This is the most important part of your project.  Think about scope, budget,how you will use the living space, and what you are trying to accomplish.
- Remember the foundational principle of good design - "Form Follows Function".
- Do lots of research. Literally cut pictures out of rooms or parts of rooms that you like. Share that with your designer.

B.) Documentation Phase - Everything in Writing

- Drawings/Schematics
- Schedule and Planning Documents
- Product selections / allowances
- Contract
- Municipal/Permit paperwork, if required

C.) Construction Phase - Let's Get It Done!

- Efficient work
- Organized poject management
- Contingency planning
- Final lists
- All inspections

More on the Poor Planning Remodeling Timeline

Ready, Fire, Aim...and Aim and Fire...and Aim and Fire...

How many times have you heard the horror stories about a friend's remodeling project? About the cost overruns...the quality problems...the poor planning...the contractor inconsistencies...the renovation project that would not end...

We all know exactly what can happen if a remodeling project is rushed...it is so easy to get caught up in the excitement. But insufficient planning leads to:

• Completed work is re-done, sometimes repeatedly
• Significant cost overruns
• Low customer satisfaction
• Non-existent timelines
• High frustration levels and everyone engaging in finger-pointing

Planning, Planning, Planning (or Ready/Aim...Ready/Aim...Ready/Aim)

Many of these awful experiences could have been avoided with proper planning. Just devote enough time to planning, and answer all of the detailed questions. If you feel uneasy at the beginning of a remodeling project, it is because you still have unanswered questions. It never hurts to call a "time out" and make sure both the contractor and the client are fully informed and know exactly what will happen next. It is far better to be a little impatient with spending time reviewing options and objectives than to be even more frustrated with poor results.