We’ve all seen the 30 minute TV shows that portray a quick and easy remodel process. We’ve all seen the before and after pictures of beautiful remodels but rarely do we hear the true stories of remodels. Because while the before and after pictures are gorgeous there is a journey that has happened to get there.

You meet with a contractor and their design team, you go shopping for your dream products for your renovation, you have a proposal meeting and go over your new design, you agree on a price and sign a contract. After waiting a couple of months for product to come in, you are ready for the production process!

Be flexible with your contractor. You may have to wash your dishes in the bathroom sink or tub during your remodel. We may open up a wall and find a plumbing pipe that we couldn’t see before. We may demo your flooring to replace it and find rotten subfloor that needs to be replaced. Expecting perfection and no issues is a huge mistake. If necessary, add extra time to your timeline or save back some extra money in case anything extra is found.

Be ready to compromise. Sometimes ideas just don’t work out. We’re limited on space, the walls are old, the measurements are weird… all things that can take an idea and kill it pretty quickly. Be open to changes and willing to compromise. If you have non-negotiables make those known up front so your contractor and designer know.

Forget about a clean house. When it comes down to it, no matter what project that you’re working on there will always be dust. Your contractor should make sure that there is plenty of plastic walls in place and floor protection but dust will always get through and your house will not be completely clean until the project is completed.

Are you ready to start your home remodel? Here at J&R, we can provide a free consultation to help you discuss and set a budget for the project! Feel free to set up an appointment with us by calling 859-225-0162 today!