Redesign/Remodel Timeline

Before your contractor begins your redesign/remodel, make sure all parties are in agreement with the timeline.  It is great to dive into a project with all the anticipation of how the end product is going to turn out.  But, even though you are willing to invite your contractor into your home, you do not want them treating it like an extended stay hotel.  You want them to get in, get the job done, and get out!  So, it is important that expectations are set regarding your timeline.  Monetary penalties directed toward your contractor for timeline delay are not uncommon with a redesign/remodel project.  If finish selections are made in a timely manner per your contractors request, they should not abuse the timeline they originally sold you on.  The initial timeline could be eight weeks and before you know it they have taken up residence at twelve weeks.  There is no excuse for a contractor to neglect a job and thus cause a multiple week delay.  Be smart, and set the expectation from the beginning.  A contract serves the purpose of itemizing all the details in a redesign/remodel agreement.  Use this to your advantage.