Like any goal, aspiration or vision, you require to plan in an advance to get from concept to the final destination. Some objectives are as easy as 1-2-3. But many, such as a home renovation, require many meticulous steps that are all interconnected with one another. Many of those steps are plainly obvious, while the vast majority need to be strategized with experience. There are times where a home remodeler or builder is absolutely fantastic at the physical steps of construction, while being weaker at the areas of planning. Many can even get away with missing the tracking of certain steps, but there is just too much at stake to chance it. We at Crossbeam Builders take pride in our ability to show off a final home renovation or new build, but we also love to show off our commitment to the planning in advance, which in turn creates a calmer environment with our clients to making a dream for a home renovation be a pleasant experience.
THE RULER IS ONLY THE BEGINNING
Many projects mistakenly begin with the assumption that a home renovation contractor will come to a residence, take out a ruler, and then run back to their office to quickly create an estimate for a renovation job. It is a fallacy that undermines the value of doing things with a purpose. Of course measuring is important, but that is just to get a general idea of the available space. Taking detailed measurements is a task onto itself and should not be treated as a passive line item on the to-do list. The last thing you want to do is have materials such as cabinets and countertops not properly fitting when you are deep into the renovation project.
ENSURE TO PROPERLY VISUALIZE THE DREAM
There are many times where the planning does not adequately include schematic design so the big picture is easily missed. Every possible way of interpreting the vision and the steps to get there are important to making the home renovation process complete.
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
Everyone wishes for a home renovation project to run perfect, including us here at Crossbeam Builders. Unfortunately mistakes happen and challenges arise. The more prepared you are, the quicker you can adjust to whatever the issue or challenge may be. For the home renovation used in this example, we were prepared for every little detail including the notch for the beam to fit with the cabinets. We were also prepared for the cabinets, trays, crowns and so much more.
DON’T RUSH YOUR PLANNING
Creating a half-baked plan will only lead to frustrations including missed deadlines, reduced quality in craftsmanship, and perhaps increased costs. You want to work with someone who is as equally interested in methodically covering as many planned for and unplanned for topics. And, when something changes, it is easy for everyone involved to adjust in a professional and cordial manner. Managing expectations is hard to begin with, so that is why it is even more important to focus on the planning being done correct.
THE PLAN BECOMES THE DREAM
Many would like to believe that all renovation specialists are great at running a business, and unfortunately that is not true. You want to ensure that whomever is going to work on your home renovation project is as equally competent at being a top-notch craftsperson as they are at being a top-notch businessperson. For us, we have believed in a having a detailed renovation process from the start. So consider Crossbeam Builders to partner with you to make your renovation dreams come true, all starting with enjoying the process of creating the plan.
To see a more detailed review of this specific project is to go to our Kitchen Renovation Plan to Reality page here.