They’re noisy, disruptive and chaotic. Let’s face it, renovations, despite the beautiful end-product, are not everyone’s cup of tea and they can be incredibly stressful for houseowners who are seeing their houses torn up before their very eyes.
If you don’t know when to schedule a home renovation project, here are a few things you might want to consider before organising a home renovation.
Avoid busy times for the workers
Summer is a notoriously busy time for construction workers and, considering the weather, it’s not hard to see why. It’s the hottest season (literally and metaphorically speaking) for building work, so it might be best to avoid it altogether, so you have your worker’s full attention. Normally they’re booked up with multiple projects which can lead to disorganisation and things not getting done.
Autumn is a much better time. The weather is still warm, and builders’ calendars are much more flexible.
Do it when the house isn’t busy
You don’t want to invite guests over only for them to feel stressed in a building site. Autumn is also a quieter time for hosting as summer holidays are over and everyone has gone back to work. Plus, the kids will be back at school, so you don’t have to worry about them either!
This way, fewer people will be disturbed, and you will enjoy greater peace of mind by not having to worry about others.
When are materials readily available?
Again, Autumn comes out top trumps. During the Spring and Summer flurry, supplies are frequently out of stock due to high demand. This means that work is often delayed and there is disruption in the schedule. In this case, adequate home renovation insurance should cover you should you be inconvenienced in any way.
What to get done in each season
Of course, the time you get something done depends on what the nature of the job is. Make the most of the seasons with this handy list of top jobs that you can work through throughout the year.
1. Spring
Spring is a great time to get outdoor jobs like garden remodelling and extensions done. If it’s not too wet, you can also get some brickwork done in time for any jobs that need to be done during summer.
2. Summer
Get all boiler and heating upgrades complete whilst you’re not using them and fix the roof if needed.
3. Autumn
Autumn is the best time for outdoor electrical work, basement conversions, laying new driveways and big painting jobs in the house before the days get too short.
4. Winter
Internal structural work lends itself well to the winter months, as does any bathroom remodelling or small jobs around the house that won’t cause too much disruption.