Preparing for Your Remodeling or Addition Project

<img src="https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2017/06/101-0158_IMG.jpg" alt="class=attachment-post-thumbnail" style="height: ;width: "/> You may be able to save time and money by planning ahead for your home remodeling or addition project. Consider these five tips: 1. Prepare your home for construction dust. Remodeling is often dusty work. Many contractors will provide taping and plastic barriers to prevent dust and construction debris from entering areas of your home that aren’t being remodeled or renovated, but you may be able to save time and money by preparing your home yourself. Talk to your remodeling contractor about steps you can take before the work begins. 2. Move and store unnecessary items. Remove furniture, decorations, rugs and other movable objects from the rooms to be remodeled. This will protect them from dust and damage and allow your remodeling contractors to move freely and avoid injury. You may also want to temporarily store any heirlooms or expensive items that are located in high traffic areas of your home. Keep in mind that construction can cause items to shift and fall from shelves and walls, and take down any artwork or decorations. 3. Provide adequate storage space (if necessary). Some remodeling contractors have facilities or travel trailers in which to store remodeling materials and building equipment, but others expect homeowners to provide a clean, dry and accessible storage area for these materials. Ask your contractor if you’ll need to have space for materials and, if so, how much space is needed. 4. Supply clearance and parking space for work trucks. Construction vehicles are often large and may need special parking consideration depending on the size of your driveway or available street parking. Ask your contractor how many work vehicles will need parking space and whether trailers and other large vehicles will be onsite daily. You may need special parking permits if you have parking restrictions in your neighborhood. It may also be wise to walk through your property with your remodeling contractor and have them advise you of any clearance issues, lawn ornaments, or potential hazards that you can move or minimize before the work begins. 5. Keep children and pets away from the construction area. Your contractor shouldn’t have to look out for children and pets, so for safety’s sake, keep them out of the work area. It’s wise to keep everyone away from the construction area even when no technicians are working, as building tools, unfinished construction and exposed wires may pose safety hazards. <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a> Local, Top Rated Diamond Certified Companies Related to Your Topic <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/san-francisco-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">San Francisco Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/san-mateo-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">San Mateo County Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/santa-clara-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">Santa Clara County Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/sonoma-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">Sonoma County Remodeling Contractors</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/alameda-contractors-remodel-additions/" target="_self">Alameda County Remodeling Contractors</a> Related Articles <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Home-Remodeling/" target="_self">The Homeowner's Guide to Home Remodeling</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a> <a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>