Decide what must stay usable
For kitchen work, discuss a temporary cooking area. For a bathroom project, identify another working bathroom. Tell your contractor about access needs, pets and household routines before the schedule is established.
Make key selections early
Material availability affects the construction sequence. Confirm cabinets, fixtures and finish decisions before relying on a target installation date. Ask which selections are required to move to the next stage.
Allow for the full project sequence
Planning, ordering, site preparation, construction and the final walkthrough are separate steps. Permits or inspections may be part of the process depending on the work. Your project schedule should reflect its actual scope.
Keep changes documented
A change to a material or layout can affect both cost and timing. Agree on how changes will be reviewed and approved. Keep a short list of open questions for regular project conversations.
Finish with a walkthrough
Review the completed scope together and record any remaining items. Ask about care for the new finishes and keep product information with your project documents.
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