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Whole House Renovation Checklist

Whole House Renovation Checklist

Are you thinking about renovating your entire house? If so, it can help to have a checklist to ensure that you’re covering everything that needs to be done and haven’t skipped over a very important step. Here’s a basic whole-house renovation checklist that can help.

Start with a Plan – Whole House Renovation Checklist

The first thing to do is have a plan. Make drawings. Have a list of what you’re going to do and what you’ll contract out. Find contractors in your area that fit your budget. Get any city permits you need lined up. All of this is necessary before you can begin any type of remodeling.

Check the Bones of Your Home

Have professionals inspect the foundation, siding, roof, windows, plumbing, and electrical systems to make sure you don’t need any repairs there. You don’t want to start on an expensive remodel only to find that you have to tear out some of the work you just did because your house needs foundation work.

Begin Demolition

Get a large dumpster to hold all of your waste and begin removing anything you’re getting rid of. Take out cabinets, remove walls, and destroy old tile. If you’re not living in the home while renovating it, do as much demolition as you can early on.

Frame Out the New Structures

If you’re putting up or moving walls, now’s the time to frame them in. Add support beams where needed, enlarge or add/remove windows and doorways, and do anything else related to the structure.

Add New Electrical, Plumbing, and Ductwork

If you’re adding anything new to your HVAC system, putting in new pipes, or adding new electrical wiring, all of this needs to be done before the insulation and drywall are put up.

Insulate the Walls, Then Hang Drywall

Next, have the installation installed in the attic and walls. After it’s in, you can have the drywall installed.

Install Windows and Carpentry

Any new windows you’re putting in are installed once the walls are done. You can also install new molding, baseboards, trim, and built-ins during this time.

Finish Off the Walls

Paint, hang wallpaper, and finish off all of your walls.

Put Down New Flooring

Finally, put in your flooring. This is often done last so your new carpet, tile, hardwood, laminate, and other surfaces aren’t damaged while installing other parts of the remodel.

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