No matter the type of home repair or restoration project, there are a number of things you can do around your house to make the entire process easier for everyone involved. Before work begins, it’s important to consider a few major factors. These include whether or not you’ll need to temporarily relocate while the work is being completed, how to coordinate access to the home and making arrangements for family members and pets.
Doing Your Part
Before your general contractor and their crew arrive, you’ll want to make sure your home and belongings are protected and that your family and pets are safe. This is especially true if there will be any major demolition that requires walls coming down. If you’re not sure exactly what you should (or shouldn’t) do, contact your contractor for instructions. And, if you aren’t able to perform any of the precautionary measures—such as sealing off rooms with plastic—let your general contractor know. He or she can either perform these tasks or refer you to an individual or company that can.
In general, you shouldn’t try to help do any of the work during the course of the project (like on weekends when the contractor and crew aren’t there). This could hinder the progress and slow down the schedule. You should, however, be in charge of protecting your belongings. Move fragile items such as electronics, artwork, china, and breakable objects to a room or area that won’t be disturbed while the work is being completed.
Working With the Right General Contractor
If you have a home emergency or need restoration or repair help, it’s imperative that you work with a trustworthy, reliable, (and most importantly) licensed general contractor. Keep the lines of communication open with your contractor and keep in mind that while sometimes unforeseen obstacles may delay the proposed schedule, they will do their best to make sure the job goes according to plan and get you and your family back into a fully-functioning home as soon as possible. Before any of the work begins, make sure you and your contractor go over your expectations for the project, budget/costs and timeline to ensure everyone is on the same page. If you are in need of our services, then please do not hesitate to contact Lions Den Construction today at (416) 858-2845!
