So, you've decided to remodel your home in Charlotte but haven't decided where you'll live during the remodel. It can feel daunting to figure out how to renovate a house while living there. Here, you'll find a guide with four expert tips for living at home during your remodel and ideas of what to do if you decide living at home isn't for you. Let's get started.
Home Remodeling Tips in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte is one of the best places to live, with its historic and new neighborhoods and sense of community pride. It’s no wonder so many homeowners here choose to invest in remodeling, and why we remodel here. Whether you’re updating your kitchen, adding space, or tackling a full renovation, staying in your home during the process can be challenging. Don’t worry: we’ve got you covered.
Tip #1 How to Prepare for a Remodel
Our biggest tip in preparing for a remodel is choosing the right team, packing up everything in the construction area, and moving it to a safe, clean space. Take valuable items off shelves and art or mirrors off the walls because vibrations from renovations can travel. The right team will focus on respecting your home and your space and staying on time as much as possible. You want all of this done, and the space prepped before construction begins. No matter how neatly we do our work, there's always dust somewhere.
Tip #2: Should You Stay in Your House During Renovation?
Deciding whether to stay home or temporarily relocate during a renovation largely depends on your comfort level. Early on in our process, we'll discuss with you whether or not you'll be staying in your home during the remodel and what that might look like. Staying at home allows you to save on rental costs, stay close to the project, and maintain some sense of normalcy. However, it does come with challenges like noise, dust, and occasional disruptions to daily life.
On the other hand, short-term housing provides a reprieve from the construction noise, but it can be costly, and predicting exact project timelines is tricky. If you opt for a rental, we recommend adding a buffer to your lease to account for potential delays. Unexpected hiccups in construction can often stretch beyond the original plan.
Tip #3: Safely Living in a House During a Renovation
Is it safe to live in a house during a renovation? This question pops up a lot, and for good reason. The right builder will find safe ways to mitigate any construction concerns, but treating the construction site like a work site is best practice. While you can live in your home during the renovation, we recommend that kids and pets not enter the construction area because of stray nails or other possible hazards.
At Hopedale Builders, one of our strengths is keeping our job sites clean and tidy the entire time. Not only do we want to respect your home, but it's important to work in a clean, neat space, even in construction. We'll encourage you to inspect your home's progress at the end of the day when our team isn't actively working. For security and to help keep any debris contained, we build temporary plywood walls spanning floor to ceiling to section off the construction zone.
Tip #4: How to Survive a Kitchen Remodel
Kitchen remodels are some of our most popular projects, but they come with unique challenges. Losing access to your kitchen can disrupt daily life, so we've committed an entire section to surviving a kitchen remodel. Surviving a kitchen remodel takes a bit of creativity and planning.
Start by setting up a temporary kitchen in a convenient spot, complete with essentials like a microwave, toaster oven, and a portable fridge. Make the most of your outdoor space by firing up the grill for meals. Stock up on easy-to-prepare foods to keep things simple. And don’t forget to treat yourself—explore Charlotte’s fantastic restaurant scene for a break from the chaos. If you want to lessen the impact of your disposable waste, you can invest in a portable dishwasher.
Things to Expect with Your Remodel
Now that you know tips for living at home during your remodel, here are a few more things you can expect when you work with Hopedale Builders. You can expect a team that works quickly, professionally, and skillfully. You can check out our work page to see what a finished remodel might look like.
We'll remodel your Charlotte kitchen, bathroom, or any other part of your home like it's our own. Our focus is on you, and our work caliber shows how clearly we value our clients. We've set up our custom home and remodeling services to work for you, giving you less to worry about.
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