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What delays project timelines ?
Even with the best intentions and services of qualified contractors and crews , timelines for home renovation projects can be prolonged due to various circumstances . Each project is unique and contractors cannot predict the circumstances they will encounter once work is started . Various factors can affect the overall timeline of a project .
• Weather can impact the ability to pour foundations , do housing framing , install Belgium block pavers , or tend to roofing projects .
• The temperature outdoors and inside can affect paint drying times or how long it takes asphalt to cure .
• Getting a permit for work isn ’ t always cut and dry . There may be delays at the permit office that can affect the remodeling process . Also , inspectors have to check that work is being done correctly , and contractors can be at the mercy of inspectors ’ schedules .
• Mold , water damage , insect infestation , and other issues may only become apparent once demolition begins . These issues often cannot be ignored and must be addressed before work on the actual remodel can continue .
• Changes in design after an initial plan has been
established can throw off the timeline , as it may require ordering new supplies or getting new architectural drawings .
• Supply chain issues became commonplace during the global pandemic , and building materials still may be affected . A project can be delayed by certain materials being backordered or no longer available .
• Some homeowners have to interview and hire new contractors if theirs fails to deliver on promises or is a no-show altogether .
• Homeowners whose loans or other funding fall through may have to delay further work until they are able to pay for the work at hand .
These are a few situations that can waylay a home renovation project . Individuals need to remain patient whenever they begin a remodeling
Construction says that a whole house remodeling project can take anywhere from 16 weeks to 24 weeks . More involved projects can take longer .
Remodeling a home often involves a considerable investment of time and money . Knowing how long a homeowner will be inconvenienced by the work can help the household plan accordingly .
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