Home remodeling is both exciting and stressful. Most of the time, owners will live on the property during construction, which can take months, if not years. This is why it is important to have a plan before work begins. Generally, one will meet with an architect, then a general contractor.

Once the project has been defined, the architect will go to get the necessary permits. This process can take several months and dollars. This is why it is important to start planning 6-12 months from the desired remodel start date. Once the permits are in hand, work will begin. Over the next few months, work will have a rapid pace at times and slower pace while work is inspected by city officials.

There will no doubt be many changes either by owner's choice or necessity of current conditions, so do not expect to simply sit back and watch the work. As the project definitions change, so does the cost.

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