It is never too early to start getting your home ready for the holidays. Remodeling should be done now if you want to host Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year in your home. Certain projects can take anywhere from 6-10 weeks to complete, so it is important to remodel now if you plan to have guests in your home. If you have been wanting to upgrade spaces in your home, here are some reasons to schedule it now before the busy holiday season hits.
Pros Of Remodeling Before The Holidays
Besides limiting the number of hazards around your home, there are multiple benefits of having a completed remodel done. Here are reasons to schedule your remodel right now.
Fewer Delays In Your Project
As the holiday season approaches, more people are shopping, and rushing to get things done, and employees are taking time off work. All of these factors can cause delays in the remodeling process. Booking your custom cabinets, countertops, flooring, painting, and other service during September and October will limit the number of delays you will experience.
Easier Access To Materials
As the year wraps up, less materials will be available for residential projects. Some materials are often on backorder because of the amount of people who are wanting remodels before the holiday season. Depending on the wood or stone type you are wanting, you could be waiting weeks or months just for the material to come in. Each manufacturer will have different order timelines.
Home Set Up For Hosting
Creating your home with hosting in mind will set your home apart from others. A functional and appealing home is optimal for hosting, especially for a big holiday. Remodeling your home to provide better storage and optimal space for guests to move around is an important remodel for your home now.
Typical Home Remodeling Timelines
Scheduling your home remodel now will save you from having a construction zone in your home during the holiday season. Here are typical timelines for large home remodeling projects.
Kitchen Cabinets
If you are completely redoing your kitchen, it can take anywhere from 3 to 6 months. Large projects like moving plumbing, installing new cabinets, or new flooring can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks to complete.
Flooring
Harwood or tile flooring can take 1-2 weeks to complete. The prep and installation of flooring can change the timeline to be even longer depending on what is underneath your current flooring. Carpet installation is quicker than other flooring options, which can be done before the holidays.
Appliance Upgrades
Depending on the availability of your preferred brand of appliance, replacing them or remodeling around upgrades could take anywhere from 2-6 weeks. If appliances are on backorder, you may have to wait even longer, especially if you need to install cabinets around the new appliances.
Bathroom Remodel
Another popular remodel is bathrooms or powder rooms. The typical timeframe for bathroom remodeling is 3-8 weeks, depending on what you are replacing. Tile re-grouting or painting will take less time than moving plumbing or installing a new bathtub.
Factors That Can Affect Your Project Completion
Human error or lack of materials can affect project completion. The timeline can be affected by external factors that are out of your control, which is why it is even more important to schedule your remodel now. Here are some factors to consider when planning a remodel.
Measurements need to be taken with extreme caution in order to avoid delays in your project. When you are installing countertops, cabinets, flooring, or other storage options, taking multiple measurements will prevent you from misordering or not having enough materials.
If you wait to schedule your project, the installation timeline could fall over a major holiday. Since remodeling crews won’t work on these days, the completion of your project could get pushed into the new year. If your project is estimated to end on the same week as a holiday, it may not be completed within that week.
Cabinets And Countertops From OOTW
Placing an order for materials early will ensure your project is done before a major holiday. Especially if you are choosing rare materials or natural options that need to be shipped to the United States. Starting your remodel a few months before the holidays will ensure you are ready to host.
Out of the Woods would love to help you have a home that is made for hosting. Our team can help improve your storage and food preparation space, which are crucial for having family and friends in your home. Scheduling your remodel now will ensure that you are ready for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more! Reach out to learn more about project timelines, and see how we can help you.
