News Section - 04.12.07 How Long Do Renovations Take? As you begin any major home renovation project, it is helpful to have an honest and realistic perception of how long your renovation will take. Home renovations are often frustrating and disruptive, but the end result of a beautiful new kitchen or bath, or other renovation will be well worth the costs, effort and stress. Renovations of all sorts can involve many unexpected delays, challenges and difficulties. The assistance of a quality renovation service, such as those offered at The New York Kitchen and Bath - NYKBcan not only make your renovations easier, help make sure your work is completed in a timely fashion, but also help to ensure that you will love the end result of your hard work. The average kitchen renovation will take eight to ten weeks from the initial demolition to a completed beautiful kitchen. The typical kitchen renovation will demolish the current kitchen; do any significant structural work, and then move on to the installing new flooring, cupboards, and appliances. Plan a well designed and beautiful kitchen with assistance from New York Kitchen and Bath’s professional designers. You should expect to lose all use of your kitchen for the duration of your renovation. Your renovation will likely go more smoothly if you can vacate your home entirely; however, failing that, do set up a secondary backup kitchen in another part of your home. A microwave and mini fridge in the bathroom or a refrigerator next to the work sink in the utility room may help you assemble a backup kitchen area. Some families choose to simply move out of their home into corporate housing or a furnished apartment for the duration of their kitchen or bath renovation. Leaving the home for the renovation is recommended by many experts, including New York Kitchen and Bath. Your new bathroom will come together beautifully with the efforts of the professional staff and services at New York Kitchen and Bath. NYKB has an expert staff, experienced in assisting with complete kitchen and bath makeovers. Your bathroom renovation likely includes flooring, fixtures, tile work, and cabinetry. A well designed bathroom will provide you with a relaxing retreat from day to day life, and no one can assist you better than NYKB. The average bathroom renovation takes 6 to 8 weeks. Again, it may be a smoother process if you can vacate your home. Renovations typically progress more smoothly if they are not rushed, so be prepared to allow adequate time for your renovation, as well as time for any unforeseen issues. The renovation process generates a significant amount of disorder and mess. You may find the process less stressful if you are not attempting to live in the middle of it. Renovations involve many unknowns. You may be able to reduce the length of time your renovation demands by having all materials on hand prior to beginning. Uncontrollable delays in shipping and other materials issues can extend your renovation, even with the assistance of experts like those at New York Kitchen and Bath. Rushing the process, ironically, causes delays – take time for planning and decision making. A poorly planned renovation will be more expensive, take longer, and likely will result in a less beautiful end result. New York Kitchen and Bath can help you with every aspect of planning your kitchen or bath renovation, from the initial design phase to providing the materials you need for a beautiful room. Good preparation with help from your contractor and designer can help your kitchen or bath renovation go smoothly, and avoid unnecessary delays. New York Kitchen and Bath offers an array of design and renovation services to assist you in creating your new kitchen or bathroom. NYKB’s renovation services will work to keep your project on time, on budget, and insure that it is the highest quality. From the first floor plan to the final execution of your project, from the installation of your appliances to wiring in your security system and surround sound, NYKB can guide your renovation through the entire process. So, begin planning your new renovation. Look carefully at your needs and wants, consult an expert like those at New York Kitchen and Bath, and move forward. Empty the space as much as possible, even vacating your home if you can. This will allow your renovation to move forward with limited interruptions. Make certain all of your materials are on hand before work begins to reduce the overall disruption to your life and keep your renovation on schedule as much as possible. Most significant renovations will take from six weeks to ten weeks to complete, and this short disturbance in your life and routines will be well worth the end result of a beautiful efficient and modern kitchen or relaxing bathroom retreat. From the right appliances and fixtures to custom cabinetry and automation, NYKB can help make your house or apartment the home of your dreams. |
