Winter is considered off-season for most contractors, so it’s a great time to consider home renovation projects for pricing and scheduling. Whether your project is a major renovation or a minor update, the slower season can mean getting your job done more quickly.
Statistically, it doesn’t matter whether a project is indoor or outdoor—home remodeling is far more popular in the spring and summer than in late fall and winter. Even in this unprecedented year of staying home, demand for certain projects is slowing down as we head into winter. The top two renovations to consider now are bathrooms and decks.
Bathroom remodels are most requested in July through September, If you have been putting off your plans for an updated shower, new tile flooring, or that spa bath you have always dreamed of now is the time to contact your contractor and plan out the details. Materials may be cheaper, and you are likely to find your contractor’s schedule more open, flexible, and relaxed.
Building a deck may not seem like a winter project, but it’s the perfect time to plan the details and create a design. Decks involve detailed mapping that must be done ahead, as well as post setting that must be inspected before further construction continues. Contact your contractor now to work out these details. Ideally, you can get posts set and inspected with permits completed before the ground freezes, allowing for the rest of construction to be completed in early spring.
Other renovations to consider
Smaller renovation projects can be completed in record time during off-season. Consider the following now, when your contractor may be able to get in and out in a day or two.
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1. Laundry room upgrade: It can be as simple as refreshing walls with paint and adding cabinets for storage. If you don’t want to do it yourself, your contractor can quickly add shelving, countertops for folding, or an ironing station.
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2. Functional mudroom: That entry space can become a catch-all. Adding wainscotting, wall hooks, shoe shelves, and cubbies for bookbags or briefcases can make your mudroom attractive and functional.
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3. Kitchen storage: Avoid a total kitchen reno by adding shelving or cabinets along an underutilized wall or installing between-the-studs storage. Your contractor can help you find ways to create additional storage without impacting those features you love.
If you are considering home renovations, from decks to basements to siding or addition, contact Precision Siding & Construction today. Our experts are available now to help design your dream kitchen, bath, outdoor space and more.
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