What Factors Usually Cause Renovation Delays?
Renovation delays, especially when it comes to a full home remodelling, are extremely common. While organization is essential to preventing delays, even meticulously planned renovations can be put off schedule. Some of the most common factors that contribute to renovation delays include structural issues, stock or delivery delays, permit issues, poor weather, or a change in the scope of the renovation.
The Main Factors That Contribute to Renovation Delays
- Structural Issues: During the demolition process, your renovation contractor may uncover hidden water damage or mold that they were unaware of previously. Since both of these things can result in structural damage to your home, time will be required to restore the structural integrity of your home.
- Material Shortages or Delivery Delays: Some materials are not readily available as soon as they are ordered. Sometimes there are also shortages that make it more time-consuming to receive materials. Local delivery companies can also suffer from slow delivery times randomly.
- Permit and Inspection Delays: Permit approvals are one of the longest parts of the renovation process. Local municipalities have thousands of permits at any given time to approve or adjust. It is very difficult to predict if/when your permits will be approved. Even then, the city could disapprove or make alterations to your plans, resulting in further delays.
- Scope Changes: Last-minute changes to the scope of your project can be time-consuming, as new materials and plans are needed.
Meticulous planning with reputable renovation contractors is the key to keeping your main floor renovations on schedule. However, some things are just out of anyone’s control sometimes. Contact Rose Building Group to get started!
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