The average time it takes to renovate a property is 4 to 8 months depending on the type of project and size of your home. There are exceptions to this guideline for very minor or very large projects, but most home renovations will fall somewhere within this time frame.
If you’re completely renovating or home remodeling, expect it to take at least six months long your project might take, and maybe more if you’re adding huge areas with architectural detail and interior design. It may just take a few weeks of renovation process for a kitchen, living areas, and bathroom with modest aesthetic improvements.
For every $80,000 of work that has to be done, a full-time function Object or project manager or the general contractor must devote 4–6 weeks renovation timeline. This does not include any of the preliminary work without any plumbing or electrical work included.
Is there any additional time that has to be taken into account?
There are three crucial phases to complete before striking your first blow, as well as one additional step afterward. So, all of my remodeling and builder courses cover a total of five key stages.
These important steps are given below, along with some estimates of how long each one may take
- The research stage might take anywhere from two weeks to two months or more.
- Planning Stage – 2 to 6 months (or longer).
- 3 to 6 months for the pre-construction stage.
- Building Stage — To determine the duration of your construction project, use the JCT technique.
- – 3 months for Project Completion Stage
1 to 3 months for architectural design
An architect’s participation is required for any home expansions or structural alterations to ensure that they are structurally sound, safe, and attractive. The time it takes from your initial design meeting to getting final drawings is determined on the scale of the project, as well as your architect’s experience and present workload.
The phase of bidding – 2-3 weeks
Large-scale renovations need a lengthy bidding procedure to guarantee that you obtain the greatest deal from all of the subcontractors who will be working on your house. For all key items, several hard bids must be obtained and properly evaluated in order to establish a comprehensive and accurate budget.
You may save time here if you get a builder on board early in the architectural design phase: the builder can start working on the vetting process while the drawings are being completed.
1 month for HOA approvals and city permits
After your plans have been approved, they must be presented to the appropriate authorities to ensure that all necessary permissions, approvals, and inspections are in place before construction can begin.
3 to 9 months for the construction phase
This is the time when you’ll see the biggest changes and development! Most renovation projects we work on take 3 to 9 months to complete, depending on the size of the property, the breadth and complexity of the project, and a few other criteria we’ll discuss later.
What Factors Can Affect My Renovation Project’s Schedule?
Let’s take a look at some of the most important elements to consider when planning a remodeling timeframe. Some of these are under our control, while others are beyond our power.
A restoration project needs a delicate mix of meticulous preparation and the ability to adapt when those plans must be altered. If your staff learns how to accomplish both, they’ll be able to keep delays to a minimum no matter what occurs along the road.
The Size of Your House and the Renovation’s Scope
This is a no-brainer, but it’s crucial. Is this a single-room refurbishment or a complete overhaul? Is there a need for structural changes? Are you thinking of adding an additional room to your house? Every well-thought-out change necessitates time and effort.
Weather
This is one of those God-forsaken events that may derail even the best-laid plans. Experience has taught us to account for the whims of fate, such as unexpected storms and cold spells, in our schedules. The majority of builders and their staff are accustomed to working in all types of weather when it comes to a remodeling projects.
However, we are sometimes at the whim of the weather and must make adaptations for things like:
Extreme Temperatures: We don’t have to worry about this one very often in Australia. However, certain towns and states must deal with large temperature fluctuations that can completely alter the timetable. When the temperature goes below freezing, the way paint dries or concrete hardens might be affected.
Temperatures that remain above 100 degrees for an extended period of time can cause their own set of issues. For the sake of safety (and quality), the crews may need to take a break in both situations.
Rain, Sleet, Snow, and Hail: Precipitation is a significant component of the weather in Australia. While it is feasible to work in the rain, excessive precipitation pouring from the sky for an extended period of time might cause a project to halt, particularly in the early phases of constructing a new addition.
Extreme muddy conditions might slow down bulldozers if site work or landscaping is required. Flooding or extremely wet weather might make the foundation pouring difficult or prevent the frame from being completed on schedule. However, after the foundation has dried in and most of the work has been relocated indoors, it is possible for it to rain all day and night without disrupting our timetable.
HOA Delays and Construction Permits
When your builder’s office staff is well-organized and efficient, you can be certain that everything is being done to expedite the process. However, there are occasionally delays on the other end, whether it’s due to a backlog at the permitting office or because a member of the Homeowners Association board is out of pocket for a lengthy amount of time.
