What do we need to do before the remodel starts?
Three things: gather the belongings that are staying into one room, make sure power and water service are active, and tell your HOA the dates if you have one. Remove fragile items like artwork and light fixtures yourself; on day one the crew covers everything else with protective sheeting.
Who handles permits and HOA approval?
We pull the building, electrical and plumbing permits and schedule the inspections. If you have an HOA, the owner submits the application and we prepare the paperwork: the work schedule, our license and insurance certificates and a work-hours commitment. Many HOAs restrict noisy work to weekday daytime hours, so we build the schedule around that from the start.
What are your working hours, and do you work weekends?
The site opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. On Saturdays we do only quiet work: installation, caulking and interior paint. We do not work Sundays. Loud work such as demolition and core drilling is usually kept to late morning and early afternoon, depending on local noise rules and HOA policy; the schedule accounts for this from the start.
How is debris removed, and will the building get dirty?
On demolition days, hallways, elevators and shared areas are covered with protective sheeting, and debris goes out in closed bags. When a dumpster is needed we rent one and place it where the city or HOA allows; a full gut of a 1,000 sq ft home typically fills a 20-yard dumpster or more. The site is not closed for the day until shared areas are swept.
Is cleaning at handover your job?
Construction cleanup is part of the job: debris, leftover materials, protective covers and label residue are removed and the floors are mopped. Move-in-ready detail cleaning, meaning windows, cabinet interiors and fine wipe-downs, is an optional separate line item shown on its own in the estimate, so there are no surprises later.
Is it better to remodel an empty home or before moving in?
An empty home means faster, cleaner work; a 6-week full remodel can stretch to 7-8 weeks in a furnished home. Moving furniture, protecting it and working around it costs about half an hour a day. If your move-in date is close, our advice is simple: remodel first, then move in.