Pre-Renovation Checklist
What to Do Before Your Kitchen or Bathroom Renovation Begins
A comprehensive pre-renovation checklist for Westchester County homeowners — to prepare your home, family, and expectations before construction starts.
Finances & Contracts
- Verify financing is in place and approved
- Review and sign the contract — read every line
- Understand the payment schedule
- Confirm the scope of work matches your expectations exactly
- Set aside 10% contingency above the contract amount
Material Confirmations
- Confirm all selections are finalized and ordered
- Verify appliance delivery dates align with construction timeline
- Confirm cabinet order is placed and lead time noted
- Confirm countertop template date is scheduled
- Tile and flooring materials confirmed and ordered
Home Preparation
- Clear the kitchen of all food, small appliances, and personal items
- Remove wall art and decor from adjacent rooms that could be damaged by vibration
- Clear a path for material delivery and contractor access
- Protect adjacent flooring and walls with plastic sheeting
- Identify a temporary kitchen setup (microwave, mini-fridge, hot plate)
Family & Household
- Brief all household members on the construction schedule
- Identify which bathrooms remain operational during bathroom construction
- Plan for pet accommodation during high-noise work days
- Notify neighbors out of courtesy — contractors start early
- Set expectations for dust, noise, and access disruption
Project Management
- Save the project manager's direct contact in your phone
- Ask who you should contact with questions (not the crew directly)
- Understand how change orders work — always get them in writing before work proceeds
- Confirm the expected duration of active construction
- Set a recurring weekly check-in with your project manager
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