7 Steps To A Smooth Home Renovation

Every home has a life-cycle and requires renovation in a span of every four to five years. Renovation, though a cumbersome process for the family living in, can add more years to the life of your residential property. Moreover, with some interesting ideas, you can also upgrade your home with latest facilities.

For the ones living in residential societies, permission from the society association is a must before you begin the renovation work. You have to make a formal application to the secretary of your society seeking permission for renovating your home. The application should have a list of all the particulars of the renovation. Once the written consent is given with a no objection certificate (NOC), the renovation can begin.

While the other home owners, who live in builder floors or row houses, the renovation should be in the limits set by government authorities.

Here are 7 flat renovation tips that will make the process hassle-free:

• Budget: It is important to set a budget for the money you want to spend on the the renovation before you get started. To be on the safe side, add a healthy margin of 10-12 per cent for any emerging and unexpected contingency.

• Wish list: Make a wish list of everything that you want or need to change in your home. Know your priority requirements, since renovation incurs a lot of expenses, and is done once in a few years.

• Time it right: Time your renovations when the weather conditions are apt. For instance, avoid getting the roof repaired or a new paint job done during the monsoons, as the rains will wreak havoc on your plans.

• Man hunt: Hire the right designer, contractor and labour to do the job for you. This might involve a little research on your part from talking to friends and families to actually looking over the work of some.

• Plan alternatives: If you are planning to continue living in the home while the renovations are taking place, you need to plan it such that there is least disturbance to your daily life and routine. For instance, before getting started on the kitchen, make sure that you have an alternate cooking arrangement within your home.

• Create space: Create space to move your furniture, fittings and other things from the room or area being renovated. This will keep your home clutter-free.

• Ready the supplies: There will be a lot of plumbing, electrical and construction material moving in and out of your flat. This might cause inconvenience to your neighbours in the society. Make sure that the process is as smooth as possible to avoid stepping on any toes.

With this elementary home renovation checklist and planning it right, you should be well on your way to making your home renovation, a smooth activity.