5 mistakes that cause renovation delays

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And how to avoid them

Fast renovation is every homeowner's dream, but sometimes we make mistakes that drag the process like a boring Mexican soap opera. What these mistakes are and how to avoid them was explained in the blog of «Architect's Diary» by Ruslan Kirnichansky.

Ruslan Kirnichansky is an expert in architecture and interior design

You decided to do a spontaneous renovation

«Jumping into battle and then...» – this is not about renovation. This approach will only bring disappointment. You need to prepare for renovation and define timelines, budget, and scope of work.

Solution: plan your budget in advance and make a list of tasks.

You haven't chosen a contractor

Choosing a contractor should be done seriously – the quality of the renovation and its duration depend on it. Keep in mind that low prices often signal upcoming problems.

Solution: talk to several construction teams to determine the realistic cost of the renovation. If the renovation intimidates you or you don't have time to oversee the work, arrange for author's supervision with a designer.

You don't have a project

Lack of a project is a guarantee of long renovation, extra costs, and constant corrections.

Solution: you can agree with a designer not for a full project, but for a package of necessary drawings – order a layout plan of furniture placement and plans of socket and light fixture locations. This way you won't have to explain everything to builders «with fingers».

You suddenly want to change something

There is a risk of going over budget and buying more expensive finishing during material selection – in the end, the renovation may stop due to lack of funding.

Solution: stick to the original plan or provide additional funding sources.

You listen to friendly advice

It's important not to fall for momentary moods in renovation. Sometimes friends appear who start advising to do things differently than specified in the project or use other materials.

Solution: friendly advice doesn't always help renovation – expert advice is what matters.

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