A renovation is something every homeowner considers because it’s a surefire way to increase property value and make your home more suitable to your needs. However, it can be overwhelming to plan. If you’ve been holding off on renovations because you’d like to know more about the process first, Blue Hawaii Drafting Services, Inc in the greater Honolulu area, is here to help. They want you to know that although setbacks are possible, the renovation process is usually simple and ultimately worthwhile.

The Steps of Home Renovation

1. Preliminary Planning

Before approaching any contractors, you should work out your basic wishes and intentions. Which areas of your home do you want improved? Are you looking to increase the overall size of a particular room or do you want to upgrade building materials of the entire house? You don’t need specifics on every aspect, but having a summary of what you’re looking for helps to figure out your budget.

2. Design

After hiring a Designer such as Blue Hawaii Drafting Services, you can start designing. For many, this can be the most exciting part of the process, second only to the final reveal. You’ll be giving feedback as the architectural designer drafts plans and budgets estimates until you find one you love.

Blue Hawaii Drafting offers 3D visualization drawings (Renders) to aid in this phase of the process, which allows greater understanding and overall comprehension of the design and final outcome.

3. Permits

Once you’ve signed off on your design plan, there’s just one more step before the actual construction process: you’ll need to secure the appropriate paperwork. A variety of construction permits are necessary to ensure the renovations will meet the regulations of your, City, and County of Honolulu Department of Permitting and Planning.

Experienced Draftsman, such as the ones You will find at Blue Hawaii Drafting Services,  are especially familiar with regulations, and  Building Code requirements, and will know what  needs to be addressed in their Blue Prints, or also known as Construction Documents, and any other paperwork which needs to be filed.

4. Hiring a Contractor

Once you have your Final Construction Documents (Blue Prints), you can start researching prospective contractors. Ask everyone you know if they have any recommendations, and browse the Internet for reviews as well.  Blue Hawaii Drafting also can make several good recommendations for Contractors they have had good experiences with.

Take your time and choose someone with whom you can clearly and easily communicate. After all, you’ll be relying on them to bring your dream home to life.

5. Construction

With permits secured, the physical work can finally begin. The exact process depends on the scope of the renovations, but generally goes like this: demolition, structural work, painting, flooring installations, cabinetry, fixture and hardware installations, then decorative finishes.

If you’re looking to improve your Oahu home, work with Blue Hawaii Drafting Services, Inc. This architectural design company has been responsible for designing and constructing homes and businesses all around the island for more than 25 years. You can trust their ability to handle any renovations, whether it’s just upgrading the kitchen or completely remodeling the entire property. Call (808) 927-4123 today to talk to one of their design professionals. To learn more about all their services and see previous projects, visit their website.