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Whether you’re hiring a general contractor for small repairs or extensive renovations, you should know how to prepare your home before they arrive. When you take care of certain important tasks ahead of time, such as double-checking your estimate and covering your furniture, the process will go much more smoothly. Here are a few actions to take in advance. 

4 Ways to Prepare for Your General Contractor 

1. Review Your Budget & Estimate

Take another look at your budget and compare it against your general contractor’s estimate. The cost of materials and services ought to fit neatly within the spending parameters you’ve set. If you have any questions, ask your team for clarification before they arrive at your home. 

2. Understand the Timeline

general contractorRepairs, remodeling, and renovation projects can vary greatly in the amount of time they take to complete. Get a realistic sense of your project’s timeline from your general contractor and incorporate it into your schedule. Understand that inclement weather or additional requests may result in delays. 

3. Protect Your Belongings

Remove large, breakable, or valuable items from the areas of your home that will undergo repairs or renovations. Cover furniture pieces with tarps to protect them from sawdust, and put linens into tightly sealed plastic bags. Take down artwork, portraits, and other wall hangings, as these may fall amid the commotion of the work. 

4. Arrange for a Place to Stay

If your project is extensive, you may not be able to stay in your home during renovations or remodeling services. Arrange a place to stay with friends, family members, or neighbors, and make arrangements to board your pets if necessary. 

 

For a general contractor who will make your next project simple and convenient, look no further than Eagle Construction Co Inc. For over 40 years, this general contractor has provided new construction, renovations, remodeling, and home additions to residents of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and the surrounding areas. Call them at (715) 424-1147 today to speak with a welcoming staff member about getting started on your home improvement venture. Visit them online to request a quote and learn more about their commercial and residential workmanship. 

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