Obey social distancing practices while making progress on your home improvement project by focusing on its design and planning stages. Access to a contractor via an online meeting room will allow you not only to get your project designed but also quoted and scheduled. When you need to connect and collaborate with a general contractor virtually, here’s what you should know.

A Brief Guide to Online Remodeling Consultations

What to Do Beforehand

Before you speak with a home improvement contractor, know your desired outcomes. You should be able to articulate exactly what bothers you most about your current setup and what features you want to be improved.

Although lack of storage space is a common complaint about kitchens, you must know if you’re seeking a complete makeover or pursuing a smaller-scale project, like adding an island or a breakfast bar. A qualified contractor will guide the discussion and help you specify your goals.

How It Works

Online consultations are similar to in-home meetings—only they take place via video chat. After you contact a contractor about your project, they’ll email you an invitation to join an online meeting. Expect it to last an hour or two.

To make the conversation productive, compile some pre-consultation measurements and snap a few pictures of your home’s interior. Share them, along with photos from books and magazines of kitchens you like, so the contractor has a point of reference.

What to Expect Afterwards

After the contractor has extracted all pertinent details from you— like if you’re keeping any appliances or if any structural or mechanical alterations are needed— they’ll schedule a follow-up meeting. At this meeting, they’ll present design options in a screen-sharable presentation, an estimated price, and a proposed schedule.

If you decide to move forward with their plan, you can make product selections virtually for cabinetry, flooring, appliances, plumbing and electrical fixtures, and countertops. You can also digitally sign contracts or other types of agreements.

If you’re planning on starting a home improvement project, contact award-winning Southern Design & Remodeling in Marietta, GA. They specialize in residential upgrades that add comfort, value, and convenience to homes in Atlanta and surrounding communities. Whether you’re renovating a master bathroom or expanding a kitchen, you can rely on their expertise. Visit them online to learn more about their approach to remodeling, or call (770) 321-8669 to schedule an online consultation and obtain a quote for your next home improvement project.