Construction is Just a Small Step in the Process
Remodeling timelines are often confusing. While remodeling itself might only take 8-20 weeks, few people realize how much goes into the design, bidding, and planning process before construction even starts. Today, we’ve compiled a simple step by step pre-construction, construction, and post-construction timeline to truly help you understand just what to expect throughout the remodeling process!
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Phone Consultation
We begin with an initial phone call to learn more about you and your project needs. This conversation allows us to share insights into our process and introduce you to COR Improvements.
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Face-to-Face Consultation
Our face-to-face consultation, typically scheduled within 1-2 weeks, focuses on understanding your goals. Whether you’re preparing for a growing family, planning for long-term comfort in your home, or simply looking to revitalize your space, we’re here to help bring your vision to life. This initial meeting helps us build a connection and provide a ballpark budget to kickstart the planning process.
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Follow-Up Meeting
Approximately 1-2 weeks after the initial consultation, we’ll schedule a follow-up meeting at your home. During this visit, we’ll review the consultation details, outline the scope of work, present an estimate, and discuss the next steps, including the timeline for design, permits, and construction. We’ll also provide you with a Design & Plan Agreement.
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Setup in CoConstruct
With an accepted Design & Plan Agreement, we set up your project in our cloud-based system called CoConstruct. It’s your central location for plans, schedules, materials, bids photos, communications, and more throughout the life of your relationship with COR Improvements.
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Design & Plan
Our Design & Plan agreement kicks off the design process, allowing us to craft detailed initial drawings, layouts, and plans tailored to your upcoming renovation.
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Material Selections
After finalizing the overall layout and concept for your remodeling project, the fun begins—it’s time to shop! Working closely with our sales designer, you’ll choose fixtures and finishes from our trusted network of suppliers. Thanks to our strong partnerships, you’ll have access to their showrooms, where you can see your future COR Improvements space come to life.
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Setup, Prep, & Demo
Setting up dust containment, waste and debris management systems, and other preparation helps ensure the disruption to the rest of your home is minimized.
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Manage Unforeseens
Years of experience have taught us one thing…you haven’t seen it all until you’ve seen it all! Knowing that older homes often have surprises behind the walls, our team plans on 5-10% of your budget for unforeseens. Typically these come up during the demo phase once walls are opened up and the existing plumbing, ventilation, and electric are exposed. At COR Improvements, we plan for these costs as part of your budget, knowing that the best surprise in your remodeling process is having no money surprises! Best case scenario, the unforeseens are small and you can save on your overall project costs, choose upgrades, or buy furniture for your new space all without breaking the bank!
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Rough-in
Concrete, framing, plumbing, electrical, and insulation are part of the rough construction process and the timeline varies with project size. A small project may take only a week, while a whole home remodel could take 1-2 months.
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Rough-in Inspection
The most critical step in ensuring the workmanship behind the walls, we know the code, require quality, and embrace the inspection process…even if it can cause a small delay from time to time.
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Drywall & Paint
The project starts to take shape and rooms reveal themselves in the drywall and painting process.
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Flooring
Hard floor surfaces such as LVP, tile, and wood which can be both protected and easily cleaned are installed at this point, while carpeting is saved until the very end of your project.
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Punch List & Lien Waiver
Once your project reaches substantial completion, we handle any small punch list items that might remain. A backorder fixture or a final touch occurs from time to time, and we’re here after construction to ensure those loose ends are tied up along with lien waivers.
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1 Year Anniversary Walk-through
After 1 year of living in and enjoying your new space, we perform a walk through. Proactively fixing any issues and providing added education on how to protect and preserve your investment, we are committed to your happiness.
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Our Promise
At COR Improvements, we stand by our work. If something isn’t right within the first two years, we’ll come back and fix it.
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Manufacturer Warranty
Working with quality materials and suppliers has its perks as well. Many products we use in our projects feature extended and even lifetime warranties, giving you peace of mind for years to come. Here are some of the items we’ve used: American, Aristokraft, Armstrong, Cambria, Canyon Creek, CNC, Daltile, Delta, Designers Choice, Duralux, EVO, Frigidaire, Hampton Carrara Tile, Kohler, Moen, Mohawk LVP, NuCore, Signature Custom, Timerlake, Whirlpool, Wolf, Zline
