What to Expect During a Remodel

Jun 15
4 min read

Updated: Jul 16

At Elite Home Solutions, we have many years of experience remodeling homes across Arkansas. We are skilled in minor or major remodels - in Northwest Arkansas we can help with any type of remodel and in Northeast Arkansas, we can help with minor remodels. We walk through how a remodel works with customers but thought it would also be a good blog topic. Here is more on what to expect during a remodel.

Remodel, Project Timeline, and General Expectations

If you need a design update or more modern fixtures or maybe a specific feature like built-in shelving, a remodel can meet your goals. We have experience in kitchen, bathroom, living room, office, bedroom, family room, basement, garage, closet, and other room remodels. To start the remodel, please schedule an in-person estimate. An experienced construction or carpenter project leader will walk through your home and discuss your thoughts on the remodel including goals, budget, design, and preferences. We will take measurements and other information and send a quote for the remodel. Once the quote is accepted and the deposit is paid, we will schedule your remodel and let you know the specific timeline. Some customers know what they want the look of the remodel to look like (aesthetics) and others don’t. We can help either way – we work with a designer who can help us create the room of your dreams!

Keep in mind that remodels can take four to eight weeks – depending on the complexity of the project and what variables need to be included. For example, if we need tile or concrete, additional plumbing or electrical or other stuff that must be included to get the project completed. Some products like concrete, tile, and others have drying times and processes that must be followed such as concrete must set before the next step. Because of that – we may be in your home everyday and then not there for a few days or more during your remodel. It is all part of the process and to do things right – we must work with the materials and processes to ensure product integrity. We understand it can be confusing to customers – so wanted to mention that.

Remodel and What to Expect During Construction

Dust –

During a remodel, there will be dust. We suggest covering anything that needs to be protected from dust such as leather furniture, wood furniture, shelves, books, décor, and other items. If demolition, drywall, sanding, painting, carpentry, or other dust producing activities are needed for your remodel, there will be even more dust. Please make sure to use plastic to protect items from dust during your project. Once construction is over, we will clean up the construction area, but your home may need to be cleaned to make sure there isn’t dust that traveled to other rooms because of ventilation and air flow.

Flooring Protection –

We will use protective flooring for carpets or cardboard (ram board) and plastic materials to protect wood and tile floors while our team members are walking through your home to complete your project.

Noise –

While our team is working on your remodel, there will be noise. If high powered equipment or machinery is needed for your project, there will be a lot more noise. We ill work on your project during the hours of 8 am to 6 pm depending on the project and what we have that week for your remodel. There will be additional noise while our construction, carpenters, technicians, and other team members work on your project.

Timeline, Temperature, and Weather –

Most remodels are completed in 4 to 8 weeks, but if there are multiple rooms, major construction (covering and moving doors, replacing walls, major changes to the structure, code updates (upgrades to plumbing or electrical to meet current building codes) and/or high end fixtures or upgrades (appliances, granite, etc.), remodels can take longer. We will walk through timelines before we start your project, but in general that is about how long a remodel takes. As for temperature, some materials can’t cure or set in colder temps, so depending on what your remodel is – we may recommend starting on it during Spring, Summer, or Fall, compared to trying to complete the project during colder temperatures in Arkansas during Winter. We want materials to set and work as they should – so installing those at the right time is very important for the structural integrity of the product. If we are working on an exterior remodel such as upgrading a patio, replacing brick or rock, or other exterior remodel, we are not able to use equipment and certain products when it is wet or humid, so depending on the remodel – a lot of rain can also make the ground too wet for our equipment and reduces our ability to make structural adjustments. We need the right type of moisture in the soil to complete major construction projects, so please keep in mind that persistent rain can lengthen project timelines.

The Unexpected –

With major remodels, there will be things that were not expected such as rotted sub-flooring that we find we start working on your project. We will keep you posted if we find any unexpected items that need replacement or repair in order for your remodel project to be completed properly. Those costs are not included in your original project costs and depending on the issue – can add more time and cost to your remodel project.