Flow of renovation
Remodeling is not something that many people experience many times in their lifetime. Therefore, I think that for many people, remodeling is all new to them. Therefore, in order to make it easier for those who are renovating for the first time, I would like to introduce the flow from the renovation contract to the start of construction and the completion of construction.
First of all, the renovation begins by thinking about a renovation plan, picking up a contractor that suits the plan, and getting an estimate. Once you have decided on a contractor to actually request renovation after preliminary inspections and meetings at the estimation stage, ask them to give you a final estimate. Based on this final quote, we formally conclude the contract. When remodeling, it is important to always sign a contract to avoid trouble. Even if you have a small amount of renovation, please do not start construction with only a verbal promise. Even if you have any trouble after the renovation, you can confirm the contents of the contract in writing if you have signed a contract.
Once the contract is completed, it is finally time to start construction, but before that, it is necessary to prepare for life during the renovation. If it is a part of the house, you can proceed with the renovation while living a life that is not much different from usual, but depending on the scale of the renovation, it may be difficult to renovate while living in the house, so you may need to prepare a temporary residence. Consult with the contractor about the period of renovation and life during the renovation and prepare well.
Once the actual construction begins, it is basically left to the contractor, so there is no need to be present at the site. I understand that you are concerned about whether the work is proceeding according to the process, but it is better to avoid being present at the site all the time, as it may interfere with the work. The process is confirmed at key points, and in the unlikely event that there is a change in the construction content due to the client’s convenience or a change in the convenience of the work, it is common to obtain a new estimate and exchange a consent form for the change before carrying out the construction.
In the past, it was customary to serve tea during breaks for craftsmen working on construction, but in recent years, the number of contractors who do not need to do so has increased. In order to maintain a good relationship with the vendor, which is often a long-term relationship, I think it is okay to provide tea from time to time, but if you feel that this kind of thing is troublesome, it is a good idea to check whether it is necessary to do so before signing a contract.
Once the construction is completed, it will finally be handed over. We will check whether it is finished as requested and check whether the form is completed according to the final quotation. If there are no problems, the renovation work will be completed with a confirmation letter, but the renovation may require aftercare even after the construction is completed. There are some problems that I did not understand at the time of delivery, but I can understand them when I start living my life. You may have confirmed the after-sales service after the completion of the construction before signing the contract, but be sure to check it before exchanging a confirmation letter for the completion of the construction.
This completes the renovation, but problems may be discovered after some time has passed since the completion of the renovation of the house, so please manage the documents such as the renovation contract and confirmation of the completion of the construction so as not to lose them.