What is the Best Time of Year to Remodel?

ELM Team in the middle of a remodeling project

Major home renovation projects are rarely spur-of-the-moment events. Of course, you may have an unfortunate event that leads to an unexpected renovation, but for most homeowners, a home renovation requires months and sometimes years of planning. 

Depending on the type of project you have in mind, there may be better times than others to schedule them. You’ll need to consider things like school and work schedules, vacations, and weather.

If you’re in the planning stage of your remodel project, here are what we believe are the best projects to start in each season.

Winter

After the holidays are over and things start to settle down, getting started on a home renovation project may be the last thing you want to take on. But, the beginning of the year is a great time to begin large kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects.

Kitchen and bathroom renovations can be extensive and take a few months to complete. Getting started early in the year is a good idea for a few reasons: contractors typically aren’t as busy this time of year, so work can be completed more quickly than if you wait until the busier spring or summer seasons.

You may also be able to get materials and appliances for a lower price during this time of year, which is a nice bonus! But keep in mind that you’ll need to make sure you give yourself at least four to six months to properly plan your project. That means starting the project development process in late summer or early fall.

Spring

Weather may be unpredictable at the beginning of spring, but as a rule, late March and early April are great times for outdoor projects like building a deck or outdoor kitchen. Not only are the temperatures usually ideal for these types of projects, but getting started in early spring means you’ll be able to enjoy your outdoor space all summer long! But know that you will not be unique in wanting to start a project in the Spring. Whether it’s the milder weather or the longer days, late March and early April are when we really start to see significant increases in people reaching out about their projects. So the sooner you can get the ball rolling, the better.

It’s also a good time to do outdoor maintenance, like getting your gutters cleaned, to avoid any big problems like damage to your home’s foundation.

Summer

Summer tends to be the busiest time of year for home remodeling projects, so if you want work to start in June or July, you better get on the schedule sooner than later. Coordinating your summer vacation with your home renovation is a great idea so you won’t have to live in a construction zone.

Fall

If you’re planning a major remodel, consider waiting until the fall. Fall can be a slower time of year for contractors, which makes it an ideal time to get work done. You also shouldn’t have to worry about winter storms or bad weather holding up construction or materials delivery.

Fall is an especially great time of year to install new flooring since humidity levels are lower, making it ideal for flooring installation.

Getting started in early fall, and assuming no major delays come up, means that you may be able to unveil a new space just in time for holiday parties. 

No matter when you want to start your home renovation, we are here to help. Give us a call so we can discuss your project and start putting a solid plan in place. Let’s get you on the schedule!