The Smart Remodeling & Renovation Choice New York Renovation & Remodeling Process Professional Services Inc. 133-13 Peconic Street, Ozone Park, N.Y. 11417 718 641-1627
• The Remodeling & Renovations Process
The first step to remodeling or renovating your home or Apartment in New York is to understand the process involved.
Below is a simple outline of the process which Professional Services follows with all of our clients.
Remodeling Process
For first timers the remodeling process is new and could be a little confusing. Below are the steps you can expect to take in a typical remodeling project. We have outlined the process from the contractor - architect selection process - through the design phase - and on to completion. Professional Services Inc., Home & Apartment Remodeling & Renovation Experts insists on spending time with their clients educating them on "what to expect" on any given remodeling or renovation project.
The Steps
Initial Meeting Contractor, Architect Selection
Take Measurements, Investigate all Job Site Conditions
Create Design - Draw up Scope of Work - Client Proposal
Pre-contract, Re- Check of Measurements, Client Contractor Discussion
Prepare Contract - Client Signing of Contract - Deposit
Verify & Order Starting Materials
Pre-construction Meeting Owner & Contractor
Material Delivery to Job Site
Start of Project, Payments in Stages
Pre-completion Checklist Owner - Contractor Walk Through
Final Completion - Final Payment
Detailed Process Outline
Initial Meeting & Discussion
Licensed & Insured Contractor and owner meet at the proposed job site. This is basically an introduction between client & contractor. The meeting will cover the scope of work which you are looking to complete in your home or apartment. This includes all types of work and trades which need to be involved in your particular renovation project. This also includes information from the client to the contractor on their available budget set aside to complete the desired remodeling project. If in range, we will set an appointment to come back for field measurements.
Job Site Measurements & Specifications
Talk about what the client wants and needs, type of materials and budget.
Take certain field measurements and dimensions.
Inform client as to when they will receive our proposal for their project.
Contractor requests that owner shop for certain materials they may want to include or purchase on their own to be used in their renovation project. This could be a Kitchen Renovation, Bathroom Renovation, or Whole House Remodel. Allot for these items in your budget.
Design - Proposal - Budget
Examine new design and layout, including perspectives and floor plan.
Review proposal / renovation project amount for all work..
Upon acceptance of proposal, a small deposit will be obtained and will be credited towards the total cost of the contract.
Pre-contract Measurement (upon receipt of initial signed proposal)
Contractor to field check entire scope of work and notify all involved that the work is about to start. Make sure all personnel is in place and ready to go.
Contractor to verify necessary specifications and measurements.
Contractor and client to discuss entire project in general.
Contract
Contract and complete specifications to be written out including all materials to be used, all selections made, manufacturers, style and type.
Final contract issued with total amount and specific progress payment schedules.Signature and necessary deposit to be given in order to begin the work.
Order/Verify
Place all orders for all starting materials and any necessary special orders which may have a long lead time, and verify all material selections, styles, manufacturers etc. in contract.
Pre-construction Meeting - Approximately 3 Days prior to start of job
Discuss any special needs or concerns.
Discuss project in detail.
Discuss Time Frames and Expectations
Materials
Have all materials delivered to job-site or held in warehouse before job starts.
Start of Work, Payments in Stages
Construction progress payments as per outlined in written contract.
Pre-completion Checklist Filled Out and Signed
Final punch-list to be discussed by Homeowner and Contractor during walk through of the project. Complete any remaining items to clients satisfaction.
Completion
Final construction payment upon completion of project.
Note: There could be a few additional steps involved if you own a private home, brownstone, townhouse, etc. in New York and are doing major work, or any work which requires filing. Prior to beginning any work which is deemed necessary to be filed for, you will need architectural plans drawn and stamped by a registered architect. These plans will be filed with the New York City Department of Buildings. The architect should expedite the entire process for you including obtaining all work permits required. Architectural fees will range for these services depending on several factors.
If you own a New York City Co-Op or Condo you will have to fill out an alteration agreement for your buildings management company. Each building varies, however in general you have to fill out the alteration agreement, leave money in escrow until the work is completed, and pay a review fee amount for your building's management companies architect to review your scope of work which is submitted along with your alteration agreement. Many buildings in Manhattan also require you to file your apartment renovation project with the New York City Department of Buildings as well. This depends on your particular building and the exact scope of work which you are planning on completing. You can call our office for more information on this topic if you need some advice.
