Construction and remodeling projects often take place in the summer. Many Indianapolis homeowners assume that those months are the best time for remodels and repairs. However, residential contractors and other professionals alike will tell you that the cooler months are the best time to undergo these projects.
With the holidays approaching fast, there’s no better time to repaint your home’s exterior. It can breathe new life into your home, and give it a fresh new look. Even older homes can appear brand new with a fresh new coat of paint. If you love decorating the exterior of your home during the holidays, a new exterior look can help boost the neighborhood’s spirits.
There are, however, a few preparations and considerations you have to think about before embarking on your renovation, remodel, or repair journey. Without further ado, here they are:
1. Choosing the right residential contractor
The right residential contractor should be licensed, bonded, and insured. They should be committed to customer service and address any concerns you might have about construction projects during the fall and cold months.
It is also wise to put your options through a vetting process. Highly-rated companies are more than happy to provide references of their past projects and maybe even provide a visual portfolio of their work.
2. Scheduling the process
The entire process—preparation, repainting, and drying—should be executed as promptly as possible. The right professionals should be able to provide you with a schedule of these activities once you finalize your design decisions; more importantly, this timeline should be followed as meticulously as possible. After all, if the point of the repaint is a better-looking house in time for the holidays, you can’t afford to be behind schedule.
3. Selecting the right colors
There are so many color options out there that it can get intimidating to narrow down your options. Luckily, residential contractors and other construction professionals are fairly well-versed in the field. Additionally, there are plenty of design ideas on the internet that you can play around with. Inspiration can be found anywhere and your residential contractors can help bring your vision into reality.
4. Getting approval from your Homeowners Association (HOA)
Your local HOA might have a thing or two to say about your repainting choices. There might also be standards in your local area that must be overseen by local authorities. Many subdivisions require homes to only be painted in a select choice of colors. It’s always best to review HOA guidelines before proceeding with any new home construction or updates.
As such, make sure to submit a proposal of your paint and design ideas to your local HOA and to familiarize yourself with local zoning regulations. In the case that your HOA doesn’t approve your design choices, it’s best to wait to start a remodel before needing to revert your home to its previous color scheme.
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So long as you keep these considerations in mind, you are more likely to go through the process of repainting and repairing your home more smoothly. You can minimize issues by preventing them in advance, especially if you make yourself aware of local regulations and requirements.Choose the right residential contractors for the job. We at Pro-Quality Control are experts in our field and are fully equipped to perform all kinds of construction work for your Indiana home!
