How To Have A Great Relationship With Your Renovation Contractor
Hiring the right home renovation contractor is important to the success of the new home addition. Once you’ve done your research, accepted recommendations and decided on which Los Angeles renovation contractor to go with, you’ll want to take the right steps to set up your working relationship for success. To help the renovation process go smoother, you’ll want to ensure a beneficial and professional relationship with your Los Angeles remodeling contractor. After all, you don’t just sign the contract, place the deposit and then hopefully wait as your new kitchen renovation or bathroom remodel is finishes. Instead, you’ll want to have a good understanding of what to expect throughout the home renovation process and what your own responsibilities throughout the process are.
Here are a few tips on how to go about that professional relationship:
1. Communication Is Key
Communication is important in any relationship and having an open and established line of communication between you and your kitchen renovation contractor is essential. Any home remodeling project is a very personal and emotional experience. Here you are inviting a contractor and the crew into your home everyday until the project is done – sometimes when you aren’t home. You won’t be able to use the room that’s undergoing the renovation, and you’ll have to adjust your life around the remodeling project. Talking about what. you want, budget and progress as openly as possibly will help make the entire experience much better. Regular communication should include work progress to delays and any challenges or problems that might arise or be of concern to you.
2. Trust Your Contractor
You chose your Los Angeles renovation contractor for a reason so don’t go back on that trust once the remodel begins. Trust that they understand what you want and have the skills and knowledge to complete the job. Hounding them won’t help the process or your relationship with them. It’s natural to have questions about things in the beginning as you see the demolition process, but try not to question what your contractor is doing because they’re the professionals when it comes to home renovations.
3. Patience Is Key
Renovations can be a timely process, which will differ depending on what you’re remodeling, the design you want and more. Of course, you’re eager and impatient to get started on the renovation, but try not to really prod them to jump into the renovation before everything is set in place, including design, permits, etc. The LA home contractor will give you a timeframe upfront, but know that it could change depending on a number of variables. Patience is key during the entire process. If you’re not satisfied with the timeline or how the renovation is coming along, make sure to communicate such feelings to your contractor.
At LA Design Build, we pride ourselves on having an excellent relationship with all of our clients. We are 100% upfront about everything and transparent regarding materials, costs and the duration of the requested remodeling project. We want our clients to love the finished remodeling project and do everything we can to ensure that they feel seen and heard throughout the process.
Project Spotlight: Azzurra Penthouse
Modern and high-tech is how we’d describe our Azzurra Penthouse Los Angeles renovation project. The Marina del Ray condo had great bones for us to come in and create something modern and technology-driven – two requests from the owners. Located on the 20th floor of a Marina de Ray tower that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, this high-rise condo was meant to do a lot of entertaining. Because of this, the entire renovation project needed to be impressive and we made sure to deliver!
For the kitchen, the owners wanted to create a “European modern” look and so we added a custom-fabricated Vadara island, featuring a waterfall effect for the entire piece, induction cooktop and recirculating downdraft vent for a seamless and cooking experience. There’s a no-burn induction stove that makes cooking safer and easy since heat is only emitted when the smart stove senses any pots and pans on it. The Tower “T” Miele appliance design features a steam oven, coffee maker, convection oven and microwave is like a piece of art on the wall. It’s surrounded by hidden cabinets with push latch features to go with the minimalist look of the rest of the kitchen. There’s also a dual-temperature wine fridge that chills both white and reds at the same time.
The master bedroom and bathroom also feature more smart home improvement, such as privacy glass that darkens when someone is in the bathroom and goes back to being crystal clear when there’s no one around. This addition allows for smaller spaces to appear larger than they really are. The shower features an oversized Porcelanosa tile slab in a marble design for an extra luxurious look and feel. The LED rain shower has a thermostatic valve that replaces the need for any shower fixtures. The Infinity linear drain improves drainage while also adding to the seamless appearance of the master bath. Robern lighted medicine cabinets flow with the minimalist design of the entire condo and enhance the space with the best lighting in its class.
As reputable Los Angeles renovation contractors, we pride ourselves on providing clients with their dream spaces. This Azzurra Penthouse is just one of the Southern California renovation projects that we are most proud of!