You Have a Large Property
It may take as long as two years for a complete renovation for those who have a large property. You may see this as a long time, and it may feel even longer if you’re living in the house that’s being renovated. If you don’t own another property, this may be your case as it may constrain your finances to live in a hotel for two years.Coming in regular contact with the construction workers on your property may become an inconvenience. For example, if you have to move from one room to another to make room for them, you may begin to get irritated. Unfortunately, this may also lead to time passing even more slowly.
A reasonable solution to this will be to either rent a smaller apartment or live with a relative if you live alone. You can also hire multiple contractors to make the process even faster. Finally, you can incentivize your construction crew to work more quickly.
You’re Installing Customized Services
Customized services technically require more extended installation periods. This is because of the craftsmanship and expertise that goes into the process. So if you want personalized cupboards, bathtubs, basins, or other home facilities, you must be prepared to put in the waiting time.It gets even worse if these facilities have to be custom-built on your property, and factors such as importation and transportation can also cause a delay.
Unforeseen Contingencies
If you are tearing down the whole property for renovations, you may need a building permit. Of course, the waiting period is relative to your region, but it typically tends to take a month or so. An unforeseen contingency here may delay acquiring your demolition permit for one reason or the other.There could also be a delay in the delivery of your construction materials. If you’re importing some of the products you need, you may have to factor in an additional wait period because of weather conditions, lost packages, technological issues, and clearance issues.
You may also be dealing with lazy or unmotivated workers. Your construction company may also be interested in prolonging the project delivery time to make more money off you. These are reasons it's in your best interest to vet the company you choose for significant projects such as renovations. You can read about their reviews on Yelp or ask your friends and family if they’ve used their services before.