Remodeling During Shelter-In-Place Order

There are so many things we take for granted on a daily basis. We’re assuming you, like everyone else, is realizing just how many things are affected by the coronavirus pandemic! But if there’s one benefit to all of this, it’s that it is giving homeowners a chance to slow down and give attention to the projects they’ve been meaning to get around to. One of those being - remodeling!

Remodeling During Shelter in Place Order

If you are trying to start or finish a remodeling project but are finding yourself in a conundrum given the current world circumstances, don’t worry - you can still get it done in a safe manner! There’s a lot of factors that go into remodeling, so we’ll try to highlight a few peripheral ideas for you to consider as you go about your home remodeling projects at this time:

Safety of Your Family

If you planned to hire a remodeling company for your home remodel, you probably have a lot of questions regarding the safety of your family at this time. Is it ok to outsource construction at this time? Will your family be safe?

Luckily, many shelter-in-place orders do consider construction and remodeling services to be “essential services”, meaning you’re able to hire a remodeling company at this time! But how is it safe? Find a remodeling company that will work with you and make you feel comfortable 100% of the time. This means audio or video calling whenever necessary, only being in the house when you are ok with it and communicating to you from different stories of the house for sake of social distancing!

Compliance with CDC Guidelines

One of the most important things here is CDC compliance – which is directly related to the safety of you and your family during the remodeling process. If you are working with a remodeling company, make sure that they are following all necessary CDC guidelines. That includes not only the owner and office staff, but all respective contractors as well.

Ask them their practices and what they have been doing as of recent to maintain social distancing and sanitization during these times. This can be a great way to quickly assess who is actually taking the pandemic seriously before moving forward with any one vendor.

Shopping for Materials

This matters regardless of whether you’re hiring a project out to contractors or doing it yourself. At some point, you’ll need to purchase materials, and that’s not always the easiest during shelter-in-place orders. Obviously, if hardware stores are open, feel free to get the supplies you need safely and speedily. But if stores are closed, or you’re simply trying to limit your travel, look into reputable online sellers or online-order gateways for local stores. It’s a great way to get materials without worrying about being exposed during your trips!

If you have any questions or need a Dallas Home Remodel, be sure to reach out to Luxury Homes Designed and Built by Tony McClung. We would love to talk to you about your needs!