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Renovation tip #1: Make sure you have the necessary permits beforehand
Renovation tip #2: Reduce the extensiveness of your renovation
Renovation tip #4: note the season for a shorter renovation time
Renovation tip #5: prepare for the wors
Renovation tip #6: know your materialsFor other interesting or related articles:
What affects renovation time?
Imagine being in the middle of your renovation process – you’ve got a good idea of what you want to achieve, and you want to start engaging interior designers and contractors to begin the work. But then you realize the work can’t begin! Some people don’t know that if you’re living in an HDB flat, some specific Singapore renovations actually need a permit before they can be carried out. Whether you’re replacing your floors, hacking your walls, changing your windows, and so on, there are regulations on what you can do for safety reasons. So one of the most valuable tips we can give you to shorten your renovation time is to check here for HDB’s guidelines before you start the process. Then start applying for the necessary permits ahead of time, or tweak your renovation plans to make sure they comply with the regulations. After all, the last thing we want is for your interior design planning to go to waste.
This might seem obvious, but the more extensive the renovation, the longer your renovation will take. And while you should never ever compromise your safety, it never hurts to remember that you have options when it comes to renovation and interior design. So if your renovation is on a really tight schedule, you might have to start prioritizing what you absolutely need out of this renovation, and what you can pass over. By cutting unnecessary renovation work out of your schedule, you’ll inevitably shorten your renovation time.
Renovation tip #3: Research the interior design firm you engage
Renovation tip #4: note the season for a shorter renovation time
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An often-overlooked factor, the time of year you plan your renovation, can actually have a huge impact on your renovation time and renovation process! When planning your renovation, you’re definitely going to want to avoid the major public holidays for your renovation. At times like these, more firms typically close, which means there’s a higher chance of your renovation hitting a roadblock that simply can’t be resolved until the festivities pass. You might also want to avoid the periods leading up to these holidays – before these major visitation periods, many begin to fix up their homes in anticipation of guests. That could mean more demand for renovation services, which can lead to a shortage and a slower renovation process for you.
Renovation tip #5: prepare for the worst
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Renovation tip #6: know your materials
Finally, one major way to have better control over your renovation process and renovation time is to familiarize yourself with the lead time needed for each material in your renovation. Discuss the materials needed for your renovation with your interior designer or contractor, and weigh your options. Check which materials have shorter lead times – perhaps your contractor has a ready supply of some materials, while others need to be specially ordered. This is also a great way for you to temper your expectations since you’ll be taking the lead times into account when you make your renovation decisions.
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