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Remodeling your office can be an extremely challenging affair, especially if you haven’t done it before. With so many tasks to accomplish and details to look after, it can soon become overwhelming and stressful.
The key to office renovation on a budget is to plan everything in advance to execute it in time.
Enlisted below are essential steps to follow for a beautiful yet economical office renovation.
Build A Detailed Plan
Effective planning is the key to successful execution. So, start by building a detailed plan that reflects what you want to achieve from an office renovation project.
The plan must have —
- Blueprints of the entire project.
- A carefully crafted distinction between the steps that can be DIY’d and those that will require you to hire commercial renovation services.
When To Start – 6-12 months before you want to start your project.
Budgeting
The next and most crucial step is to determine the budget and look at available financing options. Don’t overestimate your budget, or you will end up crossing the line. Instead, research carefully and set a budget and stick by it.
Your budget must include the labor costs, the cost for permits & building materials, and the cost of cosmetic touches.
When estimating the budget:
- Leave some wiggle room for last-minute additions or unexpected costs. Ideally, 10%.
- Request cost estimates from companies that specialize in commercial building maintenance and construction.
- Price out all the materials needed for the project.
When To Start- 3-6 months before starting your project.
Hire Contractors
Once you have identified the total cost associated with the project, you must hire a team of commercial contractors. Don’t choose professionals based on cost alone. When shortlisting the best construction company for your project, consider:
- Years of experience in the industry.
- Necessary qualifications and licenses needed for the job.
- Worker’s compensation insurance.
- Flexible payment structure.
- Online reviews and reputation.
- Previous projects.
Don’t hire multiple contractors for the project, or other, you will end up getting confused as to who is in charge. This could also delay project completion.
When To start- 2-3 months before the project’s start date.
Build A Timeline
Once you lay the plan, set the budget, and hire professionals for the job, it’s time to set a realistic timeline for the project. Make sure that the timeline includes some room for cleaning the office and arranging the furniture. Also, account for all the holidays that the professionals may possibly take.
When you specify the end-date, you can start working backward from the date to ensure the deadline is met.
Sit down with the team of professionals, and determine which areas must be covered first, and how much time it will take.
When To Start – As soon as you finalize the contractors.
Final Thoughts
Now that everything is taken care of, you may want to pack your office furniture, supplies, and equipment and move to another facility while your office space is being prepared for remodeling.