Planning is key when you are considering a home renovation. In addition to carefully thinking through your budget, timeline and the professional contractors you hire to complete the job, it is also beneficial to consider what time of year you plan to renovate in. The summer can be an ideal time for many home renovations. Not only does summertime offer opportunities for a less stressful construction experience, it can also save you time and money as you work through the new additions or improvements to your home.

Why Renovate During The Summertime?

There are many reasons why summertime renovations are easier on your bottom line. Many contractors have the most flexibility in their schedules during the hottest summer months, and they are also willing and able to work longer days due to increased hours of sunlight. This might mean a project’s timeline can be reduced by days or even weeks, and that often leads to reduced costs for the homeowner. Additionally, the months between June and August are often a less popular time for homeowners to complete renovations because children are home from school and vacations are often planned during these months. That means construction materials suppliers and sub-contractors offer the deepest discounts during these months to attract potential clients. Finally, some renovations are simply easier to complete in the summer than in the harsh, snowy months of winter, and that means less manpower, time away from the job and effort on the part of your construction team.

When it comes to considering which renovations to complete during the summer, there are few that top the list.

Kitchen Renovations

A kitchen renovation always causes some inconvenience for homeowners. For at least a few days, possibly a few weeks or months, your family will be without a dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, a preparation space for your meals and possibly an eating area. This can mean many expensive nights out at a restaurant or scheduling meals at neighbors’ houses that can inconvenience them and put a damper on your friendships. If you complete your kitchen renovation in the summertime, another option does exist. Instead of eating out, you can use your outdoor kitchen area to prepare and enjoy your meals. A simple grill and a few paper plates and plastic utensils are all it takes. Eating outside in the winter really is not a lot of fun, but eating outside in the summer is an activity your whole family can enjoy, and this reduces cost and stress while your kitchen is being renovated.

Improving Outdoor Space

If your remodeling plans include installing a pool, landscaping, hardscaping or improving your patio area, the summer is the ideal time to renovate. Working outdoors is always easier when there is not snow on the ground and the ground is not frozen. Additionally, it is easier to find hardy, seasonal plants that are native to your area during the summer months, and this provides a significant cost savings while also making your yard more colorful and enjoyable.

Home Additions

If you are planning an extensive remodel that includes adding a second story to your home, raising your roof line or opening up areas of your home to the outdoors, completing construction in the summer offers many benefits. Anytime you are opening your home up to the outdoor elements, you have to consider seasonal hazards such as snow, rain, sleet and heavy winds. If you complete your major home renovation in the summer, you will deal with less of Mother Nature’s wrath. This results in a more comfortable home while you renovate. It also reduces costs associated with cleaning up the interior of your home if snow or rain causes moisture damage, and it can reduce the workload that your construction crew faces too.

Home renovations are a great investment year round, but there are many advantages to renovating in the warmest months of summer. Take the time to discuss your home renovation plans with the experts at Alair Homes, and ask for their opinions about saving money and reducing stress by renovating between June and August. The end result will be a home that you love and a happier family throughout the renovation process.

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