Home renovation is complex, difficult and real, even a fast-shot remodeling may take days to come in shape. Following is the process of whole-home renovation in North London:

1. Design and Planning

Design over a cocktail napkin, architectural plan completely blown, or just a firm set of thoughts about how the remodeling should move. It’s easier and less hectic to correct mistakes on the paper instead of correcting once it has appeared in a physical form. Make sure, you have the funding for the renovation.

• Simply note down yes/no list of things that you’re going to do yourself and things that are supposed to be done by the professionals.

• Find the contractors and subcontractors for the project part that is to be handled through professionals.

• Don’t forget to apply for permits.

2. Roof, Foundation, Water Issues, Windows, Siding

Foundation fixing; roof repair or replacement; stopping water infiltration; installing or repairing windows and siding. The big part of the project should be addressed first because the subsequent part is affected by them.

• The future renovation should be protected by taking certain measures that it won’t collapse, such as foundation, major structural faults, and roof, siding, windows will remain dry.

• Foundation should be secured.

• Repair or replace the roof.

• Make major foundation repair areas such as weakened joists, walls and carrying beams.

• Replace the damaged windows serious that may become a threat in future remodeling work.

• If you think siding will allow water infiltration, repair or replace the siding to avoid damages.

3. Demolition

Dispose or demolish the part of the house that will be replaced during the home renovation in North London.

• Take a large container of waste on rent.

• Demolish carefully only to the areas that will be remodeled – it shouldn’t damage the things that are excluded in the project.

• Demolishing surfaces coated with lead-based paint for caution.

4. Structural Carpentry

Drywall, new or moved walls, window, doors, and others is carpentry that’s support work.

• Moving walls.

• New walls constructing.

• Enlarging the window openings significantly.

• Add beam for support of greater weight upstairs.

• Removing an existing door or punching in new doors.

• New construction windows are added.

5. HVAC Ductwork, Plumbing, and Electrical

It’s a vital service that needs to be installed when the walls and ceiling are open.

• Open walls and ceiling, it’s the right time to install or repair ductwork for central heating and air conditioning.

• Call electrical and plumbing inspectors to see the system running perfectly.

6. Insulation

Insulation in walls and ceiling is laid.

• Fiberglass insulation is installed in the walls and attic.

• Insulation goes faster, make sure drywall is ready to go soon after this.

7. Drywall

Walls with drywall are closed up; hanging, mudding and sanding.

• A second electrical inspector inspection you will close up the walls.

• Drywallers hang sheets of drywall, apply compound, and let the compound dry. Once dried, sand it smooth. Sometimes it’s repeated unless the surface is seamless. 

8. Windows

Replacing windows or installing new-construction.

• Whether you install new windows or partially replace, it always plays into home renovation in North London.

9. Fine Carpentry

The repair or building baseboards, molding, trim around windows and doors.

• Carpentry gives your house a finishing touch.

10. Painting, Wallpaper, and other surface finishes

Painting interior walls, molding and trim, staining and sealing trim and hanging wallpaper.

• It’s the last numbered item in the home renovation.

• It’s debatable to paint before installing or sanding your flooring.

11. Flooring

The final floor covering can be laminated, solid hardwood, tile, and engineered wood.

• Installing the floor as late as possible in the renovation saves your floor from any damages.

12. Sliding, gutters

Its exterior work outside the house.

• With the house finish mostly, it’s safe to keep siding. The doors and windows get punched out if you’ve not done before.