Spring is just around the corner, and it’s at this time of year that many of you will be planning your next restoration project! Whether it’s an old barn, a dilapidated old church, or a run-down house in need of a bit of DIY work, here are six tips to help your restoration project go smoothly.

1. Get in The Experts

Getting in the experts to help your project will ensure that things move smoother and that you’re complying with all of the regulations you need to be complying with. Getting an expert team like the guys at Arbourlandscapesolutions.co.uk in and asking them questions will be an invaluable aid in your project, and it could even save you money in the long run. In some cases, especially when it comes to damage to a home, the restoration work can be more than you are able to handle. In these cases it is best to get a team of restoration professionals to help assist you in assessing damages. 

2. Plan Ahead the Scenarios

Many people falter when they are part-way through their restoration project by coming up against scenarios they haven’t planned on. While you can’t plan for everything, it’s up to every good project manager to consider the most likely outcomes, and consider some of the less-likely outcomes and plan accordingly. Not planning ahead through different scenarios could cost you extra money to rectify mistakes you should have seen coming.

3. Over Estimate Your Budget

How many times on restoration shows on TV have you heard the phrase “we’re out of money” or “we’ve gone way over budget”? If you’re planning any size restoration, make sure you cost things out properly and then plan to have at least 25% extra in the budget as an emergency fund. If projects can run over, they will, and it’s more than likely you’ll need your emergency fund in the end.

4. Leave Time for Paperwork

Don’t you love bureaucrats? All of that pen-pushing and red tape, and let’s not forget needing to fill out every piece of paperwork? If there’s one thing you CAN rely on when it comes to a restoration project, it’s that the paperwork side of things is likely to take a LOT longer than you expected, and you can also be sure that no amount of ‘subtle’ hurrying things along will make a difference.

Make extra time for paperwork!

5. Don’t Have A Fixed End Date

“We want to be in by Christmas”. It’s a phrase every architect sees to hear when a wide-eyed young couple takes on a restoration project, usually around June or July time, in the hopes they will get to spend Christmas in their new home. Sadly, this is usually a pipe dream. It is best if you don’t have a fixed date in mind, this way you can work at your own pace and you’re not rushing things at the last minute.

6. Don’t Be Afraid to Lend A Hand

That’s what you’re paying people to do, right? Yes and no. You’re paying people to do their job, but that doesn’t mean they will be as enthusiastic as you might be. Jump in and lend a hand when need be and be a good host; it will help you in the long run!

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.