Whole-home remodeling
Control a whole-home remodel with drawings, phases, and decisions
Large renovations need a single coordinated record for design, structural work, utilities, selections, permits, schedule, site protection, and change control.
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Put these in the scope
- existing-condition survey and measured drawings
- design responsibility and engineering needs
- demolition, structural changes, and building-envelope work
- electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and finishes
- phasing, temporary services, storage, cleanup, and closeout
Ask before signing
- Which drawings and selections must be complete before pricing?
- Who coordinates design professionals, permits, and trade contractors?
- What spaces remain usable during each phase?
- How are schedule impacts and change-order costs documented?
Follow the work from decision to closeout
- Start with an existing-condition survey and one issued set of drawings, specifications, and selections.
- Divide the work into phases that identify occupied areas, temporary services, decision dates, and trade dependencies.
- Maintain one change log that records cost, schedule, drawings, approvals, and completed inspections.
Keep evidence that matches this project
- Issued drawing set and dated selection log
- Written phase plan, site-protection plan, and schedule updates
- Approved change orders tied to revised drawings or selections
- Final inspection records, manuals, warranties, and closeout list
Compare the same work.
Ask every bidder to price from the same drawings, product assumptions, access conditions, and responsibility list. A lower total is not directly comparable when demolition, preparation, trade work, permits, disposal, or finish repair is missing.
Related decisions
Use the estimate and jurisdiction checklists next.
Official references
- Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board: How to Hire a Builder: State consumer guidance on licensing, references, contracts, payments, and verification.
- City of Huntsville Inspection Department: Official contact and inspection information for work under City of Huntsville jurisdiction.
- U.S. EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program: Lead-safe renovation requirements and homeowner guidance for many pre-1978 properties.
Requirements depend on the property, scope, jurisdiction, and current rules. Verify them directly before work begins.