We all love Fall & Winter holidays with family and friends, but soon after comes the dreary energy of the winter months. The combination of shortened daylight and freezing temperatures often hinder our energy. The winter can be long for some but if you are a homeowner in Ottawa, the winter can be the perfect time to renovate or restore your home.
What are the benefits of renovating your home during the winter months in Ottawa ?
1. Contractors have more resources:
Contractors much like other professions are seasonal. In Ottawa spring and summer are when contractors are overwhelmed with new and existing projects. In tern, contractors slow down due to the seasonal demand for work. Renovation & restoration projects that begin the the Fall and Winter have a tendency to receive more diligence and care through all stages of the project. Therefore, if you have a very unique renovation or restoration project that you feel needs extra attention, it may be wise to undertake the construction phase throughout the Fall and Winter months to maximize the resources of your chosen contractor.
2. Project timeline completion:
Another reason to commence renovation & restoration work during the Fall & Winter Months is project timeline completion. Often the construction process incurred from medium to larger renovation or restoration projects will take months to complete. With this in mind, performing the renovation over the Fall & Winter will ensure completion prior to the Spring season. Completing your renovation or restoration project prior to the Spring season allows you (or anyone occupying the building) the ability to enjoy the newly renovated spaces during Spring and Summer months. Spring and Summer tend to be the time when people host the most gatherings; so why not ensure that your remodelled home is ready for enjoyment during the Spring and Summer months in Ottawa.
3. Subtrades and suppliers are looking for work:
As part of the Fall & Winter are the off-season for renovations & restorations, specialty trades and suppliers are often looking for work. Due to the scarcity of work, in addition to your contractor or construction manager’s relations, the sub trades and suppliers will often be more competitive on pricing and more willing to do more within the scope of work desired. If your contractor is good, he will have established relations with trades who will intern be more flexible on pricing during the slower months of the year. Conclusively, you can get better overall costing of your renovation or restoration project over the Fall & Winter months in Ottawa.
4. Winters are ideal for vacationing:
Due to the harsh weather over the Fall & Winter months in Ottawa, many decide to take time to travel to warmer destinations. If you are planning on doing a renovation or restoration project, what better time to commence the brunt of the project then during your time away from your home or property in Ottawa. Lining up your vacation time with the main phases of your renovation can reduce stress, allow for the contractor to due his work efficiently, reduce liability, minimize disturbance to your everyday tasks and save you money. Often renovation & restoration projects have to be planned to tailor to the clients living circumstance. If you allow a week or two for the contractor to have full access to the home, productivity and the project timeline will improve significantly.
Of course there are benefits and drawbacks to undertaking a renovation in the winter months. This post highlights some of the often overlooked benefits of renovating, restoring or remodelling your property in Ottawa during the Fall or Winter Months. If your are looking to plan your next major renovation or restoration project in or around the Ottawa area, consider Orange Renovations & Restorations.
