How to Prepare for a Kitchen Renovation?

Remodeling and improving your home are some of the most exciting aspects of homeownership and, of these, kitchen renovation seems to be the top priority for many homeowners.

While these projects can be fun challenges to try and tackle on your own, hiring an expert kitchen remodeling contractor is another great way to go.

Whether you choose to approach your kitchen remodel solo or are looking for a kitchen remodeling contractor, Emkor Construction is here for you.

Quick tips to help you prepare for your upcoming kitchen renovation.

Thoughtfully Pack-Up your Kitchen

If your kitchen will be completely shutdown during the remodel, create a temporary kitchen elsewhere in your home. Move your refrigerator to the garage or another usable location. If you don’t have one, buy a hot plate or microwave to continue to eat hot meals during construction. This could also be a great time to perfect your grilling skills. Some homeowners have even taken on the strategy of preparing many meals in bulk while their kitchen is still usable and feasting on those throughout the renovation process.

Every kitchen remodeling project is different, and you should be prepared to stay out of your kitchen for a few days to potentially a few weeks.

Purchase Disposable Dinnerware

While not the most sustainable practice, disposable dinnerware does serve its purpose occasionally. Stacking up on paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils will save you a major headache in trying to do dishes without a fully functioning kitchen.

Protect your Floors and Walkways

Whether tackling this project on your own or hiring a kitchen remodeling contractor, you will want to protect the floors and walkways of your home from any accidental damage. Buy and line your floors with specialized plastic sheets to avoid scratching them when moving appliances or diving into the renovation process itself.

The last thing you want to do is create another big and expensive repair on the heels of your kitchen project.

Do you need a permit for kitchen renovation in Vancouver?

Most large construction projects in Vancouver do require you to have a permit, but smaller projects are typically good to do on your own.

When it comes to kitchen remodeling, replacing cabinets and floors is totally fine to do sans permit. Painting and replacing hot water tanks or appliances also fall into this “small project” category.

Large scale projects pertaining to a kitchen remodel such as adding an extra room to your existing home, moving interior walls, changing existing plumbing/gas/electrical lines, or making structural or drywall repairs will generally require a permit.

Contact the Vancouver Development and Building Services Centre to find out for sure if you will need a permit for your project.

Get an expert help!

If you are ready to get the ball rolling, call Emkor Construction for tips, tricks, and expert opinions to help execute your dream kitchen remodel!