Any serious remodeling of a kitchen will have to go through a demolition process. The kitchen is central to your home – an essential place utilized for many important functions, from cooking and eating to washing and drying dishes. However, when demolition time comes around and your kitchen is about to go through the wringer, you may be wondering whether everything is prepared or not.
To avoid any stresses or worries about unforeseen possibilities during a kitchen demo, we’ll be going through everything you need to be aware of:
Before the Demo
Timeline
Before the sledgehammers start knocking down walls, you’ll want to ensure you have a proper timeline of the project. Having a timeline can assist in organizing the amount of work that needs to be done, as well as give an idea of how long the entire demo and remodel will take. You don’t want to unexpectedly be sitting around for a month with no kitchen when you thought it would have been done sooner. A timeline will keep you at ease and provide an understanding of the amount of work ahead.
Removal
Before the damage is done, you’re going to want to remove any appliances, cabinets, or drawers that will be in the way of the demolition process. You’ll have to determine whether or not the cabinets and drawers can be recycled or thrown away. The same will have to be done with your appliances unless you plan on putting them back in the kitchen after the demo is complete.
Temporary Kitchen
Due to the demo, you’re going to be without a kitchen for a while. In the meantime, you’ll have to create a backup plan to accommodate your kitchen needs. Find a spot where you can set up a temporary kitchen. You may have to make arrangements for meals in other places or create a meal plan that doesn’t require a stove. If you aren’t going to have access to your fridge, then perhaps you can find a new temporary location for it or invest in a mini-fridge.
Cover Everything Up
There can be a lot of dust involved in the demolition process, and the last thing you want is for it to enter other areas of the house. Use plastic to cover the openings to other areas of the house, such as the doorway or a pass-through window. If any appliances are remaining in the demolition zone, make sure those are covered, too. Dust can really get everywhere, so covering everything up and keeping the mess constrained to the demo area will make for an easier clean-up.
Garbage Plan
When the job is over, it’s essential to know what will be done about the materials that require disposing of. It’s important to decide what items are candidates for salvage and what you plan on doing with them. Are you renting a dumpster? Are the cabinets getting picked up by another service? Or perhaps you’ll be donating any appliances you don’t need. These decisions need to be made so you won’t end up being stuck with items you don’t need.
Conclusion
Kitchen demos can be a challenging process. That’s why it’s important you go with the best demolition services in New Jersey. All of your demo needs or desires can be fulfilled by our experienced and skilled team of contractors. Call today to ensure your renovations are completed as smoothly as possible.
