Do Ask, Do Tell Avoid remodeling pitfalls by scheduling a preconstruction meeting to determine how clients live and what precautions you should take in and around their home. Here are some questions to ask.
- What hours can we work?
- What days can we work?
- Where is your security system?
- Where can we drop deliveries?
- Where can we place the Dumpster?
- Where can we place the port-o-let? (Or, which of your bathrooms can we use?)
- Where can we park our vehicles?
- What hours can we call you, and what numbers should we use (home, work, cell, other)?
- Where are your utilities (gas, electric, septic, communications)?
- What furniture or shrubbery needs to be moved?
- Can we use a lockbox system during your project?
- Can we install a phone/fax line for the duration of the project?
- Where can we post company signs?
- Are there any pet considerations?
- Are there any neighbor concerns?
- What do you want to salvage from demolition, and where do you want it stored?
- How often do you want us to meet with/contact you?
- What can we do to make the project more enjoyable for you?