How to Prepare Your Home Before Construction Begins

Start Smart for a Smooth Remodel

The design is finalized, the budget is approved, and construction is just around the corner. But before the first day of demolition, there’s one more important phase—getting your home ready.

Proper preparation can make a big difference in how smoothly your remodel runs. It protects your belongings, improves access for the construction team, and helps minimize stress for everyone involved.

At Homework Remodels, we guide Scottsdale homeowners through this process step by step so they feel confident and organized from the start.

Step 1: Review Your Project Plan

Before construction begins, take time to review your final documents, drawings, and schedule with your project manager. Confirm that you understand:

• The project scope and what areas will be affected.
• Expected start and completion dates.
• Work hours and access details.
• Where the construction team will enter and store materials.

Our Design-Build System ensures that all these details are established early, giving you a clear picture of what to expect.

Step 2: Protect and Clear the Work Area

Your construction area should be as clear as possible before the team arrives. Remove furniture, artwork, and valuables from nearby rooms to protect them from dust or vibration.

We recommend:

• Moving fragile items like glass décor or photos from walls.
• Covering larger furniture with plastic sheeting if it must stay in place.
• Securing pets in a quiet area away from the jobsite.

Our crews will also install dust barriers and floor protection as part of our standard site-prep protocol, ensuring your home stays safe and clean throughout construction.

Step 3: Plan for Daily Living

Remodeling can temporarily affect how you use your home. If your kitchen or bathroom is part of the project, make alternative plans ahead of time:

• Kitchen remodels: Set up a mini kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and disposable dishes.
• Bathroom remodels: Arrange temporary facilities if all bathrooms are affected.
• Whole-home remodels: Consider a short-term stay elsewhere during major demolition or flooring installation.

Our Your First Consultation – What to Expect guide explains how we help clients plan for comfort during each phase.

Step 4: Secure Access and Communication

If you’ll be away during construction, make sure your project manager knows how to reach you quickly for approvals or questions.

We maintain open communication through phone, email, and on-site meetings. You’ll receive progress updates regularly, along with photos and timeline checkpoints.

Our clients appreciate that our team communicates proactively—keeping surprises out of the equation.

Step 5: Confirm Utilities and Deliveries

Ensure utilities like water, power, and gas remain available in work areas. We’ll coordinate with you before any planned shutoffs.

If materials or appliances are being delivered directly to your home, confirm storage arrangements so they’re secure until installation.

Homework Remodels coordinates vendor deliveries, inspections, and installations to keep everything on track and in sequence.

Step 6: Prepare Emotionally, Too

Even with expert planning, remodeling is still a change to your daily rhythm. Dust, noise, and detours are part of the process—but so is excitement.

Remind yourself that the temporary disruption leads to something better: a beautifully transformed home that reflects your lifestyle and vision.

Our team is here not only to build your space but to make the journey as calm and rewarding as possible.

Step 7: Trust the Process

When you partner with a NARI-certified design-build firm like Homework Remodels, you’re working with professionals who treat your home respectfully and communicate with care.

From pre-construction through completion, every phase follows a proven system designed to protect your investment and peace of mind.

That’s why Scottsdale homeowners continue to choose Homework Remodels for award-winning quality and professionalism.

A Confident Start Leads to a Beautiful Finish

Preparing well for construction sets the tone for the entire project. When your home and household are ready, your remodel begins efficiently and stays that way through completion.

If you’re ready to start planning your 2026 project, schedule your Free Consultation today. Let’s build your next great space—one thoughtful step at a time.