The Renovation Blueprint, Part 4: Pre-Construction

Demo day feels like the moment the renovation finally begins. But the work that protects your budget and timeline happens in the two weeks before it. The crews that start on time and stay on schedule do so because the homeowner had everything in place before the first tool was picked up.

Lesson 1 is the pre-construction phase:  permits, long-lead material orders, site preparation, utility labelling, and the often-overlooked logistics of living through a renovation. Get this phase right and the active build runs smoothly from day one.

What you'll be able to do by the end:

• Identify the five pre-construction failures that derail renovations before demo even starts
• Work through the complete pre-construction checklist item by item before your start date
• Set up a temporary cooking area that keeps your household functional for 4-10 weeks
• Confirm permits, material deliveries, utility shutoffs, and site access before day one

This is a paid course. Unlock it with your Renoversity membership and complete the series with The Renovation Blueprint, Part 5: Managing the Build and Close-Out.