Renovating your kitchen is a major undertaking as it involves a frequently used area of your house. This means that if you want to upgrade your kitchen, you should plan it carefully so the renovations have the least-possible impact on your life and you can get back to using it as soon as possible.
There is also pricing and affordability to consider. So, when is the best time of the year to organise that Pretoria kitchen unit installation?
Here’s what you need to consider:
Working hours
Winter brings with it shorter days and longer nights, which means that work undertaken during this time generally takes longer to be completed. This is well worth considering if time is of the essence and you want to get the job done as soon as possible. You might want to do your renovation in spring, when many people undertake their annual spring cleaning, which coincides with tackling various cleaning and modernising projects around the home.
School holidays
Having your children at home is likely to hamper any renovation process as you will need to use your kitchen more frequently and will have to manage them around the house. It might be easier for you to wait until they have returned to school.
Peak periods
It always helps to ask your contractor of choice when their peak working period is. This will tell you when they are most in demand and when their prices will likely be higher. If you chose to do your renovations during off-peak-time, you might be able to negotiate a better rate. This may be from January to March, when most people are still recovering from an expensive holiday and festive season.
Temperature
We usually congregate and gather in our kitchens more during winter as there is a constant need for comfort foods and hot drinks. It might be better to schedule your renovation during warmer months when you’ll need to use your microwave, kettle and stove less often. You can also entertain outdoors more often during this time. A kitchen renovation is the perfect excuse to braai!
No matter when you choose to update or install your kitchen units, make sure you’ve chosen a professional team to get the job done with the least delays and fuss.
