It’s official – winter is here. And that means now is the perfect time to take on those home remodeling projects you’ve been considering. There are actually a number of advantages to tackling home renovations in the winter instead of any other time of year. Here are the top 5 reasons why now is the best time to schedule flooring services and other home renovations.

  1. Contractor availability. The busiest times of the year for most contractors is during the spring, summer, and fall, leaving winter as the season where they have the most free time. This means that your project will take priority, and will likely be finished faster.
  2. Fewer scheduling conflicts. You also don’t have to worry as much about running into scheduling conflicts during the winter months. Because fewer people are doing things like residential floor installation or other projects, you don’t have to work around them.
  3. More cost-efficient. With less work during the winter, contractors may be offering deals that aren’t available during the rest of the year in hopes of landing new projects. Plus, you may find cheaper prices for materials, as manufacturers often have close-out prices at the end of the year before costs increase in the spring.
  4. Easier permit approval process. If you’re planning a remodeling project that requires permits through your city, planning the renovation during the winter may translate to a smoother approval process. Permit offices can get bogged down during the busier seasons, but this isn’t usually the case in winter. Faster approvals mean your project will be underway sooner.
  5. Holiday vacations. Winter is a time of holiday celebrations and travel for many people. Some prefer to plan their home renovations during this time because they’re gone, so there’s less disruption to their daily lives. If you’re okay with not overseeing the project in person, this is the perfect time to have the work done while you’re away and enjoying the holidays.\

So, if there’s still any question on whether to get your flooring services in winter, or not, contact the flooring installation professionals at East Coast Flooring and Interiors for some more details, and a quote today.