Starting a home remodeling project can feel overwhelming, but Bellamy Remodeling breaks it into clear steps for you. Here’s a structured approach:
1. Define Your Goals & Budget
- What do you want to achieve? More space, modern look, better functionality?
- Set a realistic budget including a buffer for unexpected costs.
2. Plan & Prioritize
- Identify must-haves vs. nice-to-haves.
- Research design ideas on Our Portfolio Page, Pinterest, Houzz, or home improvement shows.
- Consider energy efficiency and resale value.
3. Check Permit Requirements
Bellamy Remodeling can help you with needed home remodeling permits and can then factor in times for approvals.
4. Find a Good Contractor
- Hire a professional with the right skill sets.
- Make sure they are ethical and have solid recommendations and reviews.
Bellamy Remodeling has been a leading contractor in the Capital Region since 1975 and works with a team of trusted trade partners to offer a wide variety of expertise.
We are a third-generation business celebrating Fifty years in business in 2025!
5. Make Selections for Your Project
- Avoid delays by ordering materials (flooring, tiles, cabinets) in advance.
Bellamy Remodeling takes care of all the material ordering to avoid project delays. We have astounding working relationships with many home remodeling and kitchen and bath suppliers such as:
- Bellevue Builders Supply
- Best Tile
- Central Kitchen & Bath Showroom
- Clifton Park Glass & Mirrors
- Countryside Stove & Chimney
- Curtis Lumber
- Erie Materials
- Marcella’s Appliances
- Schenectady Floor Covering
- Upstate Wood Flooring
6. Create a Timeline
- Work with your professional Home Remodeler to establish realistic deadlines for each phase (demolition, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
- Plan for disruptions, especially if remodeling kitchens or bathrooms in regard to plumbing, heating and electrical.
Bellamy Remodeling can help you build a realistic time line for any home remodeling project you are planning.
7. Start Demolition & Construction
- Secure the work area and remove furniture.
- Follow safety precautions, especially for structural changes.
Bellamy Remodeling holds high-standards for safety, ensuring that field crew are OSHA-10 certified and demonstrate workplace safety and health standards.
8. Finishing Touches
- Paint, install fixtures, and add décor.
- Do a final walk through to ensure everything meets expectations.
Client satisfaction is of upmost importance to Bellamy Remodeling. Once a project is finished, we perform a Job Completion Checklist with all our clients to make sure that all punch list items and inspections have been completed, the work areas are cleaned, and Bellamy Remodeling equipment and job signs are removed. We are also just a phone call away to assist with any issues that may arise once we have completed the project.