You're ready for an updated, beautiful, and durable bathroom, but a question keeps coming up: Is there a "right" time of year to start a major home renovation?
Conventional wisdom suggests certain seasons are better or worse due to factors such as contractor availability, weather conditions, and project logistics. And for a traditional remodel involving demolition, seasonal factors can certainly lead to unexpected delays and higher costs.
Naturally, the ideal time to remodel your bathroom depends on which seasonal factors matter most to you. But choosing an efficient, no-demolition process—like Bath Fitter's process—minimizes seasonal drawbacks with efficient delivery and installation.
Below, we take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of home renovations in each season to help you decide when is the best time of year to remodel a bathroom.
Fall and Winter: The Best Time for Contractor Focus (and Potential Savings)
Homeowners might choose to renovate in autumn or winter so they can take advantage of the slower season.
Pros
Typically, contractors are less busy during the colder months, leading to better availability and more focused attention on your project. Additionally, permitting might be faster. This means you can potentially negotiate a better price, and you’re more likely to secure your preferred project dates.
Cons
Cold weather can complicate transporting materials or dealing with exposed plumbing if there's demolition. Not to mention, shorter daylight hours tend to reduce working time. However, a no-demolition, one-day installation process largely negates these common setbacks.
Spring: Ideal Weather Meets Peak Demand
On the other hand, many homeowners prefer to start on their remodeling projects once the weather starts to warm up.
Pros
Mild weather is great for delivering materials, opening windows for ventilation, and avoiding extreme temperatures. For these reasons, spring is a popular time to undergo home renovations.
Cons
Because springtime is often considered a “high season” for contractors, you’ll likely face longer wait times for scheduling and installation. Furthermore, higher demand for materials may lead to delivery delays and backorders, and labor costs may be higher. Nonetheless, choosing the right contractor enables competitive scheduling and other benefits.
Summer: Logistical Flexibility, Vacation Overlap, and Lead Time
Other homeowners will opt for a reno in the summertime, which, for some, is the most convenient time of the year to take on home projects.
Pros
Again, crews tend to work better in warmer weather. Plus, if you’re doing work on multiple bathrooms, summer is a good time to take a family vacation to minimize disruption in your household.
Cons
By the time summer approaches, crews are often booked far in advance. Vacation schedules (both yours and the contractor's) can cause delays. In a traditional remodel, the disruption could uproot your entire summer, so proper timing is paramount. A conventional shower replacement, for example, can take weeks to complete—so be sure to choose a contractor that prioritizes speed and efficiency.
The Bath Fitter Advantage: Every Season Is Remodel Season
With Bath Fitter, the best time of year to remodel your bathroom is whenever you’re ready. We employ a state-of-the-art process that minimizes disruption, so the calendar months don’t really matter. Our no-demolition, PermaFit™ approach eliminates seasonal cons by:
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Decreasing cold-weather risk: No demolition means no risk of burst pipes or exposed walls in winter.
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Alleviating peak-season delays: Installation is complete in as little as one day, reducing long waits on busy summer or spring schedules.
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Guaranteeing scheduling: Shorter time frames make for a hassle-free and more predictable schedule.
Get Your Better Bathroom, Sooner
Traditional remodels are heavily dictated by the calendar, whereas modern, innovative solutions shift the power back to the homeowner. It’s possible to confidently plan your renovation around your schedule and needs—not the weather or contractor availability—with our proven no-demo, PermaFit™ approach. Reach out to our team and schedule your free consultation to get started on your remodel in New York or New Jersey.
