Why Winter Is the Best Time for Commercial Renovations
The holidays are not the only activity that can occupy people in the winter. Winter is the best time of year to start and finish commercial renovations.
You might be reluctant to close your commercial property during the season because this is when you get the most business. The holidays bring in customers by the truckload because they have money to spend.
Or you might own commercial property that has nothing to do with selling retail, but you’re still reluctant to start renovations during this time. Don’t be. Read on to see why winter is the best time for commercial renovations.
Fewer Time Restraints
Doing renovations during the winter puts you ahead of the competition. Everyone will want to do their renovations during the Summer, thinking it’s the best time. Offices that supply permits will be overbooked. Construction already takes a long time. Obstacles take place daily on the job, and you don’t want to make things even more stressful for you by waiting in line to get things approved. Start in the winter and beat the crowd early.
Lower Rates
Many services are cheaper in the winter. Moving in the winter is cheaper and hiring a contractor is cheaper too. They offer discounted rates and special deals that you won’t see in the summer. Taking advantage of these deals is in your best interest. Construction and renovation are already pricey, especially if obstacles occur. Additionally, there will be supplies you need to obtain for the renovation projects; some of these items have limited seasonal availability, and you’ll find that equipment and supplies such as dumpster rentals are better to procure in the winter.
More Options
There’s more availability for supplies, materials, and resources in the winter. You won’t have to scrounge searching for a contractor because they’ll have some availability for you. The supplies are also plentiful. During the summertime, contractors often say, “The materials are on back order. They’re going to take a few weeks to get here.” The problem is other property owners requested that same material and it’s now in high demand. In the winter, you’ll rarely encounter these problems.
Ready by Summer
The best thing about winter renovations is the following season. With any luck, things will be done by the summer or maybe late spring. A new season and a new building feel like a good omen for your business. And if you are in the retail business, summer is an equally profitable season for you. People spend more time going out and traveling and they will start shopping to prepare for whatever adventures they plan for the summer. And your location will be ready for them to enter.
Don’t turn your nose up at the idea. Winter is actually the best time to start commercial property renovations.
