Basement Remodeling Prep Steps

Basement Stairs
If you have a walls leading down into the basement rather than an open staircase, take off the handrail before the contractors begin your basement remodel. The handrail will just become something they have to contend with, lift things over, and try not to catch things on as they move things up and down the stairs. This is a small consideration that they might not even notice, but they will definitely notice if they keep running into it. This is the first thing many basement contractors do before they begin hauling things down. They will appreciate having it done by someone else.

Basement Storage
If you are like most homeowners, your basement is for storage. Even if you have a makeshift home gym or game room, there are still boxes and old things you can't quite part with in the corner or on shelves. Depending on your particular remodel, all of these things will need to be moved out of the basement contractors' path. This will most likely have to be done anyway because there will be less room for junk after the remodel. If you have a spare bedroom, these items would fit best there. If not, try to avoid taking these items to a storage facility as that will be much more work that you likely want to get into. It might be an unavoidable situation, but try to think ahead.

Give Your Basement Contractors All the Room They Need
Basement remodels with require contractors to run up and down the stairs many times in a given work day. Without getting to specific with an innumerable number of home layouts, just try to consider the path of your contractors from their truck to the basement and back again. If there are tables, chairs, or anything else that might be in the way, move them to a place that has no chance to interrupt their path. If you want to lay down some old towels, rags, or carpet squares to protect your floors, this is a good idea. It will also help reduce the mud that may get tracked in.