Before you request proposals
- Write down the three things that frustrate you most.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves.
- Photograph the room, adjacent spaces, and access path.
- Choose a planning budget range you can discuss honestly.
- Note hard timing constraints—but allow the plan to test them.
Bring the house into the conversation
Share the approximate age, prior additions, known plumbing or electrical issues, and anything you hope to preserve. In Lynchburg, original trim, plaster, masonry, and floors often affect both sequence and detailing.
Ask every contractor
- Who will supervise day to day?
- What is specifically excluded?
- Which selections must be made before starting?
- How are changes priced and approved?
- Who handles permits and inspections?