What Should I Expect During the First Remodel Walkthrough?

The first walkthrough is where the contractor should understand your goals, inspect the existing condition, ask detailed questions, and start identifying what trades and decisions will be needed. It should not feel like a rushed price guess.

What the contractor should look at

A good walkthrough may include measurements, photos, access points, existing plumbing and electrical, walls, ceilings, flooring, structural questions, appliance locations, material preferences, and possible permit requirements.

What homeowners should prepare

Bring inspiration photos, a rough budget range, your must-haves, and questions about the process. The more honest the conversation is at the beginning, the easier it is to create a realistic proposal.

Bay Stone Builders uses the walkthrough to understand the project and then guide homeowners through scope, materials, and next steps.