Best Timing for a Home Renovation

Home renovations are booming in 2025, with more homeowners than ever diving into updates that reflect comfort, sustainability, and personal style. But with this high demand comes increased costs, longer lead times, and occasional hiccups—like material shortages or fully booked contractors. That’s why timing is everything. Once your vision and plans are in place, it’s smart to think strategically about when to schedule your project. Ultimately, the best time to renovate is when it aligns with your schedule, but being aware of industry trends can help you plan smarter and avoid unnecessary delays.
1. Weather: If you’re thinking of adding on to your home in most states the winter won’t be the best time. Think about adding on to your home starting at the end of spring when the weather starts to get better, or the beginning of fall when the weather is still holding and by the time the exterior is completed the work can be completed indoors out of any potential bad weather.
2. Supply and demand: Just like everything we buy, material prices fluctuate depending on demand of the project. Planning a project when material prices are at their lowest can save you a lot of money.
3. Contractor availability: As mentioned above, summer is renovation season which means your contractor may not be able to start your project for a couple of months. Have a deck project? Start the estimating process in early spring so your deck is ready for your first summer BBQ. Have a partial or full home renovation? Start the estimating process in late fall and plan your project over the winter months after the holidays. As a matter of fact, most interior home renovation projects can be completed over the winter and this is the time contractors have the most time.
Best projects for each season:
Winter
Interior home renovations
Interior custom painting
Interior maintenance and repair
Spring
Installation of new windows
Deck and fence repairs & painting
Deck, pergola and fence builds
Summer
Power washing of exterior of home, sidewalks, decks, and patios
Deck and fence repairs & painting
Exterior maintenance and repair
Fall
Exterior home painting
Interior home renovations
Interior custom painting
Additions to your existing home
For your home renovation projects such as kitchen and bathrooms, or whole home renovations contact B.L. Ward & Associates at 302.312.6051, or email us at questions@blwardassociates.com. We are here to help you keep your home your best and proudest investment.