How Long Does a Home Remodel Take in Central Ohio?

Timelines by project type

"Start to finish" includes design, selections, permitting, and material lead times — the part most schedules leave out.

The eight phases of a Central Ohio remodel

1. 01 Design & selections

   2–5 weeks

   Site measure, scope, layout drawings, and every finish selected. Locking selections here is what keeps the build on schedule later.

2. 02 Permitting & ordering

   1–4 weeks

   Permit submittal to Columbus, Franklin, Fairfield, or Hocking County, and long-lead orders placed — cabinets, windows, and tile ship in 6–12 weeks.

3. 03 Demolition & protection

   2–5 days

   Dust walls, floor protection, tear-out, and disposal. Hidden conditions surface here, which is why we hold a contingency in every schedule.

4. 04 Framing & structural

   3 days–3 weeks

   Wall changes, headers, beams, and subfloor repair. Additions add foundation, framing, and roofing time at this stage.

5. 05 Rough-ins & inspections

   1–3 weeks

   Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-in, then county inspection before anything gets closed up.

6. 06 Insulation & drywall

   1–2 weeks

   Insulation, hang, tape, and three coats of finish with dry time between each. Rushing this is the most visible mistake in a remodel.

7. 07 Finishes

   2–5 weeks

   Tile, cabinets, countertop template and install (10–14 days between), flooring, trim, paint, and fixtures.

8. 08 Punch list & final inspection

   3–7 days

   Walkthrough, touch-ups, final county inspection, and warranty documents handed over.

How to keep your remodel on schedule

• Finalize every selection before demolition — one undecided tile can idle a crew for a week.
• Order cabinets, windows, and custom tile at permit submittal, not after framing.
• Budget a 10–15% time contingency for hidden conditions in homes built before 1980.
• Group change orders into one decision point instead of drip-feeding them.
• Confirm the inspection schedule for your jurisdiction early — review times vary across Columbus, Lancaster, and Logan.

Remodel timeline FAQs

How long does a home remodel take?

Most Central Ohio remodels take 6 to 16 weeks of on-site construction, plus 3 to 8 weeks of design, selections, and permitting before crews start. A bathroom runs 3 to 5 weeks on site, a kitchen 6 to 10 weeks, a finished basement 6 to 10 weeks, and a home addition 4 to 7 months.

How long does a kitchen remodel take in Columbus, Ohio?

Plan on 6 to 10 weeks of construction once cabinets are on site. Cabinet lead times of 6 to 12 weeks are the single biggest scheduling factor, so we order them before demolition starts.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A standard hall bath takes 3 to 5 weeks on site. A primary bath with a custom tile shower and layout changes takes 5 to 8 weeks because of added plumbing, electrical, and tile time.

How long do permits take in Central Ohio?

Residential permit review typically takes 1 to 4 weeks depending on the jurisdiction. Franklin County and City of Columbus reviews usually run longer than Fairfield or Hocking County, and additions with structural or zoning review can take 4 to 8 weeks.

What causes remodel delays most often?

Long-lead materials (cabinets, windows, custom tile), change orders made after work begins, and hidden conditions found at demolition such as failing plumbing, knob-and-tube wiring, or undersized framing.