Association approval, insurance certificates, work hours and elevator bookings: the condo-specific details that keep a renovation on schedule.
Condo renovations follow the same rules of good workmanship as any home, but the building adds rules of its own. Most delays on condo jobs have nothing to do with the work itself; they come from paperwork and building rules that were not sorted out in advance.
Get association approval first
Most condo associations require an application or alteration request before any renovation starts, often with a description of the work, drawings for bigger changes and the contractor’s details. Some boards only meet once a month, so submit early.
Certificates of insurance
Buildings commonly ask for a certificate of insurance from anyone working on site, sometimes naming the association as an additional insured. Ask the management office exactly what wording they need so it is ready before day one.
Work hours, elevators and parking
Expect set working hours (often weekdays only, with no noisy work early or late), elevator padding or reservations for deliveries, and rules for where trucks can park and where debris goes.
Floors and noise
Many buildings require a sound-rated underlayment beneath hard flooring to protect the unit below. Check the building’s specification before you choose tile or vinyl plank.
What is yours and what belongs to the building
Walls between units, main plumbing stacks, balconies and windows are often common elements controlled by the association. Changing them may need extra approval, or may not be allowed at all.
We work in condos across Broward and Palm Beach and are used to building rules, loading docks and elevator bookings. See some of our condo interiors in the custom woodwork gallery.