How Soon Can NIB Get Started On My Project?

TL;DR: Our typical job flow is best to be two to four months out. Start times vary from project to project. Factors like scope, material availability, and our current schedule all play a role (not to mention Spokane Metro weather). Once we understand the details, we can provide you with a realistic timeline that avoids time-wasting guesswork and empty promises.

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Okay, with that said, here’s the deal: like most contractors, we get this call frequently.

Honestly.

Many homeowners already have this question sitting on the tip of their tongue when we pick up the phone or call them back. It usually starts casually:

“Hey, we’ve got his thing we want to do…”

Then, within a minute or two, it becomes clear they’re hoping to get started… like now. As in two or three weeks from that very moment.

And to be fair, hey, we get it. When you’re ready to pull the trigger on an interior remodel, or it’s time to tackle that siding project …you’re ready to go. Nothing wrong with that. 

So, is it possible?

Could we scramble and squeeze your project into our schedule?

Could we pull some strings and get boots on the ground ASAP?

Yes. Absolutely. We’ve done it.

Earlier in our history, we pushed hard starts for two reasons. First, because we genuinely wanted to help. Second – plain and simple – we needed the work. Projects got done. People were happy. But over time, we learned some valuable lessons.

These days, we apply those lessons so your project runs smoothly for all parties involved.

Lesson #1: Plan Adequately

Good projects don’t start on the jobsite. They start on paper.

Rushing often leads to unclear scope, missing prep work, or assumptions being made instead of decisions being finalized. And maybe none of that shows up on day one…but it always shows up eventually. This is one of the reasons we could never be ‘quick & dirty’ contractors – quality takes time, not just to plan properly, but to execute.

Lesson #2: Get Materials Ordered

Even common products like windows and doors can have lead times,  and specialty items can take weeks or months to arrive. For example, you may want super-special countertops for your kitchen remodel. But those could take some time …

When a project starts too fast, materials are often ordered late or swapped out entirely just to keep things moving.

Lesson #3: Don’t Force Compromises

When timelines are tight, you choose what’s available right now instead of what’s best. We’re versatile with our product approach, but rushing forces compromises.

Lesson #4: Get Design Kinks Worked Out

Early conversations are where design ideas get tested against reality. When timelines are rushed, those ideas don’t always get fully thought through. 

Clearances, transitions, code requirements, and sequencing issues can get missed. Any of which can lead to changes mid-build that could’ve been avoided with just a little more upfront time. Can we handle anything that comes up? Sure. But so much could be avoided with just a bit more prudence upfront.

Lesson #5: Don’t Schedule Subs On The Fly

Trades need coordination. Rushing makes that harder. At NIB, we believe in full-time project presence and keeping workmanship in-house.

So… When Should I Actually Call NIB?

Earlier than you might think. Reaching out doesn’t mean commitment. The earlier we talk, the more options you have and the easier it is to build a timeline that works.

Call NIB if you:

• Have plans and want a builder’s input
• Want to avoid rushed decisions or preventable delays
• Need to sanity-check scope, budget, or feasibility
• Are hitting a seasonal window
• Would rather plan it right than rush it fast

Bottom line: calling early gives you clarity, sets expectations, and allows your project to unfold in an organized way. Ready? Give us a call.

More Important Questions & Answers

• Is it “Pricey” To Remodel/Build My Home With NIB?
• How Does NIB Keep Projects On-Time & On-Budget?
• What’s It Like To Work With NIB Day-To-Day?