Renovating a home can feel overwhelming—so many materials, workers, decisions, and timelines. A proper checklist helps you avoid delays, save money, and get perfect finishing.
Here is the ultimate home renovation checklist you can use for 1BHK, 2BHK, or full bungalow renovations.
1. Pre-Renovation Planning
Before starting any work, finalize the basics.
✔ Define Scope of Work
- Full home or partial renovation?
- Kitchen? Bathroom? Flooring? Painting?
- Civil changes or layout changes?
✔ Budget
- Fix a budget with 10–15% buffer for extra costs.
- Allocate separate budget for materials + labour.
✔ Design & Layout
- Finalize drawings for kitchen, wardrobes, false ceiling, lighting layout.
- Decide tile layout, marble selection, wall colours, and bathroom fittings placement.
2. Material Selection Checklist
Tiles & Marble
- Floor tiles
- Bathroom tiles (anti-skid)
- Kitchen wall tiles
- Marble for flooring, staircase, or countertop
- Tile spacers, tile adhesive, grout
Bathroom Materials
- WC, wash basin
- Concealed flush tank
- Shower set / diverter / mixer
- Geyser
- Exhaust fan
- Glass partition (if planned)
- Waterproofing chemical
Kitchen Materials
- Granite/quartz countertop
- Sink & faucet
- Modular kitchen trolleys
- Chimney
- Tile/stone backsplash
Electrical Materials
- Lights (panel lights, spotlights, cove lights)
- Switches & sockets
- Wires & conduits
- Fans
- MCBs
Carpentry
- Wardrobe materials (ply, laminate, hinges, channels)
- TV unit
- Bed & storage
- Doors / door frames
Painting
- Putty
- Primer
- Paint (interior/exterior)
3. Step-By-Step Renovation Sequence
Step 1: Demolition
- Remove old tiles, kitchen platform, bathroom fixtures, electrical, windows, and doors.
- Dispose debris legally.
Step 2: Civil Work
- Wall breaking
- New walls
- Raising/expanding openings
- Window changes
Step 3: Plumbing
- Concealed pipes
- Bathroom plumbing
- Kitchen sink lines
- Testing for leakage
Step 4: Electrical Work
- Electrical wiring
- Switchboard points
- Light points
- AC points, TV points, Internet wiring
Step 5: Waterproofing
- Bathroom
- Balcony
- Terrace (if needed)
- Water ponding test
Step 6: Flooring
- Tile laying
- Marble laying & polishing
Step 7: False Ceiling
- POP/gypsum framing
- Electrical cutouts
- Finishing & painting
Step 8: Painting
- Putty → Primer → Paint
- Texture wall (optional)
Step 9: Carpentry Work
- Kitchen cabinets
- Wardrobes
- Bed, TV unit
- Dining table, storage units
Step 10: Fixture Installation
- Lights, fans
- Bathroom fittings
- Switch plates
- Doors, handles
- Glass partition
Step 11: Final Cleaning
- Polish cleaning
- Acid wash for tiles (if appropriate)
- Deep cleaning of entire house
4. Renovation Timeline Overview
| Work | Approx. Time |
|---|---|
| Demolition | 2–5 days |
| Civil work | 3–10 days |
| Plumbing & electrical | 4–7 days |
| Waterproofing | 2–3 days + testing |
| Tiling | 7–15 days |
| False ceiling | 5–8 days |
| Painting | 7–12 days |
| Carpentry | 15–30 days |
| Final fittings & finishing | 3–7 days |
Total renovation time: 30–60 days depending on house size.
5. Final Inspection Checklist
- Tiles are even and aligned
- Marble polishing is smooth and glossy
- No leakage in bathrooms
- Switches and sockets working
- Lights installed properly
- Doors open/close smoothly
- All painting areas finished without patches
- Kitchen drawers slide smoothly
- Bathroom slope is proper
Final Thoughts
Renovation becomes easy when you follow the right sequence and use quality materials. This checklist can be used as a ready reference before starting your renovation project and throughout the process.
