Understanding Trades in Home Renovations

That depends on the layout, finishes, and features you’re planning. Some renovations require only core trades like plumbing, electrical, and joinery. Others may involve structural work, ducting, waterproofing, or custom features that need specialist trades.

During the early planning phase, we’ll assess your existing space and your design goals to identify exactly which trades are required—and when.

You won’t need to make those decisions alone—we’ll walk you through it.

No, we take care of that for you.

A typical renovation sequence looks like: demolition → plumbing/electrical rough-in → wall fixing → waterproofing → tiling → joinery → final fit-off → painting → cleaning.

Nouvelle works with a trusted network of licensed, experienced trades, and we handle all the coordination in the correct order, without overlaps. You won’t need to make separate calls or chase down contractors—we’ve got it covered.

Get in touch with us today to find out more on how we can assist you on your renovation trades.

The best place to start is with a conversation. Every home and renovation is different, and it’s normal not to know what to expect.

Booking a consultation is a great first step. We’ll talk through your ideas, inspect any plans or measurements you have, and explain how we approach renovation—from design to trades and final delivery. It’s obligation-free and gives you a clear sense of what’s involved before you commit.

Speak with our team today to let us know how we can get started.

If a trade is late, it can delay everyone else. For example, if electrical rough-in is pushed back, joinery can’t be installed on time.

Delays can happen, but we plan for that. Nouvelle manages all trade bookings and responds quickly to delays by adjusting the schedule without compromising quality. Because we work with a regular team of trades, we can often adjust the schedule without disrupting the entire project.

We’ll always keep you informed, and our site supervisors are on hand to manage changes quickly and efficiently.

The need for specialist trades depends on your design and site conditions.

For example:

• A bulkhead might be required to frame a rangehood or conceal ducting.
• Ducting specialists are needed for venting a cooktop or exhaust fan.
• Structural work is required when removing walls or adjusting layouts.

Your renovation consultant will flag any specialist trades early in the design stage so they can be scheduled properly.

Book a visit to a Nouvelle showroom to discuss which trades your project may need.