The floors are a wild card -- worn carpets are unhealthy for children but if they are replaced too soon they will be in rough shape by the time the couple wishes to sell the home. Thus, they may need to deal with the floors twice -- once before having children and then again when they wish to sell.
The Work Breakdown Schedule takes into consideration the different functional groupings of the activities. There are a handful of stakeholders to be considered as well, such as children, inspectors (for plumbing and electrical work) and these are noted in the WBS where appropriate. This is important, because some of the work can be done without professional help, while other tasks require it. Within the category of kitchen work, for example, the cabinets can be installed without professional assistance but the dishwasher and garbage disposal will require the services of a plumber.
Work Breakdown Structure
Projects by Type
Kitchen
Bathroom
Plumbing
Painting
Physical
Electrical*
Stove
Cabinets
Dishwasher
Interior
Roof
Washer
Fridge
Disposal
Exterior
Carpets
Dryer
Cabinets
Washer
Flooring
Stove
Counters
Sink & Faucet
Fridge
Bathroom Fixtures
* Whether electrical work is needed depends on the choice of appliance
Work Breakdown Structure
Baby
Inspector
Carpets
Dishwasher
Floors
Disposal
Interior Paint
Washer*
Dryer*
Stove *
Roof
* an inspector may be needed for these depending on the extent of the work note: all "Baby" work must be completed before the child arrives, for its health
Before finalizing the plan, the following precedent relationships should be established as well. In general, there are few precedence relationships, but it helps to undertake internal activities before external. For example, the plumbing in the kitchen should be dealt with before the more superficial cabinetry. Likewise, it is less risky to install new carpets after the interior painting has been done than before.
Precedence Relationships
1st
Interior Painting
Dishwasher/Disposal
The couple will do a significant amount of work up front in advance of starting a family. Painting is easiest when done before move-in. The kitchen appliances can all be replaced at once. The carpets and floors will be done in year two, together. The washer and dryer will be replaced simultaneously, since those two appliances work in tandem. The roof needs to be done before year 8, so it can be done in year 7. The house will be repainted in year 8, if the couple decides they are going to try to sell. This leaves year 9 for the couple to upgrade the kitchen and bathroom. Doing this all in one year allows for the carpenter and plumber to work continuously on the project. The couple should allocate some money from the years in which they perform no renovations (years 3-6) to guard against any cost overruns in year 9. By year 10, they will have a new roof, new bathroom, new floor and carpet and a partially new kitchen, which will maximize resale value.
Year
Activity
Cost
Year Cost
Notes
1
Interior Painting
Must come before baby and new carpets
1
Exterior Painting
1
Dishwasher
Must come before new cabinets; requires plumber; requires electrician
1
Garbage Disposal
Must come before new cabinets; requires plumber; requires electrician
1
Stove
Must come before new cabinets; may require electrician
1
Refrigerator
Must come before new cabinets; may require electrician
2
Carpets
Must come before baby
2
Floors
Must come before baby
2
Washer
May require electrician; may require plumber
2
Dryer
May require electrician
7
Roof
Requires inspector
8
Interior Painting
8
Exterior Painting
9
Bathroom fixtures/cabinets
May require plumber, carpenter
9
Kitchen counters
May require carpenter
9
Kitchen fixtures/cabinets
10000
May require plumber, carpenter
