The invisible first, then the visible
Work splits into two categories: what becomes inaccessible once walls are closed and floors laid, and what can be redone at any time. The first category holds drainage, supply, electrical runs, ventilation and provisions; the second holds furniture, finishes and decorative lighting.
It's an obvious point that gets betrayed constantly, because the budget gets consumed on the visible part, which is what you show and what excites people. The result is beautiful salons where adding a station means breaking up the floor.
The practical rule is to provide for more than you need today on everything hidden: an extra outlet per station, a provision for an additional wash unit, electrical capacity for future equipment. The marginal cost during construction is minimal; the later cost isn't.
How much it costs to revisit a choice
The chart is qualitative and shows how expensive it is to change each element once the work is finished.
Priority of the work
The table separates what can't be postponed from what can wait for a second phase.
| Work | Priority | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage and plumbing provisions | Not postponable | Determines where wash units can go |
| Electrical capacity and distribution | Not postponable | Constrains stations and future equipment |
| Ventilation and air change | Not postponable | A code requirement and daily comfort |
| Furniture, finishes, decoration | Postponable | Replaceable at any time |
How to order the work
Decide the invisible
Drainage, electrical and ventilation before closing walls.
Oversize the provisions
One station and one water point beyond the plan.
Collect certifications
From contractors as work proceeds.
Keep a contingency
Structural surprises in converted premises are common.
How to run the build
- Oversize the hidden provisions: the marginal cost is minimal.
- Collect certifications as the work happens, not at the end.
- Budget a contingency for structural surprises.
A contingency isn't pessimism: in premises not built to host a business with distributed plumbing, the chance of discovering something during the work is high. A budget with no margin forces cuts precisely on the hidden part, which is the wrong one.
Coordination with contractors determines your real opening date. Certifications and inspections feed into the permits, and asking for them once the work is done often means waiting weeks with a finished salon and a fixed opening date slipping.
The service to include in the new salon
Saloria fits into the opening project as a consultation tool, not as management software. The new salon can use it to guide the first visit, analyze the face, build the look plan and generate a protocol useful for the team. That way technology isn't an accessory: it becomes part of positioning and professional sales.
To consult before deciding
Ventilation and accessibility guidance informs the priorities of the work; building and inspection requirements come from your city or county.
Frequently asked questions
What shouldn't you cut?
Anything that becomes inaccessible: drainage, electrical runs, ventilation. Going back costs many times the initial saving.
How much should you oversize the provisions?
Plan for at least one station and one water point beyond the current design: the marginal cost during construction is contained.
When should you request certifications?
As each utility is installed: they feed into your opening permits, and requesting them at the end stretches the timeline.