When should appliances arrive?

Close enough for install, not so early they sit unprotected. Ask your GC for the staging plan.

Who inspects for freight damage?

Assign ownership on delivery day. Delayed claims get denied.

Reschedule delivery. Forcing install into unfinished openings creates expensive rework.

July 29, 2026 · Project Planning · 1 min read

Appliances delivered into chaos get scratched, stolen, or installed wrong. Treat delivery staging as a project milestone.

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When should appliances arrive?: Close enough for install, not so early they sit unprotected. Ask your GC for the staging plan.
Who inspects for freight damage?: Assign ownership on delivery day. Delayed claims get denied.
What if cabinets are not ready?: Reschedule delivery. Forcing install into unfinished openings creates expensive rework.