Our Remodeling Process
A step by step approach that makes remodeling your home easier and more enjoyable.
How Our Remodeling Process Works
A kitchen remodel or bath remodel typically includes six stages: estimate, design and planning, Ordering and receiving, pre-construction preparation, construction and the warranty period.
For many contractors the design, material selection and constuction phases are done by separate companies.
Our design build approach means we take care of everything. One team, one streamlined process and one comprehensive warranty for the whole project.
A typical remodeling timelines looks like this:
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- The initial estimate can take 1-2 weeks
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- Design, material selection and planning takes 5-8weeks
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- Lead time on materials can be up to 8 weeks
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- About 3 weeks before your project starts we have a preconstruction meeting in your home
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- Construction for a kitchen or bath remodel can take 6-12 weeks
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- We provide a 5 year warranty and follow up with you each year to take care of any adjsutments or touchups
Initial estimate
1 – 2 weeks
Design & Planning
5 – 8 weeks
Ordering & receiving
6 – 12 weeks
Pre-construction meeting
3 Weeks before construction
Construction
6 – 16 weeks
Warranty and Follow up
5 years
Some Common Questions About The Remodeling Process
We will answer all your questions during the estimate process. You can also read all our FAQs and access planning tools here.
Do you have to move out during the remodel?
Most of our clients do not. We take great care in making sure your home stays clean and organized during the project so it doesn’t feel like a construction zone. We’ll also send you a guide for how to prepare for your remodel about 3 weeks before project start.
What happens if there is a structural surprise behind the walls?
We always start with a fixed price contract. In the event we discover a hidden condition we would create a change order. No additional work is done without an approved change order.
What is the most disruptive part of a kitchen remodel?
Demolition and early construction phases are usually the most disruptive. But the middle of the project can be the most stressful.
We will build a detailed project calendar for you so you always know what to expect every day of the project. Your project manager will update it daily and let you know if they are any changes.
A few Important Thing About Our Remodeling Process
We’ve spent the last 10 years perfecting our remodeling process and continue to improve it after every project.
We Plan All The Details First
Most remodeling problems occur when design decisions and material selections are made during construction. We plan all the details and select all the materials in design.
We Order Everything In Advance
Everything is inspected, labelled and stored in our warehouse before construction begins. This creates a more predictable schedule and minimizes unexpected delays or suprises.
Clear Communication is Critical
An important tool for this is our project management software, called BuilderTrend. It gives you access to all your project details and provide a central hub for all communication.
We Document Everything
Detailed labor and materials lists, construction plans, daily progress photos and written updates. All trade partners, staff and clietns have access to these details and more.
Want more details? Read a full step by step description of our process
Think Outside the Big Box Store
We recommend avoiding the big box stores for your material selections. Most of the products they carry are created to meet a low price point and are not the best quality.
We carry products from boutique vendors and well known brands in our showroom. Our design team will guide you through the options and help you might the right selections for your needs.
How We Keep You Updated
Communciation and coordination are critical to a succesful remodel. You will receive regualr email updates from us and during construction and your project manager is on site every day.
You’ll get project updates 3 times each day via email, includng progress photos. You’ll always know who will be in your home, what time they will be there and what work is planned for the day.
Your Project Portal
We use a project management tool called Buildertrend. It provides an online portal where all your project details are kept and a central hub for all communcation around your project.
Your project manager is on site every day for quality control. Any issues are added to a ‘completion list’ and addressed within 5 working days.
How Much Will It Cost?
Our average project size across all projects is around $85,000. Small bathrooms start at around $35,000. Large kitchens can cost $150,000 or more.
The best way to understand the options and cost for your project is to schedule a design and budget consult. But if you just want some rough cost ranges for different size project you click the button below.
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Schedule a Design and Budget Consult
What you’ll get:
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- A personal design consult in our showroom
- 3D drawings to help you visualize options and
- A ‘good-better-best’ estimate that allows you to mix and match labor and material options