A Remodeling Process Built Around Your Peace of Mind
From design through construction one team handles everything.
One Team, one contract, one streamlined process from start to finish
A Design Build Remodeling Process
At McManus, one team handles every step of your project. Our in-house designers and showroom staff work alongside our project managers and craftspeople from day one… not handed off to each other, but genuinely integrated.
The result:
Fewer surprises, a more predictable schedule, and a single warranty that covers everything we touch.
Schedule An Estimate
1-2 Weeks
Get a realistic estimate with 3D concept drawings
Design & Ordering
6-8 Weeks
We finalize all the details and order all your materials.
Preconstruction Planning
4-8 Weeks
Your project team prepare everything for project start.
On Site Construction
8-10 Weeks
Project manager is on site daily for quality control.
Follow Up & Warranty
5 Years
6 month ‘tune up’ visit and a 5 year warranty on all work.
How Long Does It Take?
The actual construction of a kitchen or bath can take 6 – 12 weeks. But if you include estimate, design and planning the whole process can take 3- 4months.
A typical remodeling timeline looks like this
Week 1 – 2
The initial estimate. We start with a home visit, then invite you into our showroom a week later to review design and budget options
Weeks 3 – 10
Design and planning. Work with our in house design team to finalize layout, storage, material selections and all the details of your project
Weeks 4 – 12
Ordering & permits. We order all you materials in advance, inspect them and store them in our warehouse unitl needed on site.
3 Weeks before project start
Pre-construction meeting. Your project manager will meet in your home tto review project set up, parking, dealing with pets etc…
Weeks 12 – 22
Construction. Your project manager will be on site every day. Kitchen and bath projects can take 6-10 weeks. Whole remodels can take up to 3 months.
5 Years
Warranty and follow up. We provide a 5 year warranty and check in annually to make sure everything is working as expected.
Think Outside the Big Box Store
Big box stores carry materials to meet a price point, not for performance or longevity.
Our showroom has curated selections from boutique vendors and trusted brands that we’ve vetted for durability, appearance, and long-term value.
What You Can Expect
We Plan Every Detail Before Construction Begins
Most remodeling problems trace back to the same mistake: making design decisions and material selections during construction. We resolve all of that upfront. Every finish, every fixture, every dimension is decided during the design process.
We Order Everything in Advance
Once selections are finalized, every material is ordered, inspected, labeled, and stored in our warehouse before construction starts. No waiting on back-ordered tile mid-project. No schedule held hostage by a delayed shipment.
You Have Full Visibility, Start to Finish
All plans, budgets, schedules, and daily progress logs live in our project management software. And you have access to all of it. No wondering what’s happening at your house while you’re at work.
Your Project Manager Is On Site Every Day
Not just checking in occasionally. Every day. They’re doing quality control walkthroughs and sending you a daily progress report so you always know where things stand.
Every project at McManus runs on this process. It’s not just a promise we make, it’s the system we’ve built. And it’s why our clients describe their remodel as the best experience.
Detailed Project Schedules
Daily Progress Reports
A Zero Punchlist Approach
Some Common Questions About The Remodeling Process
You can 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.
How Much Will It Cost?
Our average project size across all projects is around $85,000. Small bathrooms start at around $45,000. 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.
Ready to See What Your Project Could Look Like?
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