Uncover layout flaws, functional headaches and ROI blindspots.
More than 80% of Homeowners are surprised how inefficient their kitchen really is
40% don’t enjoy using their kitchen at all
Quiz users see an average ROI of 55-60% – find out what yours will be
Answer a series of questions about your home, how you use your kitchen and its condition. Then it will create a report that outlines your biggest issues and potential ROI of a remodel.
takes less than 5 min and gives you a quick reality check about your kitchen’s condition, layout, appearance and lifestyle fit.
Get scores in 5 key areas: General condition, Layout & Function, Appearance, Lifestyle Fit and ROI
Get an emailed copy of the report so you plan with confidence
Living with an outdated kitchen that does not work for your needs creates small, daily frustrations and stress. You might not notice them but you feel the effects… no interest in cooking, avoiding clean up and a chaotic morning routine are common symptoms.
Everyday frustrations around layout and storage can drain your energy
avoiding maintenance can lead to costly repairs
understand the ROI of a remodel
If you are frustrated with your current kitchen’s design and want to better understand what can be done, our kitchen health report is a great first step.
There are 3 important parts to planning a remodel: knowing what you want done, finding a contractor who can deliver the quality and service you want and cost.
Our Remodeling Cost Calculator is a useful tool for exploring cost. We also have a remodeling costs page where you can see average costs.
We collected anonymous results from the kitchen planner and compiled them to give you an idea of what common results are. The assessment is broken into 5 categories: General, Layout, Appearance, Lifestyle and ROI.
The kitchen planner data shows that 18% of participants have electrical panels or wiring over 50 years old, which indicated they may need a panel or wiring upgrade.
27% of respondents have water heaters over a decade old, which can lead to increased energy costs and potential failures.
Furthermore, 19% revealed they still have galvanized plumbing, known for its susceptibility to corrosion and leaks.
86% of respondents feel their kitchen layout is not efficient and 60% of people who completed the kitchen assessment feel their kitchen isn’t big enough.
30% of participants indicated that simply moving the sink could enhance their kitchen experience.
More than 80% said their kitchen did not have good ventilation.
83% of people responding to the kitchen planner said their cabinets were worn or damaged and 43% said their kitchen surfaces were hard to clean.
Only 40% of people completing the assessment said they enjoyed using their kitchen.
78% of the respondents said they would love to entertain more but their kitchen was not great for hosting or they were embarrassed by its condition. 14% said the kitchen worked well for their needs.
Everyone surveyed had lived in their home at least 6 months and planned to stay there for 3 years or more.
Home value for 71% of respondents was greater than $500,000 and lived in neighborhoods where many of the homes had been remodeled.
This data indicated that they could expect an ROI between 55% and 60%.
The design and budget consult is the first step in a successful remodel.
1Get a Realistic Estimate with 3D concept drawings
2We finalize all the details and order all your materials.
3Project manager is on site daily for quality control.
46 month ‘tune up’ visit and a 5 year warranty on all work.
Concept and Budget is the first step so you know what to expect and plan with confidence that there won’t be any major surprises.
Design & Ordering. Once you approve your estimate we will ask for a design retainer equal to 5% of the estimate and then schedule 2-4 design meetings to finalize all the details and create a fixed price proposal for you.
Once you approve the fixed price proposal we will collect a deposit, order everything for you and finalize permits, scheduling etc…
Before construction starts your project manager will schedule a ‘preconstruction meeting’ in your home to review things like job site protection, parking, access etc…
During construction your project manager is on site every day for quality control, keeping the job site clean and organized and provide progress reports.
When construction is complete we do a follow up visit after 6 months and check in annually for the remainder of our 5 year warranty period.
McManus Kitchen and Bath is a full service remodeling company with an in-house design team and showroom right here in Tallahassee, FL.
We work exclusively with homeowners to help them remodel their home using a design-build approach that saves time, avoids confusion and creates better results.