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THIS PAGE HAS HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT IT WILL HELP YOU GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT. OUR GOAL IS TO AVOID SURPRISES WHENEVER POSSIBLE. WE FEEL GIVING OUR CUSTOMERS A REALISTIC VIEW OF THE REMODELING PROCESS AND HELPING THEM TO ESTABLISH A REALISTIC BUDGET ARE KEY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR THINK SOMETHING IS MISSING FROM THIS PAGE PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL |
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GETTING STARTED
Get together with your family and ask them for their input and wish lists. Come up with a budget you can live with. Draw a rough sketch of your floor plan for reference. Print and fill out our Remodel Planning Guide. Feel free to add anything that is specific to your situation. Call us to make an appointment, 209-483-7752 Daniel Maloy The first time you we have a design consultation we will . . . Answer any questions you may have. Review and/or assist you in establishing a budget. Discuss your scrapbook of ideas. Discuss your floor plan and go over some design ideas. Look at cabinetry styles, woods, stains and glazes. IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR & SEE... With your ideas and budget in mind, we will create a design and draft perspectives, elevations, and a floor plan. We will meet with you to discuss the design and pricing and discuss any potential modifications you would like to make. Once you have approved a design we will provide a final price. THE INSTALLATION PROCESS We take care of all your installation needs so you do not need to search for installers.
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2. You will be without your kitchen or bathroom for awhile. Keep some essential and convience items handy such as paper plates and cups, microwaveable food and microwave safe dishes. Also paper towels and trash bags. You might want your
coffee maker setup away from the kitchen.
3. Think about what you will do with the food in your refrigerator. Will you prepare food at home during the remodel or eat out?
4. Most of all, relax and rely on your contractor and designer. If you have hired someone who is experienced, licensed and dedicated to customer satisfaction, there will be a beautiful new kitchen or bathroom when all the dust is gone.
BUDGET GUIDE
Cost of Kitchen
From
concept to completion plan on budgeting up to 15% of the value of your
house, or more, if you plan to install a very high-end customized
kitchen.
Additional Cost
Customer changes and unforeseen problems nearly always occur. While we try to stay within an established budget, it is wise to add up to 20% of your budget for unexpected overruns.
Price Comparison
Cabinets: One 24" cabinet is less expensive than Two 12" cabinets.Cabinet Material: Generally, painted and wood doors are more expensive than thermo foil and laminate. Woods vary in cost depending on species. For example, cherry being more expensive than maple or oak.
Cabinet Color: Generally, cabinetry with a standard finish is less expensive than the ones with a glazed finish.Counter tops: More expensive counter tops are made from Granite, Marble, Stainless and Solid Surface. Laminate counter tops are relatively inexpensive.
Appliances, Sink & Faucets: Chrome is a lower priced finish. Oil rubbed bronze and brushed nickel are more expensive.