Our Kitchen Remodeling Process
To ensure that your kitchen or bath remodel meets all of your expectations, we have developed a step-by-step approach to remodeling. This process takes you from the idea stage to cooking your first meal or taking your first bubble bath.
Step One – Visualizing
- Look through magazines, books, and visit open houses to get some ideas. Start a note book to keep everything together.
- Have a family meeting to discuss the project.
- Decide on a realistic budget for the project.
- Draw a rough sketch of your floor plan and look at traffic flow.
- Print and complete the Kitchen Planning Guide or Bathroom Planning Guide.
- Call us to schedule your In-store appointment with one of our designers.
Step Two – Design
- You will meet with our designer in our showroom to view and select materials, fixtures, and cabinets. Choose from several brand names of cabinetry with a large selection of wood species, stains, finishes and door styles.
- We can have cabinetry custom made to meet your exact specifications
- Our certified solid-surface fabricators can craft and install a one-of-a-kind countertop for you.
- We will review and/or assist you in establishing a budget for your project.
Step Three – Selection
- Schedule in-home consultation to discuss your project, take measurements and video tape the project are so that no details are overlooked.
- Based on your ideas and our expertise, we will create computer aided drawings of your project. These will allow you to visualize your new kitchen or bathroom before we start the project.
- We will provide an in-depth review of the of the project design, scope and material choices to ensure accuracy before we begin.
- We furnish a realistic financial investment for the project to avoid add-ons and other surprises at the completion of the project.
Step Four – The Project
- All product and materials will be ordered.
- We will procure the building, plumbing and electrical permits when necessary. We are a State of Wisconsin certified dwelling contractor #9754.
- We will handle scheduling of all subcontractors.
- Our contractors clean their workspace on a daily basis; we will put down carpet runners or furniture blankets to protect the rest of your home during the construction process.
- We carefully select and screen our subcontractors to ensure that we have the best craftsmen in our area to work on your project. We also make sure they have the necessary insurances to protect you and your property.
- Some of our subcontractors have been working for us for over twenty years, which means they know their trades.
- We provide daily on-site progress inspections and supervision of subcontractors during the project to ensure accuracy of design and details.
- Your salesperson will be on hand to answer any questions or concerns and to handle unforeseen problems which may arise.
Step Five – The Completion
- All construction materials and equipment will be removed from job site.
- Project area will have all large debris and protective coverings removed.
- Your salesperson will conduct a final inspection of your completed kitchen or bathroom and provide a detailed final billing for your project.
- You can move in and enjoy your new kitchen or bathroom.