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- 1.How to Remodel a Kitchen | eHow.com
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Want to completely remodel Is it ok just to ask cabinet
company people to just come
out and give me estimates? How
do I know if I am getting an
accurate estimate? How many
estimates should I request?
How much information do I need
to give the estimator? I am
concerned about "offending"
companies by asking them give
me estimates then not
following through with the
work. We are planning a
complete kitchen remodel,
floor, cabinets, fixtures
appliances. Where should we
start to get the best
estimate?
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I used to design kitchens. This is the best advice I can give you: Establish a budget for your work BEFORE you start. If you have $10,000 or $100,000 to spend, know that amount and work with it. Being unsure of your total possible expenditure is the fastest way to get ignored by designers and contractors. A kitchen is not a cheap room re-do. Investigate what you like and what you want your room to look like in advance. Designers need parameters to work with. No one knows your tastes and desires bettter than you. Having any less than an idea of what you want to project to be like finished is a sure way to be disappointed in the outcome. Know the scope of the work you want to do. new cabinets? countertops? Flooring, wallcovering, lighting, appliances, etc?? do you need to upgrade your plumbing, wiring, ventilation? These and many other questions should be answered first. If your budget doesn't allow for any of these items, you may have to set your sights lower. Hire a designer.. a kitchen designer. This is someone that you PAY to handle drawings and design. a qualified designer will help you answer all of these questions and give you a good idea if your budget is close to adequate. Expect to pay this person and be sure that you are comfortable with them. In many cases, the designer will credit their fees if you buy the project from them. Hire a CKD if you can (Certified Kitchen Designer) With drawings and specs in hand, you can look at different types of products and talk intelligently to prospective contractors to handle your work. You will be working on an even plane with all parties involved since there is one set of parameters with which to work. A kitchen renovation is a BIG project and can be a lot of fun, but there are also heartaches involved. It takes time, can be messy and you will be eating a lot of meals out. Expect the project to take a little time and be patient. A new kitchen will make life much better in the long run and will increase your home's value. It's a good investment. |
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My kitchen remodel included I hired a kitchen design
company to do a total gut and
remodel of my kitchen. The
contract says that appliance
installation is included. The
appliance company dropped off
the appliances in my garage.
My kitchen contractor is
claiming that only the
"installation" of the
appliances is included, not
the physical movement of the
appliances from outside the
house to inside. Is this
typical? I feel like I'm
getting ripped off because I
might have to spend extra
money to get a mover.
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When we specify installation, we mean that we physically move them from where they were delivered to where they will be installed. It often happens that the appliances are delivered before other work that needs to be performed before the appliance is installed, isn't. And, we don't want the appliances cluttering up the area until that work is completed, so many clients have them delivered into the garage until my electrician or plumber says the appliance is ready to be installed and all other prep work is completed. Personally, I would be a little insistent with the design company that they move the appliances from the garage to the kitchen. Especially, if there is other work to be completely prior to their installation. I would threaten to contact the Better Business Bureau and the State Contractor's Licensing Board to complain. Moreover, this is a very poor example of customer service and I gather they aren't expecting you to be a happy satisfied customer who will act as a referral in the future! |
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What is the best way/place to Where should we go to get the
best possible kitchen remodel
done? Criteria:
1. Budget
2. Service
3. Choice
4. Timing
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First do your homework...You should not even think about hiring anyone until you know : What exact cabinets youwant,what sink you want,counter tops,faucets.....appliances, Etc warming drawers to keep food warm, wine fridge,microwave drawer,..........If you know nothing of the above spend some money on a "kitchen designer". A designer would be a good start and they should be able to give you a "ballpark " figure on how much project would cost. Next get estimates from local builder or remodeler. "GET REFRENCES" Check if they have INSURANCE.!!!!!!!Good luck |
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