| |
 |
KITCHEN DESIGN
SERVICES - REMODELING TIMEFRAME |
|
As you can imagine
a lot goes into a kitchen remodeling project. It is tricky for anyone
to give you a definite answer on the exact time it will
take because a contractor must coordinate and schedule deliveries
of all the material and have them on-site in order to complete the
project. If the contractor is too optimistic, it may mean he is not
being honest or is not experienced enough. A good answer should factor
in everyone's schedule that's involved and consider the time it takes
to design, order and receive materials. So, manufacturers' schedules
must be considered in addition to the contractors', trade professionals'
and yours.
|
| |
 |
Planning, Designing & Material Selection
This is the most critical part of the project and it starts with one of our Certified Remodeling Consultant's walking around your entire home with you to see how things look from different angles and perspectives. We want to make sure that the rooms will flow nicely with each other when they are complete. We use our "Design Consideration Checklist" to help us fully understand your specific needs. We thoroughly review what you like and don't like about your current rooms, whether there are any special requirements to accommodate children or someone with disabilities, whether more storage space is needed, and whether there are other activities in the room that need to be considered in the overall layout. We want to know YOUR ideas of what YOU want - YOUR vision coming into the project, and then we'll add our expertise to make sure you understand all your options so you can make the best-informed decision for your needs.
At our first meeting, the Certified Remodeling Consultant will take measurements so we can go to the drawing board (actually the computer and our customized 2020 software application) to start drawing your plans. And we do this all for FREE, whether we spend 20 minutes or even 3 hours with you - unlike our competitors who charge a nonrefundable fee anywhere from $500 to $2,500 just to speak with you. Even Home Depot won't give you the time of day unless you drop a non-refundable deposit of $100.
This portion is completed when you approve the 2020 design prepared by our Certified Remodeling Consultant and the specification sheet has been completed. So, t his part of the schedule depends almost entirely on the client. If the client is available and ready to make fast decisions, the whole planning phase can be completed within a 72 hours. Once we have a good idea of the design that you like, the Certified Remodeling Consultant will walk you through the options for your new cabinets, appliances, plumbing fixtures, countertops, flooring, and lighting in order to help you select materials don't leave you on your own to try to figure out these tough choices yourself like other contractors and the large home centers. After the materials specification sheet has been completed, a final price will be established. This will happen within 24 hours unless unique items were selected.
|
|
Fabrication
This part of the process is where your materials are being prepared or manufactured. The timing will vary depending on the products that were selected. Usually the kitchen cabinets require the longest "lead time". Most stock cabinets will be delivered within 4 to 6 weeks. Custom cabinets normally will be delivered within 8 to 10 weeks, and some imported cabinets may take as long as 16 weeks. Since speed is one of MyHome's guiding principals we have developed relationships that allow us to provide faster solutions. MyHome has an exclusive arrangement as is the only Manhattan kitchen cabinet dealer with an option of delivering a line of stock cabinets within two days.
|
|
Demolition
Two to three days - Usually can be completed in one day.
|
|
Floor Preparation
Two to three days . Tile adhesive s must first dry over night, then grout will be applied and allowed to dry over night.
|
|
Plumbing
One to two days, depending on scope of work.
|
|
Electric
One to two days depending on scope of work.
|
|
Floor Installation
Two to three days, since tile adhesive must first dry over night, than grout will be applied and will dry over night.
|
|
Wall Preparation
Two to three days depending on scope of work.
|
|
Painting
One to two days depending on scope of work.
|
|
Cabinet Installation
Normally two to three days, some more complex or larger kitchens may take up to 4 or 5 days.
|
|
Countertop Template
One day.
|
|
Countertop Fabrication (Granite, solid surface, quartz)
Two to three weeks. But don't worry, we provide you with a temporary counter while waiting for your permanent one.
|
|
Countertop Installation
One day.
|
|
Appliance Hook-up, Sink & Faucet Installation
One to two days.
|
|
Back Splash Installation
Two to three days.
|
|
Painting Last Coat
One day.
|
|
Accessories, Light Fixture Installation, Hardware
One to two days.
|
|
Summary
The first two phases may be completed as quickly as 5 to 7 business days depending on your availability, decision making pace, and selection s . Some cases may last several months.
Phases 3 to 17 - Adding up all the above estimates, the construction stage may last between 4 to 6 weeks without considering any unexpected delays. ( U nexpected issues will inevitably arise in every kitchen remodel ing project ). Nevertheless, by allowing for a 4 to 6 week schedule, there are many times we to surprise our clients and complete construction within 2 or 3 weeks - although it is impossible to commit to that.
Considering remodeling your kitchen? Want to learn more? Get
a free
kitchen remodeling consultation. |
|
| |
|
|
|
