Frequently Asked Questions About Home Remodeling

How many estimates should I get for a remodeling project?

I'm sure you have heard to always get three estimates for any work you are going to have done. Well, that depends on a lot of factors. If a contractor has been recommended by a friend, you have seen his work and are satisfied with the quality, and YOU have met and talked with the remodeling contractor and are comfortable with him, , then maybe you only need to get his estimate. If you feel his price is reasonable, I would say go for it. On the other hand, if you are getting bids from contractors that you have no personal experience with, get three bids. If the bids are within 10-15% of each other, then choose based on your comfort level with the remodeling contractor. If the three bids are really different, more investigation needs to be done. Either, a remodeling contractor forgot something and the bids are not "apples to apples" bids, or there might be something suspicious about a contractor with a "out of range" bid. Look closely, buyer beware.

How long does it take to remodel a kitchen (on an average)?

Usually it takes 2 to 3 months dependent on kitchen size and details involved in the project. The first step is to take measurements. We then supply the customer with a 3 dimensional sketch so they will be able to better envision their future kitchen. We also provide a sample of the cabinet door, with the wood color and style that the customer had chosen. After approval we move on with the process. Building custom cabinets can take 4 to 8 weeks (depending on the size and the amount of detail in the kitchen), we then install the custom cabinets, floors, countertops, plumbing, electrical which can take another 4 to 6 weeks.

What are some of the steps involved in starting a project?

The first step is to contact our office! Once we have determined your project needs we will set up an appointment to meet with you and determine your budget. We will then send out a qualified professional to do a site visit. From there a proposal will be created for the specified work. Once the proposal is accepted we will schedule your project and determine a payment schedule together with you. For more on this, please review our design/build process.

What could delay my project?

Delays, unfortunately, do happen. The original schedule of the project is a planning tool that may change due to issues that arise during the remodeling job. Causes of the delay could be longer lead time from a manufacturer, special order items, correction of problems not foreseen, such as water damage, damaged merchandise, changes to the original design, and the biggest delay cause is of course weather. When these things happen we will try hard to get a new schedule out to you so that you know the length of time that had to be added on.

If you are looking for A Northern Virginia, Montgomery County, MD and Washington D.C. remodeling contractor, please call 703-343-3741 or complete our online request form.