The Kitchen/Bath Customer Service Process
Prepare for the Initial Meeting:
Adding or remodeling a kitchen or bath is a financial investment. A smart homeowner will not make investments without knowing exactly what is involved. Kitchen Bath Mart can give you a good faith estimated range based on the size of the project and the general information you provide and by matching Kitchen Bath Mart's historical data to the project.
After we have worked with you to assess the scope of your project in terms of design, structure, and finishes, we are then able to provide you with a realistic cost. Because we are a design/build firm, that is, designers and builders, under one roof, we can examine the trade-offs of all your project's structural, financial, and design challenges at the same time.
For our first meeting, prepare a "wish list" of issues you would like to address. Place them in order of priority to you. Is it more important to have a larger laundry area or a fancy French door off the master bathroom? In the event costs exceed your specified budget, which items would you eliminate first?
Think about why you want to change or add space. Is the kitchen too small for your growing family's needs? Do you need to add a bath to an in-law suite designed for aging parents? How will the renovation enhance your lifestyle?
Draw a sketch of what you envision to illustrate your ideas. Look through magazines about kitchen or bath remodeling and decorating, noting those items that appeal to you.
Devote serious thought to your budget parameters.
Investigate how you will finance the project. Home equity loans, cash from savings accounts, and refinancing are common options. There are many variables that go into the cost of a project: quality of products, workmanship, service, guarantees of work, and material selections. While a kitchen or bath construction or renovation may seem daunting, the process is easier to understand and manage when broken down.