Dedicated to Craftmanship and Customer Service
KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL KITCHEN REMODELING PROCESS
EXPERIENCE
Select a contractor with a lot of experience. I have over 20 years of interior remodeling experience and have remodeled over 100 kitchens. I pride myself on collaborating with you so you benefit from my experience.
DESIGN CONSULTATION
I am an avid cook so I understand how to design a kitchen to both look beautiful and to function well. I work with you to create your kitchen design. If we are borrowing space from another area of the house or doing a major redesign of the existing space, I will show you in 3D how the space looks. Once we finalize the new kitchen layout you will meet Kathy, my kitchen designer. She will help you make product selections that fit your style and budget.
CRAFTMANSHIP
I personally install the cabinets and do the trim work. I take great pride in my work, and the pride shows. I utilize key sub-contractors to do some of the other work. None of us settle for close enough!
CABINET SELECTION
Cabinets are the most important and expensive part of any kitchen renovation project. Not only do they establish the functionality and style of the kitchen, they drive the budget. Changing the number of cabinets, the finish, door style and grades of cabinets will affect the price more than minor changes in the layout. Our cabinet supplier carries 6 different lines of cabinets to meet your design preferences and budget. Kathy is the best kitchen designer that I have worked with in 20 years. She will help you select the cabinet style, colors, and finishes to meet your taste. She will suggest cabinet features that improve the kitchen function like pots and pan drawers.
STAYING IN BUDGET
Our projects stay in budget because we do careful planning, have a system, work with a consistent group of sub-contractors and suppliers. Before we sign the contract, I have my key sub-contractors walk the job to get fixed cost pricing. You will make the key product selections so we get firm prices (cabinets, counter tops, plumbing fixtures, appliances, tile and flooring).
The project’s cost changes for only 3 reasons:
Allowances- Customer spends either more or less than what was budgeted.
Changes- The owner makes changes to the original plans.
Hidden Unforseen Conditions- These rarely occur due to our experience.
STAYING ON SCHEDULE
Before we begin, we have taken our system and modified the daily schedule for your unique project. Everyday is scheduled before we begin the project so we have the material and sub-contractors planned in advance. Changes and hidden conditions may extend a project schedule.
SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE PART OF OUR TEAM
As the only employee of Buttondown Remodeling, I utilize my team of sub-contractors. They are part of my professional team. We use only one carefully selected sub-contractor for each trade. We have selected our sub-contractors based on their quality of work, experience, level of service and price. In a kitchen, we always use our licensed electrician and licensed plumber. In addition, we may use the following subcontractors: floor installation and refinishing, counter tops, drywall, painting, tile, and HVAC. I take pride in doing the finish carpentry.
WHY DO YOU REQUIRE A PERMIT? OTHERS WILL DO THE JOB WITHOUT A PERMIT.
Do not hire a contractor who does not want to get a permit for a large project like a kitchen, bathroom or basement. Permits protect you, the customer. There are many reason that unethical contractors do not want to get permits and they are signs of trouble. These may include:
They do not carry the required insurance
They do not have the credentials to get a contractor license
They want to do the plumbing or electric themselves. These trades must be done by licensed contractors. General contractor's insurance will not cover these trades if not done by licensed contractors.