Residential Remodeling Northern Illinois

Ten Steps to a Remodeling Project

This process could be used for a bathroom, kitchen, basement, windows, siding, decks, patios, miscellaneous repairs, etc.

1. When a call is received in the office we will briefly discuss the project that is to be completed, timing of the project, and set an appointment for us to meet you in your home or office.
2. We discuss the scope of work to be completed, inspect the site for possible problems that might arise and take all the necessary measurements of the area to be remodeled.
3. We will provide an estimated budget price for the work discussed and leave you with a feasibility study. The feasibility study will provide a rough budget and a basic scope of work. If the budget and scope of work are acceptable we will ask for a deposit and proceed with the list below.
4. We then return to our office to work out a design, specify all cost items and assemble a proposal.
5. We then will call the client and set an appointment to return and go over the budget details and design.
6. If the scope of work and budget appear to be workable, the client can sign and return the proposal with a deposit.
7. When we receive the signed proposal we call the client to set up a timetable to start the project and apply for permits if necessary.
8. When we receive the permits we would start the project by setting up a pre-construction conference with the sales/design person, the project manager/lead carpenter, and the homeowner. This meeting is set up to make sure the details are passed on to the project manager/lead carpenter as well as possible. It also gives the client a chance to ask any final questions before starting the site preparation.
9. We then complete the scope of work as described in the proposal. If there are items that need to be changed or added we would write an additional work change order. If the additional work order is minor the work would be completed on a time and material basis and billed out once the task is completed.
10. We set periodic appointments with the clients throughout the project to confirm the scope of work is being completed as expected.We will complete a final walk through when the project is completed to ensure everything was completed to the proper specifications and check the quality of workmanship.