I know what you are thinking; the home improvement stores provide free design and they have several options for cabinet lines. I have personally priced out multiple kitchen cabinet lines to find that home improvement stores have considerable mark-ups (sometimes 80-100%). As a design / build remodeling firm, we have access to over a dozen cabinet lines ranging from Wood Mode to Mid Continent. Home improvement stores cannot compete with our supplier pricing. Our preliminary designs of your kitchen will be incorporated into your fixed bid agreement, free of charge, depending on the level of detail for your kitchen remodel.
Home improvement stores use a one-way interaction during the design process. The “big-box” stores expect you to complete measurements and bring in photos of your existing kitchen space to start the design process. They also expect you to compile a wish list of items you would like to incorporate into your renovation. Even for the do-it-yourselfer, this seems like a lot of work. This also leaves considerable room for error during the design process. We personally meet you at your house to capture measurements, photos, existing floor plan drawings, including locating the locations of existing electrical lighting, windows, doors, etc. We consider your existing electrical panel loading and plumbing conditions to be certain your systems support your new appliance wish list. It is very important to capture all of your existing conditions to move forward with a successful renovation.
How is a home improvement store really going to incorporate all of the components of your kitchen remodel? Let’s face it, kitchen renovations are complex, with several moving parts. Plumbing, electrical, flooring, carpentry, countertops and plumbing fixtures are just some issues. Are you removing walls, adding windows, changing flooring and upgrading appliances? What specific needs are you trying to address: multiple cooks, an open floor plan, high end appliances or venting a large hood? Would you like multiple cooking zones, dual prep areas or maybe 2 sinks and 2 dishwashers? How is the home improvement store going to accommodate all of these needs by asking you to bring in a couple of pictures of your existing space?
Do you really trust the home improvement store installers who you have never met to effectively execute all of the details of your kitchen renovation? When you retain Chicago Construction Works for your kitchen installation you are guaranteed one point of contact that has been consumed in the preliminary discussions, design and material integrations. Finally, we will carry out the execution of the installation with the utmost attention to detail. We will be virtually living in your house for a month, meeting you in the morning as you leave for work and cleaning up when you arrive home in the evening. Call or email today to schedule an appointment to start the process to your new kitchen!
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