Fast Start Remodeling Planner
Type of Project:
Kitchen Bath Addition Basement Makeover Whole House Remodel Design/Build ____ Other___
Year House Built______ Do Children Live Here? _____
Design: Needed _____ Not Needed _____ Have Plans _____ Approximate square footage or size ____________
Describe your Goals for the Project:ii ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What do you not like about the space that you want to remodel________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are your needs and wants for the space you are remodeling?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any preferred brands or products you want to use in your project? Please note below. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When would you like to have this project completed by? ________________________ Have you decided upon what level of investment you are comfortable with for this project?_____________ What range would this fall into? $_________to $__________
Design is typically suggested if any or all of the following apply: 1. Changing the layout. 2. Need to apply for a building permit. 3. Having trouble visualizing the changes you’re planning to make. 4. Want a highly accurate quote for your project. ii Typical goals for a remodeling project. Update or refresh the space. Create a better layout or flow. Add more living space to the home. Make spaces safer and easier to use. iii Too small, poor design or layout, lacks comfort features, creates health issues. ivNeeds are a requirement for the project. Wants are “would like to have” but not absolute.
Determining this allows us to design a project to fit your investment capability. Our remodeling costs page on our website can help.
Contactor Comparison Chart
Sometimes it’s hard to remember what to look for in considering a reputable company for your remodeling project. The chart below will help guide you in deciding what is important to you.
- Involved in supporting the local community.
- Shows up on time for meetings and respects your time.
- Has design expertise and resources. IE: Draftsman, Color Designer.
- Uses same trade partners consistently.
- Have verifiable references with names and telephone numbers.
- Is licensed and insured and provides proof of insurance for himself and trade partners.
- Has a three-year warrantee on workmanship.
- Biographical background available on company owners.
- Provides a detailed proposal with a fixed quote.
- Contract is fully detailed and includes information required by law.
- Contractor has online portal where you can track the progress of your project.
- Does the contractor have a clear process about communicating with you? For example: Your phone calls are returned the same day.
- Is a scheduled start and finish date provided in writing?
- Does the contractor provide a performance guarantee?
- Does the contractor promise to leave your home better then they found it?
- Is organized and demonstrates a culture of quality throughout the company.
- Provides and stands behind a Client Bill of Rights.
- Contractor is certified by NARI or NAHB (National Organizations dedicated to raising performance and quality standards for all contractors.)