Hey, if you're a San Diego homeowner and you're not sure if you can host one more year of holiday parties with your 10x12 kitchen, you're not alone. Many of the families' who's kitchens we update, start out with a lot of frustration, and even more questions. Do any of these resonate with you?
- how long will I be cooking in my garage if I remodel my kitchen?
- what needs to happen before we can get started?
- how much does it cost?
- who the best contractor is for the job?
Boy, do we know how it feels to want quality at a fair price and not know where to start.
But don’t worry. You’re in the perfect place!
In this article, we'll answer all your questions so you can make a great decision about your kitchen for you and your family.
How Long Will I Be Cooking In My Garage?
As a sweeping generalization, it is common for design and collaboration to take eight to sixteen weeks. This depends most heavily on the home owners' schedule, availability and readiness.
- Home owner A might make a decision in three minutes and reply to our text in five minutes
- Home owner B might spend two of every four weeks traveling for work and reply to us every three to five business days.
- Home owner C is most people who reply in one to two business days. Our team most closely resembles home owner C.
You can't control the marketplace, material suppliers, or your contractor, but you can control yourself and decide on your own contribution and proactive response times.
Most 10x12 kitchens, from demo to completion, take 7 to 12 weeks.
What Needs To Happen Before We Can Get Started?
First things first build two scope lists. Since your kitchen is going to get a full face lift, this is the time to decide if you want to also update the flooring, painting, doors and trim throughout the whole main floor. New windows? Remove a non-load bearing wall? Remove drop ceiling to enlarge the space?
- A: Must have list - "These things are non-negotiable for me".
- B: Wish list - "These things would be great, but it depends on other factors such as timeline and feasibility".
Your two lists will provide clarity so that the whole team can better serve you during the design process.
How Much?
This question is our favorite - and here's why!
Mindset, mindset, mindset.
If the goals are only expediency and low cost, then the remodel will suffer because of the hyper focus.
If the goals are long-term, quality, value, communication, a great remodel experience, then it stands to reason that a firm who can deliver on these high promises would be offering them at a fair price too.
By virtue of their long term upright character, they will function with the same standard of integrity across each area of their business.
Who Is The Best Contractor For The Job?
Take it from us, there is nothing like wasting two days off work to have a bunch of contractors in your home, half of which should never have been booked. But there is a solution: Better strategy!
The site visit is no substitution for doing your due diligence online. By the time you schedule your site visit you have already verified that each contractor:
- Is licensed, bonded, and ensured. Verify here https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx
- Is in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. Verify here http://bbb.com/
- Is currently engaged in other projects in the community. Verify on their website or social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Houzz. Remember, most contractors are pretty small businesses, so it's okay if there aren't lots of recent updates. You just want to make sure they have been active!
- Is receiving a good proportion of recent 5-star reviews. Are they leaving their clients satisfied customers or raving fans? Are they being invited back to complete a second or third project?
And that's it folks. Now you are ready to:
- Schedule a site visit with only your top 2 and get a ballpark range from each.
- Select your contractor
- Follow their process to collaborate on a design, layout, and scope that you love. This collaboration will produce your detailed estimate. Yes, this price will fall within the initial ballpark range, unless the scope is increased.
- Complete your project on time!
Take It From Our Happy Customers
"Kevin had the work done as if it were his own house and the project was completed before the contractual completion date." - Jack B., San Diego, CA
“This is our second remodel with Kevin. Once again, done on TIME! Great job! Just sorry we’re out of bathrooms! 🙂 He’s on speed dial in case we have another project.” - Gary G., Encinitas
“Kevin told me to allow 25 days and it was done in just over two weeks.” - Gina H., San Diego, CA
Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!
Our Industry Secret...
The gold standard for what any contractor recommends is to ask them, "What would you do if it were your house?"
- Most people are decent and honest
- Most people want to help
- Most people don't have extravagant taste, but to require quality
Ask many questions. Listen. Trust your gut. And have peace in your decision.
Why choose Teknik for Your 10x12 Kitchen?
There are many design & remodeling firms in San Diego who will take great care of you. We are one of the few at the top, one of the best. But we do not peddle scarcity. We want to remodel your kitchen, so we can spoil you rotten and help you avoid classic industry paint points:
Still nervous? You'll be 100% protected by our Spoiled Rotten Customer Guarantee!
Step 1: Dream Design
We’ll collaborate with you to transform your dark and outdated space into bright and inviting space. It all starts with your free consultation so book now!
Step 2: True Quote
You can trust our service agreement! We get to know your home intimately before working on it to ensure we stick to budget with no change orders.
Step 3: Complete On-Time
We'll make your dream come true and do it on-time and on budget! Then it's party time! Perhaps leave out your friends who get jealous easily.
Call (888) 747-2013 or click here for a free consultation now!
