Renovations & remodeling
Kitchen, bathroom and basement remodeling
We remodel kitchens, bathrooms and basements, from a straight refresh to a full gut and new layout. You get a written scope before anything is torn out, and one point of contact while the work is going on.
- Kitchen remodels
- Bathroom remodels
- Basement finishing
- Layout changes
- Opening up walls
What’s included
Every remodel is different, but most include some or all of the following. Your estimate lists exactly what yours includes.
- Protection for floors and the rest of the house, with dust barriers where needed
- Demolition and hauling away the debris
- Framing changes and new openings, built to an engineer’s design where one is needed
- Plumbing, electrical and ventilation work by licensed trades
- Insulation, drywall and taping
- Cabinets, countertops and shelving installed and adjusted
- Tile, flooring, trim and paint
- Fixtures and hardware fitted, then a final clean
How the job runs
The order of work is what keeps a job calm. Each step depends on the one before it.
Visit and measure
We look at the room, check what we can of what’s behind the walls, and talk through what you want.
Written scope and estimate
Every item listed: what comes out, what goes in, and allowances for finishes you haven’t picked yet.
Selections and ordering
Cabinets, tile and fixtures are chosen and ordered before demolition, so the room isn’t left empty waiting for parts.
Demolition and rough-in
The room is taken apart. Framing, plumbing and wiring go in and are inspected where required.
Close-up and finishes
Insulation and drywall, then cabinets, counters, tile, trim and paint.
Walkthrough
We go through the room with you, list anything that needs attention, and finish it.
Decisions you’ll make
We raise these early, explain the trade-offs and give you our honest view. The choice is yours.
Keep the layout, or move things?
Keeping the sink, range or toilet where they are is usually the lower-cost plan. Moving them can make the room work much better. We’ll tell you what each option involves.
Stock, semi-custom or custom cabinets?
Stock cabinets arrive fastest and cost the least. Semi-custom gives more sizes and finishes. Custom fits awkward spaces but takes longest to arrive.
Which countertop?
Quartz is consistent and easy to keep clean. Natural stone varies slab to slab and needs sealing. Laminate costs the least.
Tub, shower or both?
A walk-in shower can make a small bathroom feel bigger. A tub with a shower over it uses the least space. If you might sell one day, keeping one tub in the house is worth discussing.
Is the basement dry?
Before we finish a basement, we look for signs of water. If there are any, the cause has to be dealt with before walls go up.
Where do the lights and outlets go?
Decide before the walls close. Adding them later means opening drywall again.
What to expect on site
What it’s like to have us working at your house.
- Water or power off at timesUsually only to the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you in advance.
- Noise and some dustMostly during demolition. Dust barriers and floor protection go up first.
- A temporary kitchenA kitchen remodel means no kitchen for a while. We’ll help you plan a stopgap setup.
- A clean site every eveningDebris cleared and tools put away at the end of each working day.
- Notice of who’s comingYou’ll know who is coming to the house and when, including any licensed trades.
- Photos before walls closeA record of the plumbing and wiring behind the finished walls.
This kind of work
Representative photos of renovations & remodeling projects.
Common questions
Can we stay in the house during a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Usually, yes. We seal off the work area and keep a clean path through the house. If you only have one bathroom, we plan the schedule to keep it usable for as long as possible.
Do you design the kitchen?
We can build from a kitchen designer’s or cabinet supplier’s plans, or help you settle a simple layout ourselves. Either way, we check every measurement on site before anything is ordered.
What if you find something behind the walls?
Older houses hide surprises: old wiring, rot, earlier repairs. If we find something, we stop, show you, and give you a written price before doing any extra work.
Can you finish a basement that gets damp?
Not until the cause is fixed. Finishing over a moisture problem traps it behind new walls. We’ll tell you what we see and what needs to happen first.
Often done alongside
Request an estimate
Planning a remodel?
Describe the job and we’ll arrange a visit to see it. You’ll get a written estimate before anything is agreed.