If it only were that simple. Let’s take an easy remodel as our baseline: it usually takes about two months from our first site meeting to ordering cabinets and signing contracts. On average cabinets are taking 6-8 weeks to make, in that time it’s typical for the demo to take place to be able to install the cabinetry shortly after their arrival. After cabinetry installation, counters/electric/plumbing have about 4-6 weeks to wrap-up. If you were doing the math, that’s 5-6 months from beginning to end of which about ½ of that time (3 months) is spent under various levels of construction. The more complex the remodel is, the more time it takes. I have a worksheet that will help us define your project timeline.

Most remodels are reasonably able to be lived-in during the process; the Licensed General Contractors we work with will help with staging temporary refrigeration/cooking, protective barriers and key-safes for access. We can make recommendations to reduce the discomfort of some of the nosier/dustier tasks. Scheduling vacations during early demo can alleviate some discomfort (with technology we can communicate seamlessly), or an AIRBNB nearby, or a friend that needs a house sitter can all be a little relief from the remodel.

If you are running late for our appointment a text or a call will do. My preferred form of communication for job information is email so that I have one place to look and catalog what we discussed for your project.

Check, Chase Autopay, Zelle (5205125115) and credit cards (3.5% transaction fee applies). We can arrange for wire transfers and ACH payments.

I’m often asked whether I serve as the project manager for your remodel. The answer is no, and here’s why:
• Project managers are usually on site frequently—if not daily. They handle all aspects of the job, including hiring trades, purchasing materials, and scheduling services.
• My role centers on crafting your design vision, with a specialty in cabinetry. From initial concepts to final installation, I manage every detail related to your cabinetry.
• I consult hourly on design features that surround your cabinetry—like counters, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and backsplashes. I’ll recommend trusted product partners that compile the necessary specifications for your project manager to execute. I’ll be your trusted advocate as you sort through these choices to keep the design on track.
• However, I do not write specifications or purchase materials outside of cabinetry. Cabinetry alone is a full-time focus for my team and me.
In summary, my role once the project starts is in cabinetry management—from design to installation—while your project manager oversees the broader construction process. This structure ensures you have specialists dedicated to each aspect of your remodel for the best possible results.