What to Expect During Installation?
Even though every job is unique, there are some common events that will occur, and there are some things that you should be prepared to face.
We will need a storage/staging area at the job site. This can be an enclosed patio, a dining room, the garage or a spare bedroom. The room to be remodeled should be emptied of all personal belongings, and all adjacent walls should be clear of any wall hangings. Be sure to secure all pets, and make arrangements to keep young children out of the work area. Many times our installer will need a question answered concerning the project, so expect to be asked. However, in order to complete your job as quickly and efficiently as possible, we ask that you do not become a “doorway supervisor”.
Here is a basic outline of what to expect. The first day or two are tear-out days. Expect the plumbing, electrical and carpentry crews to come and go, disconnecting and removing all the old materials. There will be a lot of dust and noise, and while we will attempt to seal doorways and protect floors, some settlement of dust will occur throughout the home. It would be advisable to cover furniture with dust covers prior to our installation.
If you are planning to keep any existing materials, let our carpentry crew know the first morning. We arrange to have all materials removed from the premises, and once they are removed, we cannot return them. Trash removal usually takes place several times during the job, and only the trash caused by our installation will be removed.
The next couple of days are the rough-in days. The mechanical rough-ins are made for all the plumbing and electrical units. It is possible for you to be without water or electric service for brief periods during this stage. Don’t forget to plan for your kitchen and bath needs during the entire installation period.
The next few days are the meat of the installation process. The cabinets, fixtures, etc. are all installed, and your new room really begins to take shape. If Solid Surface or Granite countertops are required, expect a 1-2 week lull after templating for the tops to be cut and polished. After the main components and tops are installed, the plumbing and electrical crews return for final connection and appliance installation. The finished floors and molding work follow, and your installation is complete after all cabinet doors and drawers have been adjusted.
Whether or not you ultimately choose Kenwood Kitchens, Inc. to do your work, we hope you have found this information most helpful in getting you started on your remodeling project. We are most interested in seeing that all clients get what they deserve, whether from Kenwood Kitchens, Inc. or one of our competitors: a quality installation with quality products, at a fair price.
Good luck with your process, and if you have any questions or would like to set an appointment with one of our designers, please call us at your convenience. We truly design with you in mind!
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