When Start Your Kitchen Renovation Process

Well is this a "Do It Yourself" (DIY) job or do you look for a reliable kitchen renovation company? Ask yourself these following questions:

• Do I like the layout of my kitchen or do I want to change it?
• Can I just reface the existing cabinets?
• Do I want to replace the kitchen counter top?
• Do I need new kitchen appliances?
• Will those appliances be different sizes than what I have now?
• Do I need better lighting, more electrical outlets, new plumbing?
• Do I want to replace the floor covering?
• Do I have the time and know how to do it all myself?

Unless you are in the construction renovation industry or incredibly handy and have the know-how, a kitchen remodel even cabinet refacing is a huge project to undertake on your own!!

If you're like most people looking to renovate their kitchen or bath, you want it remodeled well, remodeled right and remodeled quickly! Let's face it, you don't want to be without a running water and a kitchen sink for more than a month!

So how do you find a reliable kitchen renovation company? Unfortunately there are a lot of shady contractors out there that will take advantage of you, the homeowner.

The answer: Do your due diligence!! Go online, visit home shows, visit kitchen showrooms. Choose 3-5 kitchen cabinet companies in your local area and use the links below to validate the companies you wish to interview:

• Better Business Bureau
• Angie's List
• Contractors State License Board

Here's a check list the qualities of a reliable kitchen renovation company:

• Licensed, Bonded and Insured
• A proven track record - several years in business
• Good Referrals
• Employees vs Subcontractors
• Showroom
• Professional Kitchen Designers
• A Full Contract with a clear Scope of Work and a time line.
• Their own website

Now you've narrowed it down to a few companies that fit the above criteria. When you call to make your appointment, be prepared with you and your partner's availability so you can both be present to hear all your options, see samples and the kitchen designer can answer all your questions.