Before construction starts
Agree on the layout and written scope, confirm measurements, select materials, check the responsible permitting office and confirm deliveries. Ask for a project-specific schedule rather than adding an assumed lead time to the construction estimate.
During construction
The scope may include demolition, preparation, cabinetry, surfaces and finishing. The order and duration depend on what your agreement includes. Inspection requirements, unexpected existing conditions and approved changes can affect the schedule.
Before you commit
Ask which materials must be on site before work starts, who arranges inspections, how changes are approved and how the team will communicate a revised schedule. A website estimate is not a completion guarantee.
Plan your next step
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