YOUR BUDGET
What shapes the price?
Three choices to talk through with the team.
How much you change
New finishes are one job. Moving walls or pipes adds more work.
What to discuss
- Keep the layout
- Move walls or pipes
- Add more space
Start with the changes you need most.
What is there now
The team checks the walls, pipes and wiring before pricing the job.
What to discuss
- Walls & floors
- Pipes & wiring
- Repairs to check
Some repairs only become clear when the work starts. Ask how they will be handled.
What you choose
Compare what each choice costs to buy, fit and finish.
What to discuss
- Ready-made
- Made to fit
- A mix of both
Ask whether ready-made, custom or a mix works best for your budget.
The team needs to see your home and review the work before giving you a current price.
Bring three things to the first talk.
Your must-haves
List the changes you need most. Keep the nice-to-haves on a separate list.
A budget range
Say what you hope to spend and whether there is a firm limit.
Photos & questions
Show the room as it is. Point out what needs to change and what should stay.
What should the price include?
Check the design fees, work, materials and project management. Ask what is left out, what is still to choose and when payments are due.
What happens if the work changes?
Ask for the extra cost and any change to the finish date before you agree. Confirm how you approve changes in writing.
How can I compare cabinet choices?
Compare the cost to buy, fit and finish each choice. The woodshop can make cabinets, adapt ready-made ones or use both. See cabinetry options.