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Remodel projects have special considerations because often the clients live in the house and more than just the countertop company is needed to do the necessary work.
Unless you replaced your cabinets chances are your remodel project has no available cabinet plans. This requires a field measure by either the homeowner or ADP salesperson. This helps identify quantity needed for the scope of work and pricing. It is important to identify where the walls are as the backsplash adds to the square footage needed.
A little planning goes a long way. Sometimes it is necessary to tear out (demo) the existing counters prior to template. It is most helpful for the homeowner to remove all items on top of the counter as well as the contents of the base cabinets. Since most jobs take around 10 business days you may be without counters or a sink for a couple weeks. It is best to plan to eat out more often during this transition. It is also good to designate a new spot such as a convenient bathroom to use as a backup for wet activities, dishes, etc.
Most remodel jobs will need other trades such as a plumber and electrician beyond the countertop company. When you change your counters and sinks the height of the drain changes and this adjustment and reconnection is best done by a plumber (your electrical outlets, hard-wired cook top, or other appliance changes require the appropriate installation professional). Depending on the scope of work you may need a cabinet guy or handyman involved for other details in the remodel.
You can help us be successful by communicating any special concerns about project dust early on so we can be sensitive to it. Templates and demos are relatively clean. Installs hold more challenges for the live-in remodel project. Onsite cutouts can generate dust. We use vacuums; however, it is impossible to capture all particulates. Tips to help your project go smoothly include: clean cabinets prior to ADP’s visit be aware of A/C system return vent location and turn off if needed and again share special concerns with the onsite install team before they get started. We can also minimize the mess by doing most of the work in the shop. This is why we ask that faucet and cook top information be provided prior to template thus avoiding onsite drill holes and cutouts two of the messiest activities.
Another common pitfall is to overlook the additional work needed to detail your job. You may need a painter to touch up the walls where the new backsplash is. You may need a trim carpenter if you are getting full splash so he can move the cabinet valences. As previously mentioned you may need someone to install trim underneath the raised bar. Having a handyman that can handle all these trades is ideal.
Your install team cares about their work and you, the client. Your install team will clean up the counters and floors and jobsite mess as to be expected. When ADP is finished you will be asked to sign a checkout sheet. This is the time to review the jobsite ask questions and look for details with the bright lights on so we can address them right away. The smell of epoxies and sealers can linger for several days. It helps to open doors and windows. We appreciate your feedback on the checkout sheet.
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