Process

Innovative concepts, creative design,

flawless execution

Many clients feel overwhelmed by the daunting task of remodeling their existing kitchen, especially being able to visualize what the completed renovation will look like.  MasterCraft’s design team are experts in many design programs such as 2020 Design, AutoCAD, SketchUp and V-Ray that allows you to see our vision for your new Kitchen before a hammer is swung.
trust in our process
  • Complementary In-Home Consultation
  • Project/Design Details
  • The Budget
  • Showroom Meeting – Final Review and Cost
  • Complete Project Management
Project management
If your priority is a well organized, professionally managed and completed on time project – MasterCraft Kitchen & Bath is your best choice. Our team of remodeling professionals will handle your project from initial planning and design stage through production, construction, installation and completion. Knowing that every detail is being taken care of, while the risks of delays and other hidden concerns are being reduced and the project completion time is being met, That is an exceptional remodeling experience!
Experts of their trade
Would you let your car mechanic come to your house and replace your roof? – Of course not! But so many homeowners have let their plumber tile their bathroom – or vise versa. – MasterCraft Kitchen & Bath only uses professionals in their fields for your remodeling project. We have a licensed plumber to do plumbing – an electrician to do electrical – a carpenter to do carpentry – painters to paint – and a tile setter to tile. We don’t cut corners like other remodeling companies and have the same remodeler do every aspect of the remodeling project. Instead, we have specialists do what they have been trained and specialize in – Therefore ensuring your Kitchen or Bathroom remodeling project is completed perfectly!

Step one

meeting

Call us at: 215-362-5344, email us at: [email protected] or fill out our Contact Form to schedule an appointment at no charge to meet in your home. We prefer that all parties connected with the project be present at our initial meeting so we can became acquainted and be in agreement on the important issues of your project.

Step two

Consultation

As a new client of ours, a representative from MasterCraft Kitchen & Bath will meet at your home and begin the process by discussing how you live now and how you wish to live in your renovated kitchen or bathroom. Inefficient work habits will be revealed, poor current layouts discussed and new ideas and solutions will be proposed. We will take time to fully understand how your space needs to function to serve your family’s needs. At this time, we will measure the space in question for cabinetry, countertops, and appliances, tile work, and architectural trim. We also will discuss fixtures, flooring, hardware and decorative detailing. Our range of renowned suppliers and products provides you with choices that meet a range of budgets, from economical to high quality and premium.

Step three

design

During our initial meeting, your wish list, design directions, and project requirements will be discussed. You will have the opportunity to show us any magazine clippings or online photo wishlists of spaces you admire. You can also view our gallery for similar projects or ideas. Together, we will develop your goals and expectations for your project. Whether you are envisioning renovation of your kitchen or bathroom we will prepare a design for you and offer guidance where necessary and discuss pros and cons, combine ideas and choose a single solution, one which is perfect for your lifestyle.

Step four

Budget

Establishing a Remodeling Budget for your planned kitchen or bathroom project is key in avoiding hours of wasted time and impending frustration with the process for both remodeling professionals and yourself. The planning process of a kitchen and/or bath remodel can and will extend over a period of weeks, and will consume hours of your valuable time. To spend the time required to accurately plan and estimate such a project and not establish a budget, (and communicate the budget to your targeted remodeling professional), is simply inefficient and a recipe for disaster on several levels.
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Establishing a Remodeling Budget for your planned kitchen or bathroom project is key in avoiding hours of wasted time and impending frustration with the process for both remodeling professionals and yourself. The planning process of a kitchen and/or bath remodel can and will extend over a period of weeks, and will consume hours of your valuable time. To spend the time required to accurately plan and estimate such a project and not establish a budget, (and communicate the budget to your targeted remodeling professional), is simply inefficient and a recipe for disaster on several levels.

A competent remodeling professional will discuss a budget with you, and assist you with establishing that budget if you are uncertain how to do so. A remodeler who does not ask and discuss a budget with you is simply unprepared for the process ahead, and will more times than not lead you down the road to frustration and disappointment. Most of our clients, when initially asked “the budget question” are reluctant to answer. They fear that by divulging the information they are letting down their guard and opening themselves up to price gouging. On the other side of the aisle, most remodelers and sales people are afraid and uncomfortable approaching the subject because they do not know how to respond when met with resistance to the question. As a result, budgets are often times not divulged or discussed. The likely result is that after both parties invest considerable time in the process, the home owner is presented with an estimate that either exceeds their budget. The other possibility is that the remodeler presents a project estimate that does not meet the home owners expectations because he/she was afraid of the price they were quoting.

There are many ways to establish a budget for a remodel. There are several free on-line resources for obtaining both national and local averages for the cost of remodeling projects, such as this one for a Kitchen Remodel from Home Advisor: Kitchen Cost Link or this one for a Bathroom Remodel: Bathroom Cost Link. Also, when considering the re-sale value of your home, you should consider spending approximately 10% of the value of your home on a kitchen remodeling project. When re-sale is not a consideration, the sky is the limit.

In cases when your budget is based on available disposable income, and the project cost out-weighs your available funds, MasterCraft Kitchen and Bath has several financing options available to you, including fixed rate term loans that require no home equity, and no down payments. If this is something you are interested in now is the time to discuss it with your MasterCraft representative.

In closing, When considering any major purchase in our lives, we all have a budget. I like to use the purchase of a car as an example, because everyone can relate to this. If you are in the market for a Mercedes, you would not go look at a Chevrolet. If you are in the market for a Chevrolet, you would not go look at a Mercedes. If you walked into an Auto Mall that handled many brands of vehicles with varying degrees of quality and price, you would not just tell the sales representative that you wanted to look at cars, you would tell him you came to look at Mercedes, or you came to look at Chevrolets. If you came to look at a Mercedes and they gave you a price for a Chevrolet, you would think they were nuts! Purchasing a remodeling project is no different. MasterCraft has a product for every budget. To make the best of your valuable time, and give you a memorable and pleasurable experience, we need to help you establish a budget.

We will discuss costs and establish a general budget plan, later we will provide you with detailed work specifications, ensuring that you know exactly what you will get, and that we got it right.

Step five

Final review

During the past week or two MasterCraft has been hard at work developing a detailed design and proposal based on your budget, desire and needs. We will now meet at our design showroom to present to you our detailed proposal, including cost of cabinetry, and all materials; we also review all that is included in the cost, we will reveal the design and if needed 3D renderings, in an effort to make our clients aware of where they are placing their resources. You will know exactly what your project will cost with up-front pricing that eliminates surprises as the project unfolds. Following this meeting, we sign our work specification contracts, deposits on orders will be placed, you receive your set of working designs, and we set an approximate date to begin the project.