Top 3 Questions You Must Ask Your Kitchen or Bathroom Renovation Contractor

Top 3 Questions You Must Ask Your Kitchen or
Bathroom Renovation Contractor
Before You Hire Any Contractor
Most people are likely to start off by asking to view pictures
of completed projects. You may also want to see some
testimonials or ask if you can contact some of their former
satisfied customers. But really? None of these approaches
guarantees that you’ll get a highly skilled – AND talented
contractor who will deliver what YOU want and need. You’re
about to spend a lot of money bringing your dream kitchen to
life. You must be sure that the team you hire will deliver the
image that’s in your mind’s eye. A beautiful and well built new
kitchen or bathroom that is NOT what you wanted will leave
you very unhappy... and no amount of before and after
photos or references will help you select the right contractor.
So How Do You Find the Right Contractor?
The best, and probably the ONLY way to know if you’re making the right choice in a kitchen renovator is to ask questions
- questions to which you already know the answers! So what questions should you ask? Ask the prospective kitchen
renovation contractor the following questions:
1. What is the #1 most important consideration when deciding on the type of kitchen to design and build?
Their answer MUST be; How will the space be used? The reason the right contractor would ask this questions is because
if you love to cook and entertain, or you love to entertain but not cook, or you just love to cook and you entertain very
little, then your kitchen needs will be very different. Your kitchen must serve its ultimate purpose... in both design and
function.
The same is true for a bathroom. Ask yourself the purpose of the particular bathroom you’re considering for renovation.
Is the bathroom in question the master ensuite, or is it a guest bath that serves only for short term visits or is it for a
teenager who spends a lot of time in the shower? Then in every case, the entire design and function of the bathroom is
different. If your contractor doesn’t start by asking you how you’ll be using your kitchen or bathroom, then... well, send
them on their way.
2. The second most valuable question you must ask your contractor is “What are the latest design trends in the
market?”
This is sort of like a “trap” question. If the contractor gets all excited about selling you the latest design trend, say “thank
you” and send them on their way. The correct answer should be something like “Well, there’s always a new trend.
Trends come and go quickly. The most important thing is to start with what you like, focus on timeless design and take
advantage of trends to the extent it makes sense for your needs. Otherwise you’ll be faced with a complete remodel
every 5 years.”

3. The #3 question you should ask a prospective kitchen
renovation contractor is about timing and cost. This is
another “trick” question. You should inquire about
“ballpark” costs and about how long it would take to
design your new kitchen or bathroom, and have it
installed.
If he or she starts to talk about square foot costs, linear foot costs
and installation times, again... send them on their way. Why?
Because they can’t possibly quote on a job that hasn’t been
designed to meet your needs, therefore they have no idea about
the complexity of the work involved and the
availability of the materials you want. These kinds of contractors just work
to fit your kitchen into THEIR designs, THEIR inventory, THEIR timing and into THEIR schedule. Don’t let the tail wag the
dog. Thank them for coming and say “Good-bye”.
An Experienced Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation Contractor Is Not Rushed
An experienced and dedicated contractor and kitchen designer will invest the time and will have the skills required to
make sure you’re getting exactly what you expect. This process doesn’t have to take long. In some cases, even based on
a sketch right in the moment, they can come up with some numbers and timing.
The most important thing is to observe the process your prospective kitchen contractor or designer follows. You’re
about to pay a lot of money to get what you want. Don’t settle for a series flashy portfolios and impressive
presentations. Make sure the contractor understands that you are the client and it’s your requirements that need to be
met. For beautiful custom kitchens and bathrooms, contact us at Oakville Custom Kitchens and Bath or visit us online at
http://oakvillecustomkitchensandbath.com . You know how we think, how we work and how we love to serve our
clients in Oakville, Ontario and the surrounding area.
Oakville Custom Kitchens and Bath ~ Phone: 647-360-6241
Address: 674 Speers Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2G4