8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey
Congratulations on starting your kitchen renovation journey!
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and we believe a kitchen
renovation is your opportunity to create an amazing space, shaped
by your personality and your lifestyle.
A renovation is a big investment and while it’s fun to choose your
colours, handles and benchtops, it’s also really important to choose
the right supplier to work with.
As part of the Dream Doors global franchise brand that specialises
in kitchen renovations, we have the collective experience of
renovating thousands of kitchens. We’ve taken that knowledge
and prepared these 8 important questions that you should ask any
kitchen renovation company - even us!
1. How much do you charge for a quote?Quoting for a kitchen is a complex job. To be done properly, it
requires an onsite visit to measure and discuss options and then
the materials and time for installation need to be costed out and
presented back to you. Some suppliers will charge you for their
time to do this, but larger kitchen renovation companies with
proven systems can streamline this process. They leverage their
experience and technology, and absorb the cost for an in-home
quote as a part of the cost of running their business.
2. How much experience do you have?When you’re renovating your kitchen, you want to know the
company you’ve chosen has the experience to do the job on time,
on budget and to the standard you expect and agree on. All of this
comes down to the experience of the company you work with.
Choose a supplier that specialises in kitchens, not just a generalist
tradie that dabbles in kitchens.
8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey
3. Do I need to replace everything in my kitchen?The fact is, the more that needs replacing during your kitchen
renovation, the more it’s going to cost. Keeping your existing
internal cabinetry or base cabinets and refacing the doors, handles,
inserts and benchtops is a great way to give your kitchen a brand-
new look and feel for less. See if your supplier offers this more
affordable option, or just looks to quote you for a complete kitchen
replacement.
4. What materials do you use?Did you know that there are different standards of materials used
in kitchen cabinetry? While some imported products may save you
money upfront, you may find they warp, bubble and chip much
sooner than quality products. Look for suppliers that offer Australian
High Moisture Resistant (HMR) materials. These are made to
Australian standards and are suitable for areas that are prone to
water and spills. An added benefit is these products are often
manufactured locally, so you are also supporting a local business.
5. What warranty do you offer?When you are renovating or installing a new kitchen, you want
to be sure that you have a strong warranty in place that protects
you if something isn’t working as it should. You want to know that
the company issuing the warranty has been around longer than
the warranty period! A great way to validate the credibility of the
company, and therefore the warranty, is to ask what insurance they
have in place to cover you for the renovation itself.
8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey
6. Do you offer payment options?Having a number of ways to pay for you kitchen, including interest
free, is again often a sign of a larger and more reputable kitchen
renovation company. Having the option of interest free payment
could be the difference between your new kitchen and your dream
kitchen, or could have you enjoying that kitchen sooner than you
thought.
7. How do you communicate?A home renovation of any kind can disrupt your everyday life, and
a kitchen renovation is no different. Good communication with your
supplier can mean the difference between an easy or stressful
experience. Don’t be afraid to ask how they keep you updated and
what their process is if things don’t go the way you expected. But
more than that, start assessing your supplier from your very first
interaction. Were they helpful and responsive? How keen were they
to answer your more complex questions? How fast did they turn
around your quote? These things will often be a good indicator of
how they will communicate during the installation.
8. Do I need to organise my own tradespeople?Some renovation companies may require you to contact
tradespeople independently to carry out some of the more
particular aspects of the renovation, such as tiling or plumbing. At
Dream Doors, we manage the entire project from start to finish,
including the coordination of all tradespeople.
8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey
From a simple makeover to a complete kitchen redesign,
your dream kitchen is closer than you think We are specialists
in creating stunning kitchens that bring your home to life, and
we pride ourselves on our quality and workmanship.
As a locally owned and run franchise, we are the perfect
balance of big systems and processes and small business
customer service.
Give us a call today on 1800 373 263 or visit us online and
let our team help you with your dream kitchen!
dreamdoorskitchens.com.au
8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey