Project Guide
How it comes together.
Our simple guide is here to assist in setting the expectations and project timeline. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible.
Covering the Basics
Estimating Your Project
We will have a few initial questions for you when we begin working on your initial quote. Some things you will be asked include:
- Does your project involve new cabinets?
- Will you be reusing your appliances?
- Do you need us to remove the existing material in your home?
- Will you be doing stone backsplash?
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Stage One
Initial Quote
To receive the most accurate initial quote, we will need the following:
- Cabinet plans or a rough sketch that includes the dimensions. A reference photo of the existing area is helpful.
- Contact information like your name, phone number, email and project address.
- Material selection: do you plan on doing natural stone or quartz? Do you have a color selection in mind?
- Sink selection: will you be providing sinks or would you like us to provide one?
You can expect to receive your initial quote within 24 hours.
Once we have all your information, we do our best to email the quote to you directly. Your initial quote is an estimate and may change based on final measurements taken at your template appointment, material selection, edge profile. Your final price will be based on what is measured and confirmed at the time of template.
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Stage Two
Next Steps
If you approve of your initial quote, please sign, date and return a copy to our office.
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Stage Three
Deposit
After we have received your signed quote, you will receive an e-mail link directly from QuickBooks to pay your deposit. A 50% deposit is required before scheduling your template appointment.
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Stage Four
All About Templating
A countertop template is a physical or digital pattern used to ensure a new countertop fits precisely in a specific space. It is created on-site after the cabinets are installed and captures all necessary details like wall contours, overhangs, and cutouts for sinks, providing an accurate blueprint for the fabricator.
Templating Purpose
Ensures a Perfect Fit
Because walls are rarely perfectly straight, a template is crucial for creating a custom-fit countertop that will have no to minimal gaps.
Captures Precise Details
The template marks the exact location and size for sinks, faucets, and cooktops, and specifies the desired overhang for all exposed edges.
Guides Fabrication
Once the template is complete, it serves as the guide for cutting the final countertop material, which can be expensive stone like granite or quartz.
Methods
Traditional templating
This involves creating a physical pattern from materials like wood strips, cardboard, or plastic that are cut and assembled on-site.
Digital Templating
This modern approach uses a high-intensity laser or camera to scan the space and create a precise, 3D digital model. This data is then sent to the fabrication shop.
Why It's Important
Reduces Errors
An accurate template minimizes the risk of costly mistakes during the cutting and installation process.
Simplifies Installation
A precise template makes the final installation smoother and faster.
Aids in Material Planning
The template helps fabricators lay out cuts efficiently, which can help minimize material waste.
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Stage Five
After Template
If there are no changes at the time of template, we will begin fabrication in our shop immediately. If there are changes made at the time of your template appointment, a member of our team will reach out to go over the changes and price increases.
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Stage Six
Install Schedule
The time from template to install is 5-7 business days. A member of our team will call you to confirm a two-hour arrival window for install. If you have any scheduling restrictions, we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Stage Seven
Install
The time for install is dependent on the size of your project. We recommend planning for an entire day of work being conducted in your home. Our team will need clear access to and from the area of install, so please make sure children and pets are in other areas of the house.
If your project includes a full-height backsplash, we will template the backsplash measurements once we have installed your new counters. Typically we are able to be back within 48 hours to install the backsplash, but a member of our team will reach out to you to confirm your project timeline.
Before We Template
Get your home ready with the Homeowner Checklist.
Five things to take care of before your template appointment, so we can get in, get accurate measurements, and get out.
Ready When You Are
Let's get your project on the calendar.
Send us your project details and we'll have an initial quote back to you within 24 hours.
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