Do kitchen remodeling firms differ much?
Yes and no, but you don’t want to find out the difference after the project is done. The prices usually don’t vary much. Building materials run at a remarkably similar gross profit margin, despite the product. The prices in a large box store can be about the same as at a small design studio for comparable products. The differences will be in the number and quality of the services provided. Some just provide design and cabinet sales but no installation and some, like Bay Kitchens, also offer turn-key services, right down to paint and flooring. Look for a guaranteed start and a guaranteed completion date in the purchase agreement. Also, look for computer aids like integrated design, scheduling, and management systems. Finally, does the firm try to educate you or just sell you? That’s a major difference. How long does it take to create a kitchen plan? That depends on how quickly you make decisions (and there are a lot), on how busy the design firm is, and how complex your project is. A go
