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Frequently Asked Questions
There are many ways to go about dreaming, designing and creating a
kitchen that is special and unique to you. Visiting a cabinet showroom
such as Wood Specialists and meeting with a kitchen designer ensures
that you get the look and layout that will make your kitchen work for
you. Getting ideas from pictures and articles in magazines can help with
the initial design process.
Like cars or weddings or vacations, a kitchen budget will vary with each
individual. Even a small kitchen can vary in price. A larger or more
elaborate kitchen will cost more, The actual price for a kitchen includes
many variables and products. Knowing your investment capabilities and the
relative value of your home will provide a wise cost-to-value camparison.
In new construction, a rule of thumb is that kitchen cabinetry should run
approximately 10 to 15% of the total market value of the home.
Each job is different. Sometimes the process can take weeks or months of
planning. Other times, decisions can be made quickly. Once the major decisions
and designs are made, bulding and installing a new kitchen will generally
take 6-8 weeks.
If the existing cabinets were originally built by us, we can match door
styles and wood types. Due to the unique characteristics inherent in wood
and the aging process of nature, you should expect some variations between
your new cabinets and your existing cabinets. We do not guarantee any match
to cabinets that were not originally built by Wood Specialists.
No, we do not. There are several companies in our area that specialize in
this kind of work and are better able to serve your needs.
Wood Specialists Inc. can supply several countertop options. We carry a full selection of laminates,
solid surfaces, granites and other surfaces for you to choose from.
A large portion of our business does come from contractors, but Wood Specialists will do
projects for individuals as well. We design, build and install your cabinets
and countertops. Wood Specialists do not provide general contractor services, so any removal
of existing cabinets, as well as any constuction, electrical and plumbing
modifications would need to be provided by you or your contractor.
Wood Specialists builds cabinets for both new construction and remodeling. However,
we do not provide general contractor services, so any removal of existing cabinets,
as well as any constuction, electrical and plumbing modifications would need to
be provided by you or a suitable representative from the trades.
At Wood Specialists Inc., we are proud of our workmanship and products. Our
cabinets carry a one year material and labor guarantee. Other products that we
use when producing our cabinets are covered by the manufacturer's warranties. This
ensures your new cabinets will meet your quality expectation and the project is
completed to your satisfaction.
We can estimate the cost of a project based on drawings and floor plans
provided to us. If you choose, we will gladly design the kitchen to your
specifications once you contract with us to build your cabinets. We will
provide preliminary drawings to you after a design retainer has been paid. When
you are satisfied with the layout and design, we will proceed with floor
plans and elevations that will be used to specify exactly how your cabinets
will be built and installed. These drawings are available to you when you
purchase your project.
It is your option to have your kitchen designed for free by those that
can offer that. We dedicate many hours of time, talent and resources to create
a kitchen that meets your expectations as well as our level of standards. The
payment of a design retainer assures you of priority service. The entire amount
that you pay for these services is credited back to your account when you
purchase cabinets from Wood Specialists Inc.
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