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Kitchen Remodeling Project Management
Kitchen Remodeling Project Management guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Kitchen Remodeling Project Management? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Kitchen Remodeling Project Management work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Kitchen Remodeling Project Management work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Kitchen Remodeling Project Management labor cost? What are the important Kitchen Remodeling Project Management quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Kitchen Remodeling Project Management - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Kitchen Remodeling Project Management? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Kitchen Remodeling Project Management expect to pay between $532.50 to $4,260.00 for each remodel organization. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Kitchen Remodeling Project Management work? | Your Kitchen Remodeling Project Management project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Kitchen Remodeling Project Management work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Kitchen Remodeling Project Management work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the projects may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Kitchen Remodeling Project Management something that I can do myself? | The typical Kitchen Remodeling Project Management project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Kitchen Remodeling Project Management requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
Kitchen Remodeling Project Management - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Kitchen Remodeling Project Management. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Kitchen Remodeling Project Management work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The design will contain a complete list of finishes, materials, and fixtures with quantities
- The design will include a detailed estimate of total project cost, including breakouts for rentals, materials, labor and all fees
- The design will include a detailed schedule plan, broken out by major activities and include key milestones by week
- Weekly status meetings will be held to review milestone progress, budget status and issues
Kitchen Remodeling Project Management - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Kitchen Remodeling Project Management. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the projects work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of projects, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for Remodel organization and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order projects; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of projects; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store projects in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review material choices for Kitchen Remodeling Project Management with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Review and approve floor plan(s), elevation(s), and section / detail drawings
- Obtain a permit for Kitchen Remodeling Project Management from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Schedule and supervise Kitchen Remodeling Project Management permit inspection
- Inspect Kitchen Remodeling Project Management and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
