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Project Planning

Estimated step-by-step procedures to complete a project from design to occupancy (not including location selection).

 
Step
Duration
 
Design:
  • space plan and furniture layout
    (initially commences with your wish list and includes changes and adjustments until all requirements are met to everyone's satisfaction)
1 - 2 weeks
 
Construction working drawings:
  • drywall schedule
  • electrical drawings
  • reflected ceiling plan with all specifications
1 - 2 weeks
 
Color scheme including all sample material:
  • carpet
  • wood stain
  • tile
  • paint
  • fabric
  • etc
1 week
 
Building permits:
  • from local municipality
    or
  • building department
* 2 - 3 weeks
 
Quotations:
  • general construction work from different contractors
  • cabinetry quotations
* 1- 2 weeks
 
Construction:
  • will vary depending on the size of the job and on the contractor
    (Typically a location from 2000 to 4000 square feet can be completed in 4 - 6 weeks. This includes construction and installation of cabinetry)
4 - 6 weeks
 
Note: * can be done simultaneously
 

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Projects can be completed from start to finish in 8 - 12 weeks.
Note: * can be done simultaneously

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