8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey

Congratulations on starting your kitchen renovation journey!

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and we believe a kitchen

renovation is your opportunity to create an amazing space, shaped

by your personality and your lifestyle.

A renovation is a big investment and while it’s fun to choose your

colours, handles and benchtops, it’s also really important to choose

the right supplier to work with.

As part of the Dream Doors global franchise brand that specialises

in kitchen renovations, we have the collective experience of

renovating thousands of kitchens. We’ve taken that knowledge

and prepared these 8 important questions that you should ask any

kitchen renovation company - even us!

1. How much do you charge for a quote?Quoting for a kitchen is a complex job. To be done properly, it

requires an onsite visit to measure and discuss options and then

the materials and time for installation need to be costed out and

presented back to you. Some suppliers will charge you for their

time to do this, but larger kitchen renovation companies with

proven systems can streamline this process. They leverage their

experience and technology, and absorb the cost for an in-home

quote as a part of the cost of running their business.

2. How much experience do you have?When you’re renovating your kitchen, you want to know the

company you’ve chosen has the experience to do the job on time,

on budget and to the standard you expect and agree on. All of this

comes down to the experience of the company you work with.

Choose a supplier that specialises in kitchens, not just a generalist

tradie that dabbles in kitchens.

8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey

3. Do I need to replace everything in my kitchen?The fact is, the more that needs replacing during your kitchen

renovation, the more it’s going to cost. Keeping your existing

internal cabinetry or base cabinets and refacing the doors, handles,

inserts and benchtops is a great way to give your kitchen a brand-

new look and feel for less. See if your supplier offers this more

affordable option, or just looks to quote you for a complete kitchen

replacement.

4. What materials do you use?Did you know that there are different standards of materials used

in kitchen cabinetry? While some imported products may save you

money upfront, you may find they warp, bubble and chip much

sooner than quality products. Look for suppliers that offer Australian

High Moisture Resistant (HMR) materials. These are made to

Australian standards and are suitable for areas that are prone to

water and spills. An added benefit is these products are often

manufactured locally, so you are also supporting a local business.

5. What warranty do you offer?When you are renovating or installing a new kitchen, you want

to be sure that you have a strong warranty in place that protects

you if something isn’t working as it should. You want to know that

the company issuing the warranty has been around longer than

the warranty period! A great way to validate the credibility of the

company, and therefore the warranty, is to ask what insurance they

have in place to cover you for the renovation itself.

8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey

6. Do you offer payment options?Having a number of ways to pay for you kitchen, including interest

free, is again often a sign of a larger and more reputable kitchen

renovation company. Having the option of interest free payment

could be the difference between your new kitchen and your dream

kitchen, or could have you enjoying that kitchen sooner than you

thought.

7. How do you communicate?A home renovation of any kind can disrupt your everyday life, and

a kitchen renovation is no different. Good communication with your

supplier can mean the difference between an easy or stressful

experience. Don’t be afraid to ask how they keep you updated and

what their process is if things don’t go the way you expected. But

more than that, start assessing your supplier from your very first

interaction. Were they helpful and responsive? How keen were they

to answer your more complex questions? How fast did they turn

around your quote? These things will often be a good indicator of

how they will communicate during the installation.

8. Do I need to organise my own tradespeople?Some renovation companies may require you to contact

tradespeople independently to carry out some of the more

particular aspects of the renovation, such as tiling or plumbing. At

Dream Doors, we manage the entire project from start to finish,

including the coordination of all tradespeople.

8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey

From a simple makeover to a complete kitchen redesign,

your dream kitchen is closer than you think We are specialists

in creating stunning kitchens that bring your home to life, and

we pride ourselves on our quality and workmanship.

As a locally owned and run franchise, we are the perfect

balance of big systems and processes and small business

customer service.

Give us a call today on 1800 373 263 or visit us online and

let our team help you with your dream kitchen!

dreamdoorskitchens.com.au

8 Questions To Ask On Your Kitchen Renovation Journey