Bathroom Remodeling and the Costs
The cost of bathroom remodeling often surprise homeowners. I believe it must stem from the size of the room and therefor the perception that it must be inexpensive. There are a few ways to tackle a bathroom remodel and it’s first a good idea to understand what the definition of a remodel is. RemodelWest approaches a bath remodel by completely removing all existing materials within the space. This means we tear out all the cabinetry, tile, flooring, sheetrock and even the plumbing and electrical wiring. It’s common for bathrooms to have water damage at the tub/shower locations and around the toilet. So this is not a face lift approach but more about getting access to the skeleton of your home…Before and After Gallery of RemodelWest Projects
Over the past couple years, Remodel West has made some amazing transformations to homes in the area. These projects include kitchen remodels in Cupertino, Los Altos, Foster City, Los Gatos and Saratoga and bathroom remodels in Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and San Jose.
Take a look at the before and after video and let us know what you think of these projects.
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New Kitchen Remodel Completed in Saratoga, Ca
Remodel West first visited this home in July of 2010 to take initial measurements and assess existing conditions of the house. Homeowners, Jim and Nancy were referred to us by a friend of theirs who had a kitchen remodeled by Remodel West. Jim and Nancy wanted to remodel their kitchen mainly to update the outdated materials and appliances they had in their home. For example, the typical oak flooring, light tile with brown grout, and white appliances. A dropped ceiling with recessed center to accommodate the fluorescent light box also needed an update. Over the next few months, these homeowners would meet with the RemodelWest design team to walk through each step of the design process. Designers Kirk and Sarah…Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in Cupertino
Remodel West is Progressing Through the Design Process with a New Project in Palo Alto
Remodel West Design Inc. is busy designing a remodel project for a family in Palo Alto, California. Take a look at the most recent version of design on the exterior of the house.
RemodelWest’s Design Process consists of several meetings with the homeowners to discuss various elements of their project.
At this point designers have met with the homeowners to: 1. Review design drawings at various stages 2. Material Selection: current ideas include concrete flooring throughout the home, western red cedar siding and the possibility of implementing a radiant heated flooring system 3. Visit cost of the project
Stay tuned for updates!…
Did you know contractors must be certified by the EPA?
When interviewing general or specialty remodeling contractors you should be aware that a new law was put into place by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) specific to lead paint and materials in existing homes. This federal regulation went into affect March of 2010 which is designed to protect inhabitants of homes being remodeled from Lead based paint AND other products as well as the construction workers. This new law requires contractors to become trained and certified by the EPA which is called a Certified Renovator. Next to being sure your contractor has the proper license and insurance you now need to ask if they are a Certified Renovator from the EPA. If not well then you should reconsider…RemodelWest on Yelp, InsiderPages, Ratepoint and MORE
Over the past few years, the online review market has made a huge impact on consumers…EVERYWHERE!Since 1992, Cupertino Kitchen Design/RemodelWest has made a priority out of homeowner satisfaction and made a real commitment to providing a quality experience to each and every client. With the advancement of online reviews, Remodel West can see their dedication paying off in a big way.
Take the opportunity to learn about the community’s experience with Remodel West on:
Yelp (Be sure to check out our “filtered reviews”-these are real reviews from real clients”
Ratepoint
Insider Pages
Yahoo! Local
Google Maps
Angie’s List
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RemodelWest Introduces Before and After Gallery to Online Portfolio
Along with RemodelWest’s brand new website (www.remodelwest.com), we would like to introduce the Before and After Gallery to our Portfolio.
When homeowners are shopping around for a remodeling company, a portfolio of their finished projects is one of the most important qualifying tools. RemodelWest has been building both their online and print portfolios since 1992. We have found that seeing images of the area prior to the commencement of construction helps set the stage for the breathtaking finished project photos. The transformation from “before” to “after” is what enables homeowners to realize that their dreams can become a reality.Let us WOW you with our Before and…