The Phases

There are 5 basic steps to any project after the homeowner as decided what they want done

1. Research companies in your area

Call or log onto the Kansas City Better Business Bureau (www.kansascity.bbb.org)
Call or log onto the Kansas City Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (www.remodelingkc.com)
Talk to family, friends, neighbors and coworkers.

2. Review project with companies selected

3. Select a contractor and review project

4. The Project

Pre-construction:

Review with production manager and project lead
Order materials and confirm delivery date
Communicate status including any delays to customer

Construction

1) Tear-out, remove as needed. Haul away all debris.

2) Prep for installation

During this phase all foundational products and materials are put into place. The following is a list of such activities:

* Wall, floor and ceiling framing
* Subfloor and sheathing (for roofs)
* Enhancing structural strength of existing framing
* Electrical and plumbing rough-in
* Support material for tubs and shower bases
* Backing for grab bars

3) Installation

In general installation of finished materials and products happens in the following order.
1. Walls and Ceiling sheetrocked

* Sheetrock, tape and finish available areas
* Concrete or wonderboard used behind areas that will be tiled

Note: The area is draped off and sealed as much as is possible, but even with these precautions this is usually the messiest phase of construction. Sheetrock dust is hard to contain.

2. Initial installation of fixtures

* Tubs and Showers
* Initial cabinetry: Vanities in bathrooms and base cabinets in kitchens

4. Wall board in remaining areas

* Tub and shower areas get water resistant sheetrock, concrete board or wonderboard depending on the final product in shower area.

5. Flooring installed

* Laminate. wonderboard or concrete board
* Vinyl flooring, ceramic or stone tiles, laminate or hardwood floors

6. Wall covering

* Paint, paper or tile is installed

7. Remaining cabinetry

* Bathroom: Lavatory top, Medicine Cabinets, Toilet toppers, etc
* Kitchens: Upper cabinets.

8. Remaining fixtures

* Sinks, lavatories, faucets, etc

8. Millwork and trim

* Finished woodwork is installed.
** It is usually painted or stained before installation and then touched up afterwards, but there are some circumstances that require it to be painted/stained in place.

9 Finish Electrical

* Lighting fixtures, fans, switch plates, plug-in covers, etc

10. Touch-up and Punchlist

* The project lead or salesman goes through the job with the homeowner before he has done is final touch up. A punchlist is created for the last day of work.

5. Post-Project

After the project is completed to the homeowners satisfaction a final statement and questionnaire is sent to homeowner to fill out and send back to the office. This information is used taken very seriously and is used to better our process.

If you would like a more detailed look at the Mr. Remodeler process you can see the breakout of a complete change out of a bathroom by clicking here.