Design Services

A good design is a key ingredient to a successful remodel.  Before any work is performed on your home, it is important to think through the details of your project from start to finish.  This is key to help control costs, determine realistic length of your project, and help ensure your project is in line with your vision.  A qualified, experienced designer can help you with this process, including providing 3-D renderings and detailed specifications with pricing.

The Kresge Design Philosophy

Don't work around your space - make your space work for you!  We will evaluate your space and function relationship to your needs and desires.  Design elements are specifically chosen based on how you want to use your space and how the space will make you feel.

Kresge Contracting utilizes a collaborative design process.  Our qualified, experienced team works with clients to create custom solutions for each project.  Every effort is made to understand our client's needs.  We know that your personal environment has a large impact on your emotional well-being.  Let us help you create a functional space that you will love to call home.

A Design Typically Includes

• A site evaluation to determine sizes, conditions and mechanical needs
• Creation of a scaled floorplan
• Development of specifications (part of the formal quote process)
• Follow-up revisions from meeting with Homeowner
• Clients receive their own copy of the revised plans and specifications

Budgets, Estimates and Quotes - Understanding the Difference

Budget - is a global range based on the type of project, a general dollar range one can expect to spend, often based on review of regional or local remodeling statistics and/or personal experience

Estimate - breaks the budget down into categories (e.g., countertops, cabinets, floors, etc.), still a generalization or ball-park figure, does not include specifics relating to the actual project

Quote - a detailed written specification taking into consideration the specific project details, a thorough representation of one's project based on personal needs, goals and desires for the project.

Why We Use Quotes Instead of Estimates

We want you to be able to make informed decisions based on your goals and budget.  An actual quote helps you to understand the real cost of your project.  It clarifies your expectations so that both you and your remodeling contractor are on the same page.  There are many companies who provide cheap or free estimates (and often call them quotes), however these are often quick generaliziations based on non-specific or inaccurate assumptions.  Many consumers are lured by these cheap fees or offers for a "free design" only to discover key elements missing, hidden costs when they start remodeling or that the project isn't what they had envisioned.

We take the guesswork out of the equation.  Because we are thorough, taking the time to understand your needs and wants, getting accurate measurements and drawing up detailed specifications, you receive a great value for what you spend.  Our design fees vary based on the complexity of the project and are credited back to you on your remodeling project.  In the end, by working with our team, you have a solid workable design that fits your vision and your budget.