FAQS
What does 312 Kitchen & Bath do?
312 Kitchen & Bath offers remodel services with contractor, designer and supplier sources for luxury residential remodeling. We specialize in custom kitchen and bathroom remodeling, including whole house and condo renovations.
Which cities or metros do you serve?
Our current service areas include greater Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin.
How much should I plan to budget for my remodel project?
According to HGTV, Zillow, Home Depot, the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and other leading industry sources, they recommend you budget between 5% to 15% of your home value for a complete kitchen or primary bathroom remodel. The range in cost simply comes down to the size of your space and the quality of your finishes. For example; you could choose a high-end kitchen appliance package that could cost $10K, $15K, $20K or more. Just as you could select a soaker tub for your bathroom that could cost $500 or $5,000 or somewhere in between. However, since you recieve our best pricing with full transparency on all of your project finishes, our supplier showroom experts will recommend what is smart for you, your style, and your home value.
Does your design services include material selection help and drawings?
Yes, our experienced and knowledgeable showroom supplier representatives at ProSource and Ferguson will provide their expert guidance with selecting beautiful finishes of products, materials, styles and colors for your remodel. And depending on your project scope, they'll create detailed 3D and 2D design drawings, which can help bring your new space to stunning visual life. They'll also provide you with product samples and a picture portfolio of your selections with our best available pricing.
Why is ProSource and Ferguson your exclusive suppliers?
Both Ferguson and ProSource are nationwide with hundreds of locations, and they have the largest selection of brands and manufactures in North America. With their multibillion dollar buying power, they can save our clients the most money when compared to other supplier sources. While you can purchase your project products and materials elsewhere, ProSource and Ferguson will match or beat anyone on pricing for all brands, products and materials they stock or supply. And you'll order your finishes and pay our suppliers directly with our best pricing with full transparency.
Who are your general contractors and installers?
We find our skilled general contractors and installers through our quality suppliers at ProSource and Ferguson. Our contractors are applicably licensed and fully insured with many years of experience. And they can provide you with the luxury remodel results you desire and will love. Because our trusted contractors come from our established network of nationwide suppliers, you can be assured they are committed to providing you with outstanding service and exceptional quality for your remodel project.
Who manages my project schedule of construction to completion?
Your remodel project will be managed by your general contractor, which will include daily and weekly scheduling of demolition, construction, installation, remodel supervision, inspections, and much more. And of course, they will coordinate with ProSource and Ferguson for your deliveries of products and materials, including property access.
How long will my remodel project take to complete?
Every remodel timeline varies, depending on the size and scope of the project, along with what type of property it is and access. Our skilled contractors have every incentive to complete your project as quickly as possible with the quality and attention to detail you expect. However, if all your finishes are on-site or ready for delivery, most kitchen and bathroom (full) remodels average 4-6 weeks from demolition to completion, excluding major strucutural, mechanical or unforeseen required work.
Are your services right for my remodel needs?
Our luxury remodeling services are intended for a full remodel (down to the studs) or a complete high-end, cosmetic renovation, where most everything is replaced. And with a minimum remodel budget of $25,000.
Will you match or beat any bid for my remodel project?
Yes, we will happily match or beat any luxury remodel bid you receive and share with us from another reputable, licensed and insured general contractor that's offering the exact same scope of work for less.
What makes 312 Kitchen & Bath different?
We take value-minded approach to creating luxury spaces that offer the best bang for your remodel buck, while also maximizing your home value. Beacuse our goal is make make your dream kitchen, bathroom or home beautiful, functional and affordable, with smart design, style and colors that you will love.
How do I pay for my remodel project?
As for our remodel proposal, your first payment will be invoiced via email by us from FreshBooks, where you can securely pay online. We accept payments from all major credit cards, Apple Pay, and ACH bank transfers (checking or savings). And we do not add any service fees. For all remaining project proposal payments, you pay the general contractor directlly assigned to your project with a check. And of course, you pay our suppliers directly for the purchase of your project finishes.
Why hire 312 Kitchen & Bath?
We realize that remodeling your kitchen, bathroom or entire home can be both exciting and overwhelming. And we know our remodel and design services can help you achieve the affordable look of luxury. Our team of contractors, designers and suppliers will strive to provide you with beautiful remodel results. Even if and when you have other remodel bids, we're usually more competitive in pricing due to the low overhead costs of our small to medium size general contractors. Unllike big remodel companies, we don't have the high costs of a fancy showroom and employees, as we rely on our supplier showrooms and their expert team at ProSource and Ferguson. And our supplier showroom representatives can provide exceptional design guidance with creative, budget-friendly solutions at no additional cost. So you don't need an expensive interior designer or achitect for your remodel project.
Why don't you have a toll-free phone number?
Because our main 312 business phone number is used for texting and FaceTime calls with our clients, contractors and suppliers, which is not available with a toll-free number. Besides, there's no longer toll charges for calling long-distance in North America.
Why do you show your completed projects with stock photos?
We're proud of our completed luxury home remodel projects, which we feature on our website. However, we also display trending kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces for style and color ideas, which can help our current and potential clients envision the exciting design possibilities for their remodel.
How do I get started with 312 Kitchen & Bath?
It all starts by requesting a free estimate, where we'll schedule a virtual consultation with you to review your remodel wish list and project photos. And we'll discuss our design and remodel process before sending you a quote for your project. If your project involves structural or major mechanical changes, we may coordinate an on-site visit at your home with one of our local general contractors, who we find through our trusted network of nationwide suppliers. Once you e-sign our proposal, we'll coordinate your showroom shopping and contractor introduction. Our quality suppliers have expert showroom representatives and designers to assist you with selecting beautiful finishes, styles and colors. And your dedicated general contractor will coordinate and manage your remodel construction work from start to finish for stunning and stress-free results.