How is it different working with Provanti Designs on my remodel project?

Henry Ford had it right when he said, “Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.” That is why I developed the 5 Essential Keys™ to Every Successful Remodel. I work with homeowners ideally before they even meet with a general contractor. With you I assess your needs, research, design and specify all the plans and materials for your remodel. Completing these steps makes you “ready” to talk with contractors/remodelers. It puts the power of knowledge in your hands.

Why is it important to have everything specified in detail prior to interviewing remodel contractors?

When you have a well specified and solid plan it eliminates the grey areas, guess work, and chances for assumptions. This is a good thing as they are the avenues to disappointments, cost overruns and time delays. Detailed specifications and solid plans give any good remodeler an excellent basis for their estimate of cost and time to completion. And that is your ultimate goal – to have a valid estimate of cost and time to completion.

How does this approach help me manage my budget?

Bids that are built upon detailed specifications offer you line-by-line item costing. With this level of detail, you now have power over your remodel investment. It is much easier to compare various bids on an apples-to-apples basis. And if you need to modify your total overall expenditure, you will have the data necessary to delete or add items. You need to have the power to control your investment

Why did you develop this approach with the 5 Essential Keys™ to Every Successful Remodel?

Over the years, I have received many calls from homeowners mid-way through their remodel project wanting to hire me to solve the problems that have cropped up. These problems always arise because the remodel plan was not well defined prior to demolition and construction. Invariably the construction bid was based upon assumptions that were never fully explored until time of installation resulting in a disconnect between specification and execution. Once things go awry midway through your remodel, you feel trapped and often unsure how to proceed, no one wants to find themselves in this position. It is important to keep in mind one thing – contractors build – that’s what they do. To expect them to also consistently excel at paper work, design specifications, exploring all the options best for your project and reading your mind is a tall order. Recognizing where my expertise serves the remodeling process led me to define the 5 Essential Keys™ to Every Successful Remodel, which guarantees that the proper steps are taken in the proper order. This method ensures that your remodel goes smoothly as it meets your needs and investment level.