We understand that you may have a lot of questions starting a remodel project. Here are some common questions and answers.
Once a design is complete, we will know exactly how long your project should take. Your designer can share this information with you. More often than not, we finish before the planned timeline. However, despite our best efforts in planning and execution, small issues can and do arise so we may not have your project completed within the planned timeline. Rest assured that every effort will be made to complete your project as close to the planned timeline as possible, so that you can use and love your new space as quickly as you can!
This can vary a bit, based on the location of your home relative to our office. Our carpenters arrive at our office by 8:00 a.m. to prepare for the day, and usually start work at customers’ homes by 8:45 or 9:00, depending on the location. Work for the day is usually completed by 3:30 or 4:00 p.m.
No, our work is conducted Monday through Friday.
This is entirely up to you -- our policy is whatever you are comfortable with. Some clients want to be there at all times, and others want to be out of the country! From experience, we have seen that the process is less stressful for clients that don’t feel they have to be there all the time.
We recommend doing this. Moving the refrigerator and microwave to the living room, for example, along with a table for some preparation space, can make things a lot easier. We can assist with this, the same the day the old kitchen is removed, if you like. We can plan for this when we meet for the pre-production meeting in your home.
We work with several different countertop fabricators for different products, but we require them all to provide a 10-business-day turnaround, from the time the digital template is made, to the day the counter is installed. Depending on the length of the job and the scope of work, we may have everything else completed prior to this, so there may be a wait for the countertop installation. After the countertop is installed, we can complete final items, such as the installation of appliances, etc. This process can also apply to more complex bathroom vanity tops. Ask your designer how the countertop in your project will be manufactured.
We don’t generally need to do this, as the delay is only a matter of a week or so at most, and the appliances aren’t installed anyway. However, if the countertop has an unusually long lead time, whether planned or unplanned, we can install a temporary top and sink for you to use in the meantime.
The federal government outlawed lead in residential paint in 1978. Homes built prior to that could theoretically have lead paint, but by the 1950s and 1960s, manufacturers were phasing it out anyway. By law, we are required to check for the presence of lead paint on surfaces that we are removing in any home built before 1978. This is generally done at the pre-production meeting or at the start of the job. If lead is found, DreamMaker and its staff are certified to safely remove this material from the home. If your home was built before 1978, you will be provided a pamphlet titled Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools.
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This was our second time using Dream Makers to renovate our home. We were happy with our first project, a bathroom remodel, so we chose them to completely renovate our kitchen. I cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Dream Makers. Kami has an enthusiasm that is unmatched by any designer I have ever worked with. She was genuinely excited to create a completely new space for us. After seeing our home she designed a kitchen that was exactly what we wanted and needed. Dream Makers is very honest about cost and stays within the parameters of the price quoted. They are also honest about scheduling so we were prepared knowing exactly when the project would begin. In addition, they are honest about how long the project will take. They told us 5-6 weeks, but actually completed the project in a mere 4 weeks. Not only was Kami phenomenal but we were so happy to have Ryan as our master carpenter. He was up front about the schedule he would keep and we always knew when he would be at the house. Even with it being a major project he was extremely respectful, friendly and professional. His perfectionism is obvious and everything he constructed was gorgeous. It is clear he takes a lot of pride in his work as he should. We have a beautiful new space that has transformed our home. I would recommend Dream Makers to anyone looking to renovate their home.
This company readily addressed our decision to remodel an upstairs bathroom. Macy (sales and design) took us under her wing and professionally guided us from her knowledge, experience and expertise. All communications were timely and the entire project was on schedule. Ryan managed our project with expert skills and an impressive work ethic. He is friendly, hard working, timely and communicated all details clearly with us. I strongly recommend this company for the worthwhile investment of creating dream living areas.
They did everything they said they would do when they said they would do it, there were no surprises, and I’m thrilled with the result
Bathroom remodel. It is beautiful. Macy, Rob, and Gerry were amazing. Macy can almost see inside your mind, what the vision is. Rob is so amazing, kind, and considerate. Would recommend him for any job. It came out beyond my expectations! Thanks for making my dream come true!
Wonderful experience and result, again. This is the third time I’ve used DreamMakers and love their professionalism, quality of work, and ease of working with.
We partially remodeled a small bathroom, working with DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen in Ann Arbor. Their work is high quality and schedule was adhered to. Our lead carpenter Rob, was outstanding. Betty, our designer was also a great person, very knowledgeable and helpful in the design development and also very effective in the overall design phase. All in all we had a pleasant experience and fine result.
I was impressed by the timely manner my project was completed. I had my kitchen, laundry room, guest bathroom, and foyer completed in four weeks! My home was left clean every day at the end of the work day. I was kept aware of the progress and who was coming to my house to do what every day. I will definitely use DreamMaker for my next project.
Dreammaker in Ann Arbor just completed a full kitchen remodel in my home and I couldn’t be happier! This is my first house, and I never remodeled anything before and Macy (the designer) made it super easy! She took into account my personal style, and included all my must haves even in a relatively challenging space. Can’t recommend Dreammaker enough. I think the pictures speak for themselves!
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