Three phases, one considered plan
The construction weeks are only part of the journey. Before work begins, we develop drawings, choose fixtures and finishes, review the project with our trade partners, and prepare the scope, contract, and payment schedule. Then we order materials, arrange permits, and coordinate the construction calendar.
The time each phase needs depends on your home, the scope of the work, and the choices you make. Tell us early if you are working toward a holiday, family event, or other deadline so we can discuss what is realistic.
Design and planning
This is where your ideas become a coordinated plan. Drawings are reviewed and refined together, finish materials are selected, and our trade partners walk through the technical work. A complex layout requires more design time than a refresh that keeps everything in place.
Your availability for meetings and decisions also matters. Many kitchen projects allow about one to three months for design and planning; your own schedule will reflect the level of customization you choose.
Ordering, permitting, and scheduling
After the plan and contract are in place, materials are ordered and the permit application is submitted. Permit review can range from a few days to a few months, depending on the project and the city’s workload. Materials are staged and trades are scheduled around confirmed delivery dates.
For many kitchen projects, ordering and staging may take one to two months. This is separate from the construction period, and long-lead products can change the window.
Typical construction windows
Bathrooms generally take 3–12 weeks; kitchens 4–16+ weeks; basements 4–12+ weeks; and main-level or multiroom projects 8–24+ weeks. These are broad planning ranges, with your detailed calendar provided before work starts.
Custom work often depends on a sequence of measurements. A shower base may need to be installed before wall panels can be measured, and the glass may be measured only after those surfaces are complete. For example, shower installation can range from roughly a week for a tile shower with available components to 8–10 weeks for sequentially fabricated solid-surface components and custom glass. Your selections determine which sequence applies.
Know what happens next
Eric manages the work and keeps you informed about progress and the following day’s plan. If a hidden condition or a requested change affects timing, you have a direct contact to talk through it.
See the full No-Surprises Plan or compare the kitchen options and their timing.
