Do you have friends, family members, or neighbors in Long Beach who have gone through a kitchen remodel? They might be happy with the end result but will likely tell you that the process of having their kitchen remodeled was not at all enjoyable. Maybe it was because their kitchen was out of commission for months longer than they anticipated, or because they ended up paying way more than they had originally planned. In other cases, their Long Beach kitchen remodeling company may have been difficult to deal with, and the homeowner had to constantly stay on top of them just to get them to do what they said they would do.
Here at Scott McKee Construction, we don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect to have a good experience with a kitchen remodeling company. Yes, a major kitchen remodel is complex—involving multiple trades and a lot of details—but a general contractor who is experienced and organized will know how to manage all of that in a way that doesn’t create an unpleasant experience for you as a homeowner.
A lot of the problems that people experience with general contractors in a major kitchen remodel have to do with poor planning on the part of the general contractor. The contactor doesn’t get supplies and materials ordered in a timely manner. He or she has poor management skills or underestimates costs and the time it takes to get things done.
A major part of keeping kitchen remodels on schedule also has to do with hiring the right subcontractors. A project can easily be held up if a subcontractor fails to show up when scheduled or if they do their job poorly and then have to redo it. That’s why, at Scott McKee Construction, we only use subcontractors (electricians, plumbers, etc.) who we know are reliable and skilled. In our more than 35 years working as general contractors in the area, we have put together a great network of subcontractors who we can call on to do great work for our clients!
In addition, some general contractors overextend themselves. They have multiple jobs going on at once and have a hard time staying on top of all of them. As a result, your kitchen remodel can fall through the cracks. You may not see your general contractor for days or even weeks at a time while they are working on projects other than yours. Then, you are forced to become the “squeaky wheel” in order to get your general contractor to make your project their priority. You don’t have to do that when you work with Scott McKee Construction. We keep your project moving forward and stay in communication with you throughout the process. You should never have to call us and ask why your project is at a standstill!
If you are considering a kitchen remodeling project in Long Beach or any of the surrounding areas, we’d love to talk with you! We can meet you in your home and talk through the various options and provide you with a quote. Contact us today to make an appointment.
