Homeowners sometimes experience “sticker shock” with a renovation due to unrealistic expectations about costs. In fact, sticker shock is a common reason kitchen remodels go over budget. Fortunately, avoiding this can be simple. A trusted remodeling company in the area, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park, shares how to avoid sticker shock.

1. Work with a reliable remodeler. It’s not always the homeowner’s fault if their project goes over the budget. Sometimes, sticker shock occurs because a contractor is being vague about the costs (or even downplaying them). For this reason, work with a remodeler that values transparency. You’ll know this because they’ll be very precise and detailed about the kitchen estimate you get from them.
2. Do some research in advance. This way, you’ll have a good idea about what particular materials and accessories will cost. By doing your homework and making decisions about what you want in your kitchen remodel early, you don’t just avoid sticker shock — you can make the design and planning stage more streamlined.
3. Know where to splurge and where to save. It can be tempting to spend on new finishes and materials for your kitchen remodel, but this also means higher expenses. What you need to do is prioritize upgrades that you know you need — like newer, more efficient appliances — and hold off on the premium ones until later.

A Brief Look at Our Safe Remodeling Process

At DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park, we aim to take the stress out of your kitchen remodel with our Safe Remodeling Process. Our streamlined approach to any home upgrade starts with a precise kitchen quote and concludes with a final walkthrough to determine whether the project is completed to your satisfaction. Here’s a quick look at the process.

1. We’ll meet you via webinar or at our design center to listen to your needs and discuss your goals.
2. Our professional team will conduct a thorough home survey that allows us to create a more detailed and accurate written proposal.
3. We’ll review the designs we’ve crafted with you, and help you land on the options that best integrate the features you want. During this meetup, we may also present proposal options so you’ll have a clearer idea about overall costs.
4. With a detailed contract to set the right tone and map expectations, we’ll start on your kitchen remodel once everything is signed for.

Remodeling Done With Integrity

It’s not just our Safe Remodeling Process that makes us the go-to company for kitchen remodels in the Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka areas. We also adhere to our own Code of Values™. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park only makes agreements that we are willing, able and intend to keep. And we always want to make sure there’s effective communication between us and our clients to avoid unmet expectations. 

Let’s Start a Conversation!

Make your kitchen remodel a positive experience by turning to DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park. Our name is the first one that pops up when you look up “kitchen contractor near me” online. You can start a conversation with us by calling (954) 637-6386 or filling out this handy contact form. We can meet with you via webinar, and our design center in St. Louis Park is open.