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KCBR Design | Remodel is a local family-owned business proudly serving the Kansas City metro for eight years.

Yes. KCBR Design | Remodel is fully licensed and insured with a one-million-dollar work comp and general
liability insurance policy under a five-million-dollar umbrella.

Yes! Each of our employees go through a vigorous hiring process, which includes a complete background check. We have assembled a passionate team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and impeccable craftsmanship. We know our clients can feel confident with our talented and trustworthy team to get the job done right and bring their vision to life.
Our team of in-house employees complete a training program ensuring they know and understand the KCBR Design | Remodel way and provide our standard quality work!

Absolutely! We believe any reputable contractor will have no issues providing
you with references of their work.

We are a full-scale design and remodeling firm that can
take on various projects. While we specialize in bathrooms we also do kitchens, basements, main level, and
whole home remodels. With an in-house team of dedicated employees our overhead is such that we typically,
we do not take on smaller updates or refreshes.

Most of the fluctuation in numbers is actually client driven. So, with the
exception of possible change orders, KCBR Design | Remodel’s estimates are generally within 10-20% of final invoice total. Our
estimates are only as good as the scope of work provided. This is why we focus on design at the front end of
each project to establish a clear scope of work. Once we have a clear understanding of our clients’ wants and
needs we are able to provide an accurate and detailed estimate. Typically all labor apart from plumbing,
electrical, and HVAC are fixed however sometimes additional labor may be necessary.

Each project we take on is different and the duration of work depends on the size and scope of the project. Typically, kitchens and basements are 8-12 weeks, bathrooms 3-8 weeks, and main level or whole home remodels are 12-16 + weeks.

The short answer is yes. We promote livable remodeling and do everything in our power to make the experience as least disruptive to your daily routine as possible. However, every remodel is different and there are some exceptions to this rule which can be discussed further if necessary. Should you choose to temporarily relocate during your project, KCBR Design | Remodel can recommend vendors to assist you with the moving, storing, and organizing of your belongings.

Every remodel is different, but generally we suggest that the following steps be taken in order to protect your belongings. 

• Remove any items on the wall (artwork, photos, shelves etc.) leading up to the work area and any smaller items in the work area should also be removed.
• Closets in the work area should be emptied so we can seal them prior to construction.
• Prepare a space for your materials. We ask for a spot in the garage or basement about the size of a car for material storage. If materials cannot be stored on site KCBR Design | Remodel can arrange for storage at an additional cost.

Generally our clients purchase all materials through KCBR Design | Remodel and our preferred vendors. This enables us to coordinate the timing of deliveries to line up with your project start date, track materials, and handle of any issues should your materials arrive damaged or missing parts. More importantly this allows us to pass on industry discounts when applicable to our clients. We believe in being fully transparent, which means we will show you our cost and our markup, so there is no second guessing when it comes to pricing. We have fostered long standing and strong relationships with our local vendors and suppliers, however you’re never limited to just our preferred vendors.

Not all construction requires a permit, however we pull permits for all basement projects, whole home remodels, and attic finishes. Other remodels that would require a permit would be for example: any project where there are the addition of breakers or the moving of load bearing walls. A typical bathroom remodel where everything stays in the same location and just gets upgraded will not need a permit. We will also pull a permit at the requests of our clients on any project at the clients expense.

Yes. Like many design and remodeling firms we do utilize some sub-contractors on our jobs. Our sub-contractors are fully vetted and are companies we have built relationships with over the years so you can rest assured they are dedicated and share the same KCBR Design | Remodel values and standards of work.

We handle change orders through a phone call, text, email, or in person. All change orders must be approved through Buildertrend within three business days of the request. Communication regarding change orders is very important, and will be logged and tracked in Buildertrend to avoid any questions and prevent any delays to your project. Any estimated price, (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, materials) will be updated to reflect the actual cost after work is done. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC are billed at time and material or cost plus. If there are any major changes we will update client prior to doing that work. We do this to keep the job on schedule.

We offer a two-year warranty on our workmanship. If something is not installed properly, it is covered. However, if there is a product with a manufacturer defect, this is not covered under the KCBR Design | Remodel warranty. Our clients are responsible for keeping any information for the manufacturer warranties (generally lifetime) that come with all material selections.