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Planning

Explore the budget before you commit .

Compare sample renovation scopes by room, size, and level of change. Review the assumptions behind the budget and schedule, then use the result to prepare for a project-specific assessment.

The room
How far it goes
Kitchen size

Most kitchens land between 120 and 220 square feet. Count the room, not the house.

OptionsTap what applies. Each one moves the range.

Living through it

What changes for the household, phase by phase.

Discuss access, utilities, dust control, and temporary living arrangements before construction. The examples below identify planning topics; they do not promise continued access or a fixed interruption period.

  1. Demolition and preparation

    Water
    Agree any isolation requirements before work starts.
    Dust
    Confirm containment, cleaning, and safe access arrangements.
    The kitchen
    Plan temporary food preparation and essential appliance access.
    Noise
    Discuss disruptive tasks and working-hour restrictions.
  2. Building systems and inspections

    Water
    Coordinate plumbing interruptions with the affected rooms.
    Dust
    Review drilling, cutting, and protection requirements.
    The kitchen
    Maintain the temporary arrangement until the new services are ready.
    Noise
    Expect activity to vary with the trades on site.
  3. Wall and ceiling finishes

    Water
    Confirm which fixtures remain accessible.
    Dust
    Discuss sanding, containment, and cleanup arrangements.
    The kitchen
    Keep preparation and food storage separate from the work area.
    Noise
    Plan around the tasks scheduled for each day.
  4. Cabinetry, counters, and fixtures

    Water
    Confirm when fixtures can be connected and tested.
    Dust
    Coordinate cutting and installation with surface protection.
    The kitchen
    Do not assume equipment is ready for use before installation is complete.
    Noise
    Delivery and installation activity varies by task.
  5. Final finishes and review

    Water
    Review operation of completed fixtures.
    Dust
    Confirm final cleaning and any touch-up requirements.
    The kitchen
    Review safe use and care information at handover.
    Noise
    Agree access for any remaining completion work.
Kitchen after demo: walls open to the studs, old plumbing stubs exposed on the window wall, a work light on a tripod, and the door sealed in plastic.
Demo weekWhat the kitchen looks like the Friday of demo week: open studs, the old plumbing stubs, a work light, and the door to the rest of the house sealed in plastic.

Discuss your remodeling project

Share the scope, your priorities, and the timing you have in mind. This inquiry form is part of the 3Fold Labs website demonstration.