I've done a lot of construction on my house, and am going to install hardwood floors in my kitchen. But, as part of an overall remodel on the kitchen, I'll also install granite countertops and modify the cabinetry as part of a redesign.
The problem is the cabinetry. The current cabinets are good quality, but we need major modification in the layout. What's the best procedure for finding a contractor and bid that's reasonable for quality work? There seem to be a lot of company's out there salivating over a remodel on our kichen, but I don't want to pay more than I have to.
For example, can I have some cabinets modified in place, torn out and replaced, and have still more cabinetry added in a redesign, having all the surfaces refinished of course, at a cheaper cost than replacing the entire kitchen cabinetry?
Also, will I find that having the granite installation done under the same contractor better than having that work done as a separate contract. I figure that after the cabinetry is determined, I can measure and choose the granite itself, but I'm not a do-it-yourselfer for granite or cabinet install.
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