Restoration can be an opportunity to consider how your home works for you. Compare the finishes, details and optional improvements while the repair scope is being planned. The Kent showroom and in-house designer help connect ideas to real materials.
Durability Beyond the Initial Repair
An optional upgrade should solve a specific need. Compare the product, installation requirements, maintenance, and price with the material already included in your repair scope. Higher cost alone does not establish that a product is the right choice for your home.
A Cohesive Finished Look
We help you compare finishes as a group so flooring, cabinets, counters, and paint work together. Bring photos and samples of the parts of your home that will remain; an upgrade should fit those spaces too.
Improving Everyday Use
Another benefit is the increased comfort and functionality of your property. High-end upgrades often include features that enhance the usability and comfort of your space, such as improved lighting, better ventilation, and noise reduction. These enhancements create a more pleasant living or working environment, improving your overall quality of life.
Making the Restored Space Your Own
Before approving a change, keep a written record of the selected product, the additional cost, and any effect on the schedule. Confirm who will approve substitutions if a material becomes unavailable.
Before You Get Started
An upgrade is not automatically covered by insurance. Confirm availability, the authorized repair scope, any owner-paid difference and schedule effects before making a change.
Questions to Ask Before Work Begins
- What is included in the approved repair scope and material allowance?
- What is the itemized owner-paid difference for the proposed upgrade?
- Will the change affect permits, related trades, or material lead times?
- Who needs to approve the written change before ordering or installation?
We can talk through these questions with you when reviewing the property and proposed work. Keep the estimate, authorizations, and project updates together. If conditions change or additional work is proposed, ask how the scope, cost, and next steps will be documented before making a decision.