Do you buy lottery tickets, visit Vegas now and then, or carry a four-leaf clover in your wallet? Are you trying to increase your chances for success? We’ve got a way to do that with home improvement projects. Hiring an experienced, certified custom cabinet maker will bring you great results without hunting through a patch of clover.
Since feeling lucky is a risky way to remodel a kitchen, bathroom, office or any part of your home, here are six ways to maximize your luck when hiring someone for your cabinetry project.
- Experience
How long in business, staff experience levels and the range of projects undertaken — all make a difference when choosing a cabinet maker. If a cabinetry business has worked in many types of homes, with many different materials and products, and in many different styles, you can rest assured they’ll have the skills for your project. They’ll know how to anticipate potential complications, solve problems on the spot, and advise you about your options because they’ve been there, done that.
2. Can accommodate your unique space and tastes
What space are you working with, what style do you want, and what problems are you trying to solve? The right cabinet maker will ask those questions and design a cabinetry solution that accomplishes just what you want. That’s the “custom” part of custom cabinetry. Off-the-shelf cabinets might be cheaper upfront, however, they may not meet your needs or you may have to compromise on design. Custom cabinet makers do the opposite by making cabinets fit your unique plan.
3. Great customer testimonials
Use your favorite social media channel or search engine to look for customer testimonials about any cabinet maker you are considering. Explore their websites, too. You should read about great communication, courtesy and professionalism in addition to terrific results. Are they making the project about YOU and your wants and dreams? At the end of the day, you are the one living in that space.
4. ‘Wow’ portfolios
Any good cabinetry professional will have a portfolio of photos showing off their workmanship; this is often posted on the website but if it’s not, ask to see it. If you don’t see the type of project you’re looking for, or if the photos don’t get you excited and inspired, you should probably move on. A portfolio is also another way to understand the range of experience a cabinet maker has and the quality of their work.
5. Licensed, certified and insured
Licenses and certifications give you confidence that a cabinetry professional has the skills and knowledge to deliver excellent results. Knowing they are insured gives you the peace of mind that they are professional enough to establish best practices for their business — and covered if something unexpected happens.
6. NARI membership
If you don’t already know about the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, or NARI, you should. Membership in this nationwide professional organization is a great stamp of approval. NARI members must adhere to NARI’s strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Each member is verified according to criteria that ensures professionalism, quality work, and continuing professional education. The Milwaukee chapter is the third oldest in the nation and one of the biggest.
The Cabinet Maker Checks All the Boxes!
Explore The Cabinet Maker’s website for terrific testimonials, an inspiring portfolio of projects, top-notch qualifications and more. You’ll see that we check all six boxes when it comes to bringing luck to your home project:
- Highly experienced in a wide range of cabinetry solutions including kitchen remodels, bathrooms, offices, basement spaces and more — even RVs!
- Eager to design a solution for any space or need. We love the creativity and challenge involved in building something special for each situation, and we have some amazing, innovative ideas to bring to the table.
- Glowing customer testimonials where you’ll read about our quality work, thoughtful design, and professional approach to every job. Check out our Google reviews and our website, too.
- A portfolio that doesn’t just show off our work (though we’re pretty proud of what we do) but also gives you plenty of ideas for your own project.
- Fully licensed, certified and insured, and a member of The Cabinet Makers Association.
- In addition to being a NARI member and certified remodeler, The Cabinet Maker has received NARI Milwaukee’s Remodeler of the Year award twice, in 2013 and 2019. Owner John Phillips is a NARI committee member and has served on the board of directors.
“Actually,” says Cabinet Maker owner John Phillips, “luck is just a way to describe professionalism, experience and skilled craftsmanship. We’ll bring all those qualifications to whatever you envision for your home.” Your cabinetry project doesn’t have to feel like a gamble with The Cabinet Maker. Use our online form to schedule a phone consultation.