Services
 
Here's how it works...
 
Ask us to help you with just one service or let us handle everything so you can spend your time doing something you really enjoy! Each service is priced differently and the costs are listed below (because we know that's the first thing you'll want to know).
  
We promise to be "transparent" in everything we do, and we really mean it! Test us and see for yourself.

 

 

 

 

Consultations

We always start with a consultation (preferably in your home or via "Skype™") to discuss what you want to achieve and how to achieve it. We'll ask you dozens of questions about how you live, what you want, what you don't want, how long you'll be in your home, special needs and considerations of family members, and other important details.
 
We'll then give you practical, specific information about how to achieve your dream, how to calculate how much you should invest in your project, how to make educated decisions, what questions to ask your contractor, and where to shop for materials and appliances. We'll even give you ideas you probably never even considered!
 
If you are considering building or remodeling a home, or you've already started, we encourage you to hire one of our consultants before you go one step further. You'll be so glad you did!!
 
Cost: $100 per hour (most consultations are between 1 and 2 hours)
 

 

 

Renderings
Architectural plans are fine, but they don't really show you dimensionally what your space will look like. With a CAD (computer-aided design) rendering, you'll know exactly how your space will look and feel before you begin any work. One of the best benefits of a rendering is that you, your spouse, your builder and interior designer will all have a clear vision of what your space should look like. Your builder and subcontractors will also know exactly what you want to achieve, saving time and money because there is no miscommunication. But the greatest benefit of a rendering is making all your changes on the rendering, thus eliminating most or all "change orders" which is the main reason construction projects accumulate excessive overages on time and money.
 
Check out samples of renderings we've done in the past at the bottom of our Slide Show page. Another bonus: your specified materials can usually be incorporated into the rendering. If you select a crema bordeaux granite for your kitchen, we can take a picture of that granite and put it in your rendering. Cool, huh?
 
Cost: $10 per square foot of designed space; two revision sessions included

 

 

Material Selection

We’ll take you on a one-on-one shopping excursion where we will educate you about cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplashes, paint colors, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, appliances, hardware and more. Instead of selecting your materials for you, we will teach you how to put together colors and textures yourself so you will be confident in your choices and won't be second-guessing your selections. This step also eliminates "change orders" which is the main reason construction projects accumulate excessive overages on time and money.
 
Cost: $100 per hour
Averages: kitchen = 12 hours, bathrooms = 5 hours, entire house (new construction) = 30 hours)

 

 

Purchasing Power

Once products and materials are selected, we use our vast knowledge of resources to get the best pricing and delivery dates possible without sacrificing quality. Our team checks pricing daily and works hard to get the biggest deals for you. Our discounts generally range from 25% to 50% off retail costs. Although we have relationships with certain vendors, we are always loyal to you, the customer, first and foremost. Whether you want something from Austin or Australia, we'll find it, shop it, order it and deliver it.
 
After ordering, we will track the products you've selected and have them shipped directly to the job site or address of your choice.
 
Cost: Our best discount + 20%

 

 

Contracting and Project Management

As if all this wasn't enough, we can also put all the parts together by handling the contracting and project management of your residential remodel. We know how disruptive a remodel can be to your life so we will make it as quick and painless as possible. Because we won't start your project until all the details are finalized, you can be sure your project will be completed quickly, professionally and cost-effectively.
 
We are proud to say our estimates are usually within 5% of the original estimate. Since we spend so much time with you in the pre-construction phase, we know exactly what you want and how much it will cost. Therefore, our estimates are incredibly accurate and eliminates invoices that are much more than anticipated.
 
Cost: 30% of actual job costs

 

 

 
At RenovateKate our mission is simple:
 
 
"To make residential building and remodeling
less stressful and more cost-efficient."
 
We do this through pre-construction consultation, careful planning, attention to details, great organization and lots of communication.
 
Don't start your project without us. Contact RenovateKate today!