Expertise: Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

In any home renovation project, planning and keeping everyone on the same page are key. Unforeseen setbacks in materials, schedules and design changes can lead to lengthy delays and costly issues. That is why it is vital that all elements of the design process and the building crews are thoughtful and cohesive. To ensure this, some design-build companies like Amiano & Son will conduct a trade visit.

These visits allow experts from all aspects of the project to enter the space, note their needs and work together to establish a realistic timeline and ensure everything is ready to go when it's time to start. This is also an important time to verify that the plans match the homeowners' dreams and vision.

House & Home spoke to Amiano & Son production manager Keith Blose about the importance and process of a trade visit.

What is the process of a trade visit?
Our comprehensive trade visit process ensures that your project is set up for success right from the start.

During a trade visit, we bring every expert from our team together to thoroughly assess the project. We personally visit your home and walk through every aspect of the design layout with you. Each expert will examine their area of responsibility – whether it's structural, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or any other essential function – making sure everything aligns with your vision.

As we check off our trade visit checklist, we take detailed notes on anything that may need reconfiguring to ensure optimal functionality. We pride ourselves on being completely transparent and will communicate openly if any changes are required before construction begins.

Once we've completed the trade visit and certified that everything will function as desired, we're excited to commence building. You can rest assured knowing that our meticulous process during the trade visit helps to minimize any surprises along the way.

What services receive a trade visit?
Every single project, no matter how big or small, will receive a trade visit from our highly skilled team. This visit is designed to ensure that everything during the construction phase runs smoothly and stays true to your design.

Regardless of the scale of your project, trade visits are essential. They ensure that the design functions seamlessly while providing the necessary expertise of looking over and checking every moving part. Our team is committed to supporting you and ensuring that every aspect of your project aligns with your vision.

Why are trade visits so important?
Trade visits are one of the most important steps in our unique design-build approach, as they effectively marry your design vision with practical design function. Additionally, these visits play a vital role in helping us to avoid unforeseen problems that may arise during the course of the project. By engaging in trade visits, we can limit change orders and ensure a smoother workflow.

At Amiano and Son, we take every necessary step to ensure that you achieve your dream space—one that not only looks beautiful but also operates seamlessly. This commitment to detail is what sets us apart from other companies; we never overlook any crucial aspect of the remodeling projects we undertake.

Our trade visits hold immense importance for both us and our clients, as we firmly believe in never sacrificing functionality for beauty or vice versa. We aim for your design to not only be visually stunning but also to function optimally and our trade visits help us to do just that.

The most time and cost-effective remodeling projects benefit from everyone being on the same page. Beyond trade visits, how do you ensure consistency throughout the project?
In addition to our trade visits, our dedicated team of experts collects all the necessary project information to make certain that every component is perfectly in place before moving forward with our final construction contract. As part of this process, your project manager will schedule a pre-construction meeting with you a week or two before construction begins. This extra step allows us to go over key factors such as protecting your home during construction, dumpster placement, working hours at your residence, and an overview of the job schedule.

During this meeting, the project manager will also ensure that you will not face any delays waiting for materials. All materials are pre-ordered well in advance, so everything is ready to go before we start. This thorough preparation is key in delivering a successful project. This attention to detail exemplifies our commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

Furthermore, our partnership with our clients does not end with the completion of their project. At the conclusion of our work together, we provide you with a warranty packet detailing the materials used throughout your renovation. We want you to have peace of mind knowing that we stand by our work long after the job is done.

It is our sincere wish that each client enjoys many years filled with happiness and fond memories in their newly renovated home. In conclusion, there are numerous ways in which we go above and beyond to ensure that your project runs seamlessly, and we take pride in our process, which we stand by wholeheartedly.

Amiano & Son, Design-Build
Southampton and Barnegat Light, N.J.
(609) 268-5923
AmianoAndSon.com

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 24, Issue 9 (September 2024)
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