Frequently Asked Questions.

Is the Estimate free?

  • PLANning requires a significant investment of our time.
  • So long as you give us a fair chance to earn your job. (This means all decision makers will come in to review plans and go over quote.) Then the answer is YES.



How much will it cost?

  • Great Question... Every project should begin with some sort of a spending plan
  • A lot depends on size, quality, and detail required.
  • For best return, we recommend a spending plan of 7% to 17% of the total value of your home for remodeling a kitchen.
  • For a new home and/or cabinets and countertops only , we recommend a 5-12% budget .
  • This is just a guideline; you may need to spend more to get what you want. You may need to spend less to fit your budget; however make sure you are looking ahead at  the future resale value of your home.

For more detailed help on this, visit our showroom to see our portfolio of real jobs with real costs.



Are you affordable? (We heard MR Planners is expensive)

  • I feel that every client that walks in my door deserves to get the most out of their kitchen, what ever their budget is.  Though we are famous for some of our elaborate kitchens, many of our clients want an economical, simpler kitchen that is still beautiful.  Since we serve a broad range of budgets, we carry 4 Lines of cabinetry to meet their needs:
  1.  Our Premium line compares with any of the finest cabinetry.  It is all wood,and fully custom, we can do virtually any design imaginable.
  2.  Our mid-priced Deluxe line is semi-custom, has wood finished ends,  is very competitively priced and has the quality and features to satisfy the majority  of our clients
  3. Our Basic line features a dovetail drawer and is great for small budgets, first time homes , flip homes, etc.
  4. Our Economy line is good if you just need cupboards on the wall, laundry rooms, work benches,craft rooms .
  • In our showroom we offer competitive pricing on cabinetry, appliances, windows and all the many products we carry.  We offer a  "one stop shop" service with full project Planning.  Our own in-house professional carpenters take  pride in doing a good job for you.  We want to earn your business.  We guarantee our workmanship.
  • Keep in mind, if you don't need planning, we are happy to sell you just the cabinets, work with you or your contractor, or to take your project to any level you desire. 
  • I have had many times where we appeared to be much higher; however after comparing quotes we had more accessories, appliances, and/or more comprehensive work figured.  This made our quote actually less than the competition.  (come in and I will show you some examples)
  • We just need a level playing field. It is unfair that we do an elaborate plan, if the competition is only spending a few hours planning or providing lesser product. This is why we will ask you a lot of questions, to make sure our quote will be a right fit for you, before we start.


We are competitive with the department store lumber yards, and we'll spend  more time PLANning for you.
Lasting quality costs you less in the long run.




How can you compete with the department store lumber yards?

  • While they have millions in operating costs, we operate on low overhead, our building & inventory are debt free.
  • Instead of millions in advertising, we spend our efforts mainly on the finished results, and your satisfaction.  
  • Our Planners and carpenters have done thousands of projects, understand construction, and know what your home needs.




Will this increase the value of my home?

  • Many "so-called" kitchen planners will spend less time planning your kitchen than you would spend planning a vacation. Your kitchen is the heart of your home. In order to optimize your return, good planning is needed.
  • A well-planned Kitchen is like a great piece of real estate; you get to enjoy it while it appreciates in value.
  • With real estate it’s location, location, location, with a kitchen it’s planning, planning, planning.
  • Good Planning keeps your kitchen from being just wallpaper or looking “run of the mill”.
  • Think of your last few major purchases… vehicle, computer, camera, vacation…how much are they worth now???  
  • Plan your kitchen well; it can be a fantastic investment.

Great PLANning is what we do to give you the most for your investment




How do I know I'm ready?

  • Doing a Kitchen can be like a journey:  For some it's just a short trip.  For most, the time spent deciding, budgeting, Planning, pricing, and choosing colors may add up to a few weeks or months.  For others, it may be a future event, perhaps a year or two down the road.
  • Ask yourself this question;      "If my planner can do my project within my budget, will I be willing to spend that amount today?"
  • If you answered "yes", then you should have your Planner proceed with planning and pricing your project.
  • If "no", then it is a future event you may want to wait on professional planning and pricing since everything could change, thereby making both you and me redo the entire project when you are truly ready.


Will my Builder allow me the freedom  to choose the cabinetry, windows, or other products & services that I want, or am I  locked-in with what the allowances provide?

  • Some builders will, some won’t.  It is very important to discuss this up front, before signing a contract or putting any money down.



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