How to Choose a Kitchen/Bath Remodeler 5585 MacArthur Road | Whitehall | (610) 262-7235 Remodeling a kitchen or bathroom can be overwhelming for any homeowner. For all but the most experienced carpenters, this is not a do-it-yourself project. Remodeling these rooms is very different from a bedroom, dining room or family room. A specialized professional should be brought in to insure success of the project. Some criteria for finding an appropriate professional: 1. Choose a kitchen/bath dealer. They are specialists who can take care of your remodel from concept to completion. Do this the same way you would seek out a specialist in any field. 2. The kitchen/bath dealer you choose should have a permanent, well kept showroom and not just be working out of a truck or even his home. How long the dealer has been a member of the same community is also important. 3. Make sure the dealer belongs to local and national trade organizations like NKBA, BKBG and the local Chamber of Commerce among others. 4. Check that the dealer has a Home Improvement Contractor number and is lead safe certified. 5. Look for staff to have credentials such as AKBD for example. (Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer) 6. Ask for satisfied customer references. (Information needed for you to contact their past customers and ask them about their experience, should be made available to you.) 7. Talk to a prospective kitchen/bath dealer about your remodel and decide if he or she is friendly, knowledgeable and someone you could work with easily. This is the most important consideration as you will partner with them closely to insure the success of your project. Copyright © 2013 | Direct Kitchen Distributors | 5585 MacArthur Road in Whitehall (610) 262-7235