KITCHEN
REMODELING
overview
We design and build custom kitchens that blend function and elegance—crafted for effortless everyday living and refined entertaining. From high-end cabinetry to integrated smart appliances, every detail is tailored to your lifestyle.
THE PROCESS:
We Start With a Chat
This first step is all about making sure we’re a good fit for one another.
Much like an interview, you’ll tell us about your goals and ask plenty of questions, and we’ll decide together if we’re the best firm for the job. We want to make certain that we’ll be able to fulfill your goals and that you’re coming into the process feeling absolutely confident in our partnership.
Meet and Discuss
We'll meet at your home to discuss your project.
We will meet you onsite, review your home's current conditions, and discuss all of your must-haves and wish list items. During this initial phase, we will learn more about your goals for a remodel and ask detailed questions about your priorities and preferences. Your existing home may have some unique opportunities or challenges, which we would like to learn about as well.
We will answer any questions and address any concerns you may have about your project, the process, and our company.
LET'S TALK NUMBERS
At this point, we'll talk about your budget.
Once we have a deeper understanding of your project, we can provide details on how much it could cost. We'll set a tentative budget and agree on an initial deposit amount.
Develop Initial Ideas, Plans, and Estimates
The next step is to begin working on your design.
During this second meeting, we'll continue from our previous conversation about design goals but in much greater detail. We'll record the dimensions of your property so our design team can begin creating your design and layout.
Because our team wants to ensure your initial designs are as close to complete as possible, we've created an information packet for you and a questionnaire to help us learn exactly how you plan to use your space.
As part of the design phase, we create estimates of what the ideas and options will likely cost. These initial cost estimates will use placeholders called “allowances” for products, materials, and finishes you will eventually select. Because we want to keep your project within your budget, we take great care to create realistic allowances based on your design aspirations.
Review Design Ideas and Make Selections
We're getting closer to your finished design.
In a few short weeks, we'll reconvene with design ideas for your input and approval so we can move forward with ironing out the details.
Our next step will take place in our vendors' showrooms where you will choose every finish and feature that will go into your remodeled space.
If your remodel includes structural changes, we'll also conduct a trade day onsite with engineers and trades to fine-tune the construction plan.
Finalize Design
Your cost and design are ready to be finalized.
This is our final meeting before the construction phase where we'll review the scope of your project and cost estimates. We will finalize your paperwork with your selections and bids in place.
Upon your approval, we prepare a construction agreement so we can move on to getting your project started.
CONSTRUCTION
We begin the construction phase of the project.
We start by finalizing and submitting plans for permits. Next, we schedule the project and have pre-construction meetings with our team.
We meet with you and go over the details of how the construction phase will flow and you get to meet with some of the team that will be working on your project. We address any questions or concerns you may have before beginning construction. You'll also receive a detailed construction schedule and access to a client portal to keep a close eye on progress.
As construction wraps up, we will walk through your project together, address any concerns, and then thoroughly clean the site.
Post-Project Survey
We value your insightful feedback.
At the end of every project, we ask the homeowners we partner with to complete an online survey performed by GuildQuality (GQ), an independent third party. GQ is the leading homeowner satisfaction company in our industry. They will ask you to rate us in key areas known to be important to homeowners. They'll provide us with unbiased and unfiltered feedback, so we know more about our your experience.
This critical feedback allows us to improve our services and processes. We value your feedback and use it to continuously learn and grow, allowing us to deliver better and better experiences to homeowners like you.
"This is an absolutely amazing contractor.
This is an absolutely amazing contractor. We were promised that they would be able to totally redo our kitchen in just 4-weeks, in time for us to host Thanksgiving dinner, and they delivered on that promise!!! The workmanship was exceptional and everyone we dealt with was first rate. These people really care about giving you the best possible product and take great pride in what they are doing. They are really pleasant, professional people, very helpful and patient, and very respectful to the homeowner’s needs. We would recommend them most highly!!”
— Adrienne M.
"The integrity and work ethic of George and his team are unrivaled in the remodeling sector.
My design firm has been working in partnership with George Kall and Metro for a little over two years now. The integrity and work ethic of George and his team are unrivaled in the remodeling sector. We can always be assured that the end result will be exactly as planned and executed with the highest level of customer service. Additionally, they have a track record of delivering on time and on budget, which give me (as the designer) and my valued clients piece of mind. George and his team are also great communicators, setting realistic expectations and exceeding them at every turn. I wholeheartedly recommend George Kall and Metro for any project that requires a keen attention to detail and assure you that you will be impressed!”
— Christina S.
"We are so pleased with the job that Metro completed for us.
We hired MBRG to build out a full basement bathroom in our 1 year old home. George provided a thorough estimate which he delivered to us in the timeframe promised. The estimate was precise and accurate. George provided recommendations for where to select our materials and was extremely helpful throughout the selection process. During construction, George provided regular updates via phone and email, and was regularly on-site to check progress. His team was polite and very respectful of our home. The work was completed in a timely fashion, the work area was cleaned up very well each day, and the bathroom looks great. We are so pleased with the job that Metro completed for us.”
— Erin A.
"Communication is top notch, and we thank MBRG for making the entire process simple for us!
MBRG recently completed our basement and we are so happy with the results! George and the MBRG team are all very professional, honest, and timely. The design team assisted us with details that we love, and we are impressed by the quality of our finished project. Communication is top notch, and we thank MBRG for making the entire process simple for us!”
"The crew was timely and very professional and they were a pleasure to work with.
George and his team recently remodeled our basement and added a wet bar and we are so happy with how everything turned out. George was friendly, very easy to work, with and was always in communication with us. He set realistic expectations and was very thorough in the details of the process. He was always thinking a few steps ahead and had everything planned out and this made for a very smooth construction process. The crew was timely and very professional and they were a pleasure to work with. We are very happy with the final product and have enjoyed it daily!”
— Kim H.
"The work was outstanding.
I had the pleasure of working with MBRG, for a deck, patio and landscaping project on our home. I can echo the sentiments of the other clients who have reviewed MBRG, in saying the work was outstanding, and exactly the enhancements we were looking for to our home. George Kall and his team were first-class professionals, from the design phase, through the completion of the project, with continuous communication throughout, and completion of the project right on schedule, for us to host a 4th of July party! And, he personally has engaged post-project, as customer satisfaction is a real priority for him. “
— Matt Z.
"I would go back to Metro in a heartbeat.
George and his team finished our basement. They were highly organized, communicated very well with my husband and me, and did a beautiful job! Our boys are thrilled. I can’t say enough about George’s clear communication and organization. He stayed on top of every minor change so that we always knew exactly where we stood. And, his crew is great! I would go back to Metro in a heartbeat.”
— Beth H.
"10/10 Would Highly Recommend!
Our first remodel project with MBRG was a major kitchen renovation. We were so pleased with their quality of work, their professionalism, their open communication, and their timeliness that when it was time to renovate all of our upstairs bathrooms- I knew exactly who to call! Once again, MBRG came through beautifully…from the initial consult, to the design itself, to demo and construction, they routinely exceed my expectations. I get SO many compliments on both my kitchen and bathrooms renovations! Their craftsmanship, attention to detail and the overall beauty of the the completed project is unparalleled! 10/10 Would Highly Recommend!”
— Jodie
"They did an amazing job of planning and executing our vision.
We hired Metro for a gut renovation on our 1925 house in DC and were thrilled with the results. They did an amazing job of planning and executing our vision and we have recommended them to several of our friends doing renovations. We were particularly impressed with how quickly they were able to complete the project once the work started. The on-site team was excellent at communicating issues when the arose and very responsive and flexible to our requests. While we hope we don’t have to take on the project of this scope again, we will definitely use Metro again if we do!”
— Jonathan P.
"Metro … felt like a partner in bringing what we wanted to fruition.
From the start with our first meeting, it was clear Metro was the most engaged, communicative, and felt like a partner in bringing what we wanted to fruition. And that continued during the heart of the project, and through the very last day.”
— Cassie R.