A whole-home remodel involves more than choosing finishes. Homeowners also need answers, schedule updates, and help making decisions as the work moves forward.
In this unedited interview, a homeowner shares their experience working with RemodelCo on their home in East Sandy (near Pepperwood), Utah. This is the other homeowner's perspective on the same project featured in our first interview.
Watch the interview below, then read the key takeaways and the lightly edited transcript.
In this interview, the homeowner talks about:
This is the same East Sandy whole-home remodel featured in our first client interview: a full kitchen remodel, two bathrooms, a custom primary closet, removal of load-bearing walls, new flooring, and new lighting. For the full project overview and the other homeowner's perspective on estimates and craftsmanship, watch the first interview.
This transcript has been lightly edited for readability. The interview video above is unedited.
CLIENT ANSWER: Before we started, we were most concerned about cost, timing, and how decisions would be made. RemodelCo did a great job making sure we knew upfront exactly what the cost would be. There were no hidden surprises or unexpected claims that something had been miscalculated. It was all very upfront.
They stood behind what they said they would do and how much it would cost. The timing was as promised as well: a two-month remodel did not take six months. It took the two months they said it would take.
CLIENT ANSWER: We had a lot of questions. They came up every day, several times a day. RemodelCo was receptive to our text messages, phone calls, and questions. Even if they weren't sure of the answer and needed to come look at what we were talking about, they always got back to us in a timely manner and answered every question.
The foreman was very knowledgeable about what needed to happen and what a good solution would be for any problems that came up.
CLIENT ANSWER: The schedule laid out what we were trying to accomplish and when. They did a great job keeping to it. Occasionally a worker was ill or couldn't make it, but they tried to send somebody else or made sure the work was made up at a different time.
We always knew ahead of time who would be coming and what they would be doing.
CLIENT ANSWER: The quality of the finished work is excellent. We love everything they've done, and it exceeds our expectations. We'd never done a remodel before, so we didn't really know what to expect.
The craftsmen were knowledgeable and often had ideas, such as asking what we thought about trying something or putting tile somewhere. They suggested things we hadn't thought about that were excellent ideas and improved the result.
They were courteous and always cleaned up after themselves. At the end of the day, they swept, straightened, and cleaned up, leaving the workspace in really good condition.
CLIENT ANSWER: I would highly recommend RemodelCo. They are dependable, do excellent-quality work, and are great at communication.
They made every part easier, especially decision-making. There are a lot of decisions to make during the process, and decision fatigue can get hard. They were good at guiding and helping with those decisions to make sure we got the best product, were happy with the remodel, and got what we wanted.
The homeowner says RemodelCo responded to texts and calls, came out to look when an issue needed to be seen in person, and answered questions in a timely manner.
They describe knowledgeable, courteous craftsmen who offered ideas and swept, straightened, and cleaned the workspace at the end of each day.
The homeowner says RemodelCo helped guide choices throughout the project, which made decision-making easier and helped them get the result they wanted. Every project involves its own set of decisions, and planning ahead helps keep them manageable.
A remodel goes more smoothly when you know what to expect, get answers quickly, and have help working through decisions.
Want the other side of this project? Watch the first interview, where the other homeowner discusses detailed estimates, daily updates, and the finished kitchen and bathroom craftsmanship.
If you are planning a remodel in Salt Lake or Utah County, contact RemodelCo to talk through the scope, the planning process, and any questions you have about your home.