8 Steps to Remodeling Your Missoula area Kitchen

If you’ve pulled the trigger and a kitchen remodel is in your near future, or ifyou’re on the fence with “do I, or don’t I” do the remodel,the following should be of help.


1. Want versus need


When we start the primary process of any remodel, we always want to begin with how we use or want to use that particular area. With this we want to look at layout, features we like or don’t like and also what we would like to add to make the flow of the project not only simpler but to have a better “flow” with how we see ourselves using it. We always want to ask ourselves, how many people will be using the area, is it for just one, or a couple? Do we plan several times a year to entertain larger groups? Sometimes a kitchen design that’s open works better. Sometimes it’s nice to have a more closed off kitchen because we intend to use the formal dining room for seating and we want to keep the noises of the kitchen down. To get the desired end result, will we need to remove walls? Is the area large enough? If the answers to these questions determine we need more space, we may have to enlarge the foundation to accommodate yourparticular needs. Typically we recommend prior to starting a remodel of this nature, you go through magazines, the internet and houses of friends. Pictures are worth an abundance of time savings.Knowing what we like, what works and what we want to spend will save time, not only in the beginning design phases but throughout the entirety of the project.


2. How big is the budget?


As we ascertain the design we wish to use, we always recommend consideration of the financial ramifications it’ll have on our pocket books. Additionally, we can help you to decide if you’ll be getting your money out of a project should you be curious as to that aspect (added value of your home vs. the money/design you wish to do with the improvements). Essentially what we’re saying is this, sometimes we find that we want more than we want or can afford.


3. Finding the correct people for your particular project


Once you decide what you want to spend on your project, we can assist you in determining whether or not we want to put one of our architects on the project. The same thing applies to engineers if we’re adding anything that requires an engineering scope. Sometimes, if our client can spend enough time with us, we can skip the added expense of an architect or engineer. We typically, on larger scale remodels, like to have our architect work with us throughout the planning phases due to the nature and complexity of the project. We, as your contractor, can help you with everything related to your project from contracts, permits, planning, budgets, furniture and fixtures all the way through the project management phase.


4. Making sure you’re good with your decision


Working with us, to draw up your remodel layout and the specs you want incorporated into this layout, including cabinets, appliances, furniture, etc., will aid us in solidifying the project budget and all costs associated with the final number. For example; in the same kitchen, we can have a $1,800.00 budget for all appliances but we could also have a budget of $18,000.00 just for the fridge. Appliance packages can range from between $ 1,800 and $100,000+ in the same kitchen.


5. Fixtures, finishes and hardware inclusions


After the previous choices have been made in the design phase, the ideas and pictures you’ve been gathering come into play. We assume at this point you’ve decided on which look you’re going for in your kitchen, regarding wood species, finish of wood, flooring looks, cabinet designs, style of pulls and material you want used. We now want to start looking for designs of the cabinets and go over how you feel the usability and flow will compliment your ideas. This allows us to show you on paper what it’ll all look like, including actual cabinet door samples and countertop product/s you want used.


6. Completion of the design, prices and permits


The time has arrived for us to assist you in completing the final choices you’ve made. This will allow us, as your contractor to give you a much better idea on project time for completion and total cost.


7. Preparation for the demolition part of the process


At this juncture, we start to finalize the project start date and begin cleaning out the daily incidentals we use (pots, pans, etc.).We’ll discuss the length of each work day, the times that each phase takes and the amount of days we work in a week, which depends on your schedule. For example; we can work (4) 10 hour days, or we can work (5) 8 hour days. etc. Depending on the size and amount of trades that’ll be associated with your project, we may determine it’d be better suited for you, your family and your pocket book to move out of your home for a pre-determined amount of time. Also, it may not be necessary to move out at all. We, on smaller remodels, don’t feel that moving out is always necessary. If you or your project dictates you’d don’t have to moveout, we may have to fashion a temporary kitchen to accommodate the needs of you & your family. Planning ahead is always the best way to avoid time delays when a client stays in the home during the remodel process. The nature of construction as a whole is dusty and dirty, so if you’ve allergies or if having dust floating around would make you feel uncomfortable, we do recommend moving out for that phase. We do a final clean when the project is finished so the only thing you’ll notice when you move back in is that your kitchen or home is completely brand new!


8. Punch list – Walk through


After we complete your remodel, there are sometimes smaller or larger details that need to be altered or changed to get you what you want. Sometimes that “non-shrinking” caulk will shrink, sometimes we get sheetrock nail pops during drying, sometimes we’ll find a scratch in something that was overlooked. We may find an appliance that doesn’t work the right way. With our company, we always strive to have a satisfied and happy client. What this means to you is that we “just fix it”. We don’t argue with our clients. All of our clients have put their trust in us and we like to keep it! After we do the walk through and complete your punch list,we get the needed person or vendor back in to get any unresolved issues taken care of. When the list we created during our walk through is done, we do one more walk through with our client to make sure everything is taken care of to your satisfaction. NOW, ENJOY YOUR NEW REMODEL!!


Professionally Yours,


Jared Langley

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Did you know that some homes have “eyebrows?” It’s a colloquial term for a small, shingled awning or shed roof, which can be added to your home to change up the look and create some eye-pleasing details. This beautiful home on Frey Lane in Missoula (pictured below) had some darker fascia installed, along with several eyebrow accents along the gable ends. Our crew didn’t change the structure of the home, yet it looks incredibly new, sleek and fresh with the addition of those stark eyebrows. We think it’s a real head turner! Interested in adding some flair to your home? Jared Langley Enterprises, Inc. can help! Give us a call at 406-541-ROOF or contact us through our website, jaredlangley.com.

A Much Needed Facelift

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Do you want a new look for your home? Does it lack the curb appeal you want? Jared Langley Enterprises, Inc. can help! Check out the difference in appearance we helped to achieve, on this Grant Creek home with minimal cost! We added a dormer over the bay window and a shed roof over the garage door. We replaced the existing roof with new GAF 50yr architectural shingles in the “Barkwood” color and then we installed new steel fascia and vented steel soffits, including new gutters, to complete this transformation. If you’re interested in updating the exterior of your home, we can help. Give us a call today at 406-251-6363! We look forward to serving you in the future.

Summer Transformations

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Summer has flown by in a busy blur – we can hardly believe it’s already the end of August! Aside from a few scattered storms, we’ve been blessed with beautiful weather that has lent itself well to outdoor work and we’ve moving right along through our schedule. Along the way, we’ve seen some drastic and beautiful transformations take place that we’re thrilled to share with you! Take a look at some of the before and after shots from our recent work below.

Basement Flood on Peregrine Loop

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When your basement floods and you need someone to repair the damage, who do you call? Repairing water damage requires a wide variety of skills, from installing carpeting to repairing drywall to replacing damaged doors, and that’s why it’s good to find a contractor with eclectic experience in construction to help you reclaim your home – even better if it’s someone you already know!

Remodel on Diagon Lane

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Shingles Colors Part 1

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If you’re considering getting a new roof, there’s one question that always seems to stump our clients: what color shingle do you want to put on your home? It’s a more difficult question than it seems, but that’s why we’re here to help. We offer a variety of colors to match any home, no matter the color. The following collection of photos are from projects that we did in the Missoula area and are not touched up to help give you a better idea of what each color looks like in the real world. As a rule of thumb, lighter colors make your house look larger and keep your house a bit cooler, and darker colors make the colors of your house look richer and absorbs heat. If you want to see these colors for yourself, we always have samples available for viewing in our office!

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A Squirrelly Surprise

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Sometimes, opening up a roof can bring about a lot of unexpected surprises. A roof past its prime can suffer from a myriad of problems, and at times it can be hard to tell exactly what’s going on beneath the shingles until they’ve been torn off. Such was the case with a roof our crew replaced recently – after tearing up the shingles and flashing, they found a very furry, very cute surprise: three tiny baby squirrels! The squirrels had made their nest in the roof’s sheeting, safely tucked away from the weather underneath the shingles, and the three little ones were curled up together in a warm bundle of shredded wood.

Happy Spring

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Happy Holidays

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We want to give a huge thank you to Montana and Idaho for helping us bring our 30th year of business to a close. We look forward to serving you and our future generations. Happy Holidays from our families to yours.
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