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Q) How long have you been in business?
A) we have been in the Bay Area since 1993

Q) How soon can you start the job?
A) It depends on the size of the job. Please use our contact page to ask for a quote!

Q) How long will the job take to finish?
A) It depends on the size and type of the job. Our recent contracts have ranged from just a few days to several months. Please use our contact page to ask for a quote!

Q) Do you charge by the hour or by the job?
A) We usually provide an estimate for each job.

Q) Where are you located?
A) We are located in South San Francisco and work primarily in San Francisco and the Peninsula and have done work all over the Bay Area.

Q) Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
A) We are licensed in California ( CA State License # 842267). We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured company.

Q) What makes a kitchen more or less expensive?
A) Cabinets account for about half the total cost of the project and will have the greatest impact on your budget. They range in price considerably based on quality, the type of material they are made of, and whether they are stock (ready made in specific sizes) or custom (produced specifically for your kitchen in whatever sizes are needed).

The material you choose for surfaces including counters, backsplashes and floors can also account for variations in price.

Other key elements that factor in to the equation are talent and workmanship. In the remodeling business, you tend to get what you pay for. An accomplished designer, skilled sub-tradesmen and expert installation crew may cost more. But you'll appreciate their ability every time you use your kitchen.

Q) How can I possibly pay for my remodeling project?
A) Like any major purchase, you should only spend what you can afford to spend. That means setting a budget and sticking to it. If you work with us, we'll help you make the most of it - and we'll respect the budget you've set.

As for payment, there are a number of options. Some homeowners tap into personal savings to get the kitchen of their dreams. Others take out home equity loans. And many times, professional remodeling firms will work with lending institutions to offer financing options much like car dealers do. If you're buying a house and know you'll need to remodel the kitchen, you may be able to incorporate the costs in your mortgage.

Q) What about your payment schedule?
A) We usually require 10% or a maximum of $1000 upon signing of contract. Additional payments are divided based on a schedule of payment according to the type of job. Payments will be collected upon completion of specific stages or construction phases. The balance (10 percent maximum) is paid when the job is complete.

Q) How is the square footage for new homes or remodeling calculated?
A) There are a lot of different methods for determining square footage. We usually use the out to out method -- outside of exterior wall to outside of exterior wall. This would include the thickness of the walls, duct chases and chimneys, of course, so you can't go on inside room dimensions alone.

For example if the foundation measures 40'x 26' and the house is two stories high then the square footage is 40x26x2=2080. This would include only "finished space"--i.e. insulated, heated, sheet rocked area. Crawl spaces, unheated attics, garages etc. are usually not included. Two story foyers or vaulted ceilings may or may not be included.

Q) Why do different builders have different costs per square foot?
A) The cost per square foot is a rough "ball-park" figure used to calculate approximate building costs. Each builder bases the cost on actual materials and fixtures to be used. Obviously if one builder uses only hardwood flooring and another always uses economy grade carpet the "cost per square foot" will differ significantly.

Q) Do you provide a warranty?
A) Shaad Provides a Warranty on all work performed by us. The duration of the warrantly depends upon the type of job. You will also receive various manufacturer's warranties (which may or may not last longer) on the products used on your job.