If I were to ask you to associate custom cabinets with affordable what would you say? Well, for many of us that have been around for a bit we have this idea that the phrases custom cabinets are truly that ideal place of destination for our kitchen should we have an unlimited amount of money to spend. Ironically, despite the increase in supplies, the cost of custom cabinets is decreasing and a lot of this has to do with the change to the process.
This article is about small business going hi-tech in order to improve on price and maintain a custom service for their clients. I support small businesses abroad and I applause LyndenCraft for making such a step in their production process. I support entrepreneurs. More importantly those with such a unique skill set that when combined with technology can offer you some of the best products around. What used to be accomplished with manual labor, a table saw, keen eye and a steady hand is now accomplished on a 4 foot by 8 foot flat surface and robotic router. Imagine pieces being cut within 1/100th of an inch in accuracy. Accurate, safe for the employees and more importantly for you and I it costs less because less man hours are required.
Local shop owner, Steve Oates, shared this story, "I received a phone call from a local resident. She was anxious to receive a fast quote over the phone for some custom cabinets. In particular, she was wanting a custom island to match her kitchen cabinets. According to the caller, Home Depo_ quoted her about $6,700 for a kitchen island including a non-granite countertop. After speaking with her I shared that I felt pretty sure we could probably save her at least $1,400. But I went one step further. I even included granite with her cabinets and she could choose up to 20 styles." She was surprised as I was when he shared the story.
He went on to explain that larger manufacturers leave no room for custom cabinet revisions without up charging the client. But not him. Steve said, "Everything we do is customized. Recently I went to Charlotte home and noticed the upper cabinet above the stovetop hood wasn't allowing the hood to fit properly. Since they wanted to reuse the hood.. I simply added an extra " to the width (1/8" on each side for extra space)." I asked him if there was any additional charge and he laughed. He said, "Charges? No way. That's part of the custom service they get with their custom cabinets and my price is hard to beat in Charlotte."
In closing Steve shared more about the custom service that they work so hard to maintain. He shared, "I mention to all my clients wanting to invest in custom cabinets. The process of preparing, designing and installing custom cabinets is just as important as enjoying the end product. Many of my clients share disappointing stories about the contractor that sold well and delivered poorly." Steve continues, "We strive to shatter their conception of a contractor. From the moment we step foot into their home until we remove our last tool. It is our desire to develop a working relationship with our clients. We are committed to developing an enjoyable process and product that they show off and share with friends. Even more important. I trust they will use their new custom kitchen so that it becomes a focal point in their home as they create moments of community with neighbors, family and friends. That's the true beauty created from the use of a functional and spacious kitchen. - 32406
This article is about small business going hi-tech in order to improve on price and maintain a custom service for their clients. I support small businesses abroad and I applause LyndenCraft for making such a step in their production process. I support entrepreneurs. More importantly those with such a unique skill set that when combined with technology can offer you some of the best products around. What used to be accomplished with manual labor, a table saw, keen eye and a steady hand is now accomplished on a 4 foot by 8 foot flat surface and robotic router. Imagine pieces being cut within 1/100th of an inch in accuracy. Accurate, safe for the employees and more importantly for you and I it costs less because less man hours are required.
Local shop owner, Steve Oates, shared this story, "I received a phone call from a local resident. She was anxious to receive a fast quote over the phone for some custom cabinets. In particular, she was wanting a custom island to match her kitchen cabinets. According to the caller, Home Depo_ quoted her about $6,700 for a kitchen island including a non-granite countertop. After speaking with her I shared that I felt pretty sure we could probably save her at least $1,400. But I went one step further. I even included granite with her cabinets and she could choose up to 20 styles." She was surprised as I was when he shared the story.
He went on to explain that larger manufacturers leave no room for custom cabinet revisions without up charging the client. But not him. Steve said, "Everything we do is customized. Recently I went to Charlotte home and noticed the upper cabinet above the stovetop hood wasn't allowing the hood to fit properly. Since they wanted to reuse the hood.. I simply added an extra " to the width (1/8" on each side for extra space)." I asked him if there was any additional charge and he laughed. He said, "Charges? No way. That's part of the custom service they get with their custom cabinets and my price is hard to beat in Charlotte."
In closing Steve shared more about the custom service that they work so hard to maintain. He shared, "I mention to all my clients wanting to invest in custom cabinets. The process of preparing, designing and installing custom cabinets is just as important as enjoying the end product. Many of my clients share disappointing stories about the contractor that sold well and delivered poorly." Steve continues, "We strive to shatter their conception of a contractor. From the moment we step foot into their home until we remove our last tool. It is our desire to develop a working relationship with our clients. We are committed to developing an enjoyable process and product that they show off and share with friends. Even more important. I trust they will use their new custom kitchen so that it becomes a focal point in their home as they create moments of community with neighbors, family and friends. That's the true beauty created from the use of a functional and spacious kitchen. - 32406
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