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PRE-PLAN
HOW TO START
​Start by gathering your ideas on style, materials, and finishes. Discuss your budget, timeline, and extent of project (does it include kitchen, hallway, bathroom, other) with your decision makers. Remember to plan and budget for plumbing, lighting, flooring, counter tops, and installation.
INTERVIEW PROFESSIONALS
​It is important to ask your potential team members for referrals, reviews, licensing/insurance, and experience with your type and size project. It is a good idea to interview more than one of each team member to ensure a good fit.

If you are acting as general contractor, line up a Plumber, Electrician, Dry-waller, Flooring Installer, Counter top Installer, Cabinet Installer (we supply installers with installation recommendations).
  • Ensure required permits are in place and there is a schedule for inspections.
  • Draw up plans.
  • Agree on budget and payment schedule.
  • Create a plan for change orders.
  • Secure funding through bank or other source.
  • Create project timeline.
HELPFUL HINTS
  • Collect images to convey your vision.
  • Define the scope of the project up front.
  • Make a plan for a schedule.
  • ​Make sure your vision matches your budget.
  • Give the professionals the room to makes some decisions in order to avoid delays.
DESCRIBE YOUR VISION
​Consider the details listed below:
Style
Modern
Traditional
Transitional
Contemporary

Color Palette
​Paint 
Textiles

​Lighting
Under Counter    
​Overhead
Appliances
Stove    
Hood
Refrigerator
​Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher

Sink
Apron 
Vessel
Under mount 

Open Shelves
Floating shelves
Bracketed shelves
​Cabinets
Wood species
Face frame
Slab front
Inset
​Overlay
Hardware

Back Splash
Tile
Solid surface

Counter tops
Quartz
Natural Stone
Composite material
Convenience Items
Spice storage
Bread Box
Tray Divider
Desk Area
Sliding Trays
Recycling Center
Lazy Susan

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INQUIRY
Let's talk cabinets! Get your drawings, sketches and inspiration pictures together and lets meet in our showroom.  We can look at samples and discuss your vision of your space.  Once we get all the basic questions answered we can prepare an estimate and discuss delivery date.
Here are some specific details that we will need to discuss with you in order to give you an accurate estimate for your project:
  • Construction method
  • Door Style
  • Overlay or inset (see image below)
  • Drawer front style
  • Drawer box
  • Materials
  • Grain Direction
  • Finish
  • Specialty features
  • Panel Style
  • Exposed Sides
  • Appliances Specs
  • Electrical needs
  • Specialized Components
  • Crown Detail
  • Soffits
  • Lighting
  • Convenience Hardware
Example of an overlay vs. inset style cabinets:
ESTIMATE
Now that we have  a good understanding of your project…what's this going to cost, right? When considering your custom cabinet estimate, please understand that there is value in craftsmanship, responsible sourcing and longevity that can get overlooked. Here is how we see it:
The value of your purchase…
 
QUALITY HEIRLOOM VALUE
Beech Tree Woodworks’ mission is to create long-lasting, “green” cabinets, furniture or built-ins that will be passed down for generations. Our attention to detail is above the rest.

FOR THE CHEMICALLY SENSITIVE
We stand out as being environmentally responsible and continue to look for ways to help to reduce our impact on the planet. We use water-based products which ensures the health of our clients as well as our woodworkers.
 
MADE IN USA
Beech Tree woodworks is located in Olympia, Washington. Our employees reflect the demographics of the area, meaning most of us are transplants from other parts of the country. This enhances our spectrum of style and experiences. We work hard to source products and use companies that are local and made in the USA. Some clients choose materials that are made oversees. We make those options available and seek out companies that are in line with our business ethics.
 
HAND-CRAFTED
We employ skilled woodworkers who craft each piece by hand. This ensures attention to quality and detail every step of the way. Our woodworkers love wood! They stand in awe of certain grain patterns they work to achieve tight reveals. They talk about texture and rigidity of certain woods. 
 
ECOLOGICALLY SOUND
Our materials are sourced with sustainability in mind.  We use locally made plywood and domestic solid wood materials that are FSC certified.  We use the lowest VOC content clear water bashed polyurethane finish on the market.  All our adhesives are non-toxic and/or plant based.  We are part of PSE's 100% green power program.  We care tremendously about the environment.
Let's get together
If the estimate is accepted, let’s meet to do an initial consultation. Invite your team and Beech Tree Woodworks project lead. During this scheduling changes can be made and a revised estimate may be submitted.
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INVITE YOUR TEAM TO A MEETING at Beech Tree Woodworks
  • Architect 
  • General Contractor 
  • Designer
  • Builder
  • Carpenter/Installer
  • Painter/Finisher
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Schedule our showroom for your meeting! 

​What factors impact the cost of the project most?
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  • Square footage
  • Material
  • Cabinet style
  • Finish​
CONTRACT
Upon your review and acceptance, return a signed copy of the contract with the deposit, and the project can be scheduled.  A sample of your materials and finish options will follow contract and deposit.  Now the ball is rolling!
Our contract is signed. Now what?
PRE-PRODUCTION BEGINS
One of our project managers will visit your site to measure in order to begin drafting your cabinet design.  We use appliance specs, site measurements, and designer elevations to produce a production packet for the shop. 

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
It is normal with any project to go thru the details again and again. Questions can come up, preferences may change, and timelines can be reworked. Keep communicating with us. 

CHANGE ORDERS
Some changes will affect the process and or materials and will require an additional cost. Notify us as soon as you determine you want to make change to your contract or scope of work. We will be fair in addressing the issue. Be aware that any changes can affect the shop schedule.  We are always working on multiple projects at once.

TIMELINE
We know cabinetry. Whether it's new construction or a remodel, fitting the pieces together can be a puzzle. We aim to make this process easier by following the timeline below. Our hope is to always stay ahead of the game. We want your cabinets to be ready when your contractors and installers need them. The more you communicate with us, the more likely it is to fall into place,
OUR TIMELINE
  • Contract signed
  • Deposit paid
  • On site Measuring
  • Samples sent to you
  • You return approved samples to us
  • Shop drawings-First round
  • Redlines-Your opportunity see finished drawings and make changes before approval.
  • Revised shop drawings
  • Final approval on drawings
  • Change orders (in some cases)
  • Production
  • Final Payment
  • Delivery
DRAWINGS
After we measure the space, collect appliance specs, and review designer elevations we will create shop drawings (see sample below). We then send them to you for "redlines". At this stage we can meet again or communicate over the phone/email. We will carefully go over any undetermined details and amend things as necessary. Changes to your contract at this stage may alter the contracted estimate.  We will bring any cost changes to your attention should they arise.
We will submit drawings to the client for final approval. (a note about redlines: there is a allotted one consecutive round of redlines/redrawing (approx. 8hrs of drawing time). Any additional time needed for further iterations, design or investigation will be billed out at a rate of $140.00 per hour.)
BUILD & DELIVER
We get as excited as you do about starting to build your design!  You're welcome to schedule a visit if you'd like to see your project in production.  We will show you around the shop where the magic happens.
BUILD
Once we begin production our shop is full steam ahead! We are busy cutting, sanding, assembling, and making sure that your vision is brought to life.

DELIVER
Your project will be delivered on schedule. Delivery is FREE inside Thurston County. An invoice will be sent in advance with your remaining balance. We always recommend you come to the site to receive your project.

STORAGE
We have limited storage space in our shop. If your installation is delayed we can hold cabinets for a short time but please communicate with us about your timeline and storage options for you.  

INSTALL
We will send drawings with your delivery and installation recommendations for your professional.  

COMPLETION
You will receive a completion packet complete with our limited Lifetime Warranty, care and cleaning instructions, and a gift from us.

CONGRATULATIONS!
We hope you love your new cabinets, built-ins and/or furniture. Job Well done! We keep an archive of our work and we may use your project for promotions including advertisements, trade magazine write-ups, and on our web site. We will send you a set of digital images for your use. Please let us know if you are willing to let us into your home after installation for pictures.