From Dream to Done

What It’s Like to Remodel With Kellett Norris Custom Contracting

Every great remodel starts the same way.

With a dream.

Maybe it’s a kitchen that finally works for your family. Maybe it’s a bathroom remodel that feels calm instead of cramped. Or maybe your home just needs a refresh that feels more like you.

At Kellett Norris Custom Contracting, we believe in this simple idea from Barbara Kellett:

“You have a dream. Start with a plan.”

Here’s what the full process looks like when you work with a reputable general contractor who helps guide you from that first phone call all the way through completion.

Step 1: The First Phone Call

Where the Dream Gets Real

The process starts with a simple conversation.

You call us and tell us what you’re thinking.

What you like.

What you don’t like.

What you hope your home could become.

This is not a sales pitch. It’s a listening call.

We help answer early questions like:

• Is this remodel realistic for my home?

• Should this be a kitchen remodel, kitchen refresh, or full renovation?

• What usually trips homeowners up at this stage?

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Many homeowners call us asking, “Who do I call first?”

The answer is a reputable contractor who can help you see the big picture before money is spent in the wrong place.

Step 2: On-Site Walkthrough

Seeing What’s Possible and What’s Hidden

Next, we schedule a walkthrough of your home.

This is where experience matters.

An experienced remodeler doesn’t just look at finishes. We look for:

• Structural limitations

• Plumbing and electrical realities

• Past DIY or builder shortcuts

• Hidden obstacles that can cause delays later

As Barbara puts it, a contractor who’s seen a lot knows what to be aware of.

This step helps identify both the possibilities and the improbabilities so your plan is grounded in reality from the start.

Step 3: Creating the Plan

Turning Ideas Into a Clear Path

Once we understand your goals and your home, we help build a real plan.

This may include:

• Scope of work and layout recommendations

• Budget guidance

• Timeline expectations

• Material direction for flooring, tile, cabinetry, and finishes

• Kitchen and bathroom remodel planning

• Whole home renovation sequencing

A reputable contractor will spend extra time here. This planning phase is where many problems are avoided before they ever happen.

Step 4: Design, Permits, and Prep

Taking Care of the Hard Stuff

Remodeling is more than construction.

We help manage:

• Architectural plans when needed

• Municipal permits and local regulations

• Coordination with inspectors

• Material selections and lead times

• Scheduling trades in the right order

For homeowners in Kyle, Austin, Buda, and surrounding areas, this step alone can remove a lot of stress. You don’t have to figure out city requirements or worry about missing paperwork. We handle it.

Step 5: Construction

Clear Communication, Steady Progress

Once construction begins, our focus is consistency and communication.

You can expect:

• A clear schedule

• Respect for your home

• Coordination of trusted trades

• Ongoing updates as work progresses

• Solutions when surprises appear, because they sometimes do

An experienced general contractor knows that remodels rarely go perfectly, but they can go smoothly when handled correctly.

Step 6: Final Walkthrough and Completion

Seeing the Dream Come Together

At the end of the project, we walk the space with you.

This is where you see how the plan turned into reality.

• Your kitchen remodel feels functional and welcoming

• Your bathroom remodel feels comfortable and intentional

• Your flooring, tile, and finishes come together as one cohesive space

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We address final details, answer questions, and make sure everything is complete before we consider the job done.

Why the Process Matters

Many remodel problems don’t come from bad materials or bad intentions. They come from skipping steps.

A solid process helps:

• Reduce delays

• Prevent costly changes

• Set realistic expectations

• Create better results

At Kellett Norris Custom Contracting, we help homeowners from inception to completion. From dream to plan to finished space.

If you’re thinking about a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, or home renovation in Kyle or the Austin area, the first step is simple.

Start with a plan.

Call a contractor who’s done this before.