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| Phase 1: Initial Consultation
Review needs, wants and desires
for the project
Discuss feasibility of project
Discuss budget for project
Review the Excel process
Cost: Free |
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| Phase 2: Preliminary Design
Evaluation, Measurements, Photos
Appointment at Showroom to review plans:
• Conceptual Floor Plan
• Conceptual Elevations
• Proposal with Price
• Written Specifications
Cost: 1% of estimated project cost
Excel retains all drawings. |
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| Phase 3: Design Completion
Complete Floor Plan
Complete Construction Plan
Complete Mechanical Plan
Elevations
Detail Drawings
Specification Sheets
Select all colors and fixtures
Complete project ready for production
Cost: 10% of estimated project cost
Owner may take home drawings, but Excel retains ownership.
Cost will be applied to construction if Excel does the project. |
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| Phase 4: Pre-Construction
Construction Agreement, Specifications & Drawings are finalized & signed
Materials ordered
Workmen scheduled
Lead Carpenter assigned
Project Information distributed
Permits obtained
Construction forecast made
Pre-Construction Conference
Payment: 30% of total contract (minus payment made in Phase 3)
Previous Design Completion (Phase 3) payment is credited to this deposit. |
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| Phase 5: Construction
Work begins
Lead carpenter manages project on site
Production Manager maintains schedule and manages human resources
Designer answers design questions and clarifies design
Quality, Cleanliness, and Communication receive top priority
Payment: 50% of total contract |
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| Phase 6: Post-Construction
Project finishes
“After” photos taken
Final Evaluation
Five-year warranty period begins
Payments:
Substantial Completion:
15% of total contract
Final Completion:
balance of contract (5%) |
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Camp Hill Relay for Life
This is Excel's third year participating in the Camp Hill Relay for Life, to benefit the American Cancer Society. Help join our fight against cancer!
NEW! "Simply the Best"
For the fourth straight year, Excel has been voted favorite "Kitchen and Bath Experts" in Harrisburg Magazine's "Simply the Best Reader's Poll." We extend a big "Thank You" to everyone who voted! We hope you stop by the showroom soon for your next remodeling project!
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