FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices for built-ins and cabinetry are based on: 1. The complexity of the overall project. For example: Specific job site conditions, such as moulding that needs to be matched, or existing conditions that will require additional time and attention- for example, floors that are not level or walls that are significantly out of plumb. Whether general contracting work (demolition, electrical, plumbing, etc.) is needed, in addition to design and construction. 2. Features and materials used. For example: Cabinet construction methods, layout, and configuration Door styles: shaker, flat, inset, louvered, etc. Type of wood or materials: Maple, Oak, Walnut, Cherry, etc. Finishes: laquer, stain, glazes, paints. Type of hardware. Add-ons such as glass doors, lighting, pullout spice racks, rollout shelves, lazy susans, etc. Throughout the design process, we will inform you of how your selection of features, materials, and accessories will influence the price of your project.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1. Initial Consultation We offer an in-home consultation to discuss your project and provide a price estimate under no obligation. We invite you to take advantage of our years of experience to explore the possibilities for your space. 2. Custom Design Once we have all the necessary information, we can provide a formal proposal with detailed costs and a timetable. If you are ready to move ahead with the project, we request 20% of the payment to lock a slot in our calendar. We then schedule a follow-up to set about creating your unique design and discuss the particulars of your project. 3. Build We present 3D rendering drawings, photos, and/or sample materials. When you are happy with the final design, we are ready to build. Shortly before building begins, we require a 60% payment towards the construction of your project, including ordering materials. We craft your piece(s) in our Brooklyn studio. 4. Delivery & Installation The majority of construction takes place in our studio; this minimizes the amount of time for installations so that there is as little disruption to your home as possible. All installation is done by our own crafts people who are trained to ensure that your project is installed precisely.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Over twenty years ago, I walked into a tiny 250-square-foot studio while apartment hunting in the East Village. I remember thinking, I can make this a good place to live. Although this space would probably be considered a walk-in closet anywhere else besides New York City, with some well-placed built-ins and furniture, it became a pleasant and cozy home. This solidified my belief that every space has hidden potential, no matter the size. After a decade in woodworking, in 2007 I started Urban Homecraft because I didn't just want to build things; I wanted to make homes more functional, beautiful, and livable. My philosophy is that with the right design and planning, any space can become that one place in the world you enjoy coming home to more than anywhere else. Since then, Urban Homecraft has grown mostly through referrals from clients, including Apartment Therapy's CEO and founder Maxwell Ryan. Collectively, we are able to tailor each project according to our clients' specific needs, budget, and preferences. We believe that nothing will fit a space better, and realize its full potential, than something built especially for it. We get excited knowing that no two projects are the same, and relish the human element of design; especially the collaboration we build with our clients in creating the unique details for each space. - George Evageliou, President and Founder of Urban Homecraft