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Our Remodeling Process in Bloomington-Normal, IL
Six steps, the same on a single bathroom and on a whole house. Here is exactly what happens, what we need from you, and what you get at the end of each one.
Start to finish
How a Bloomington-Normal project runs with us
Everything starts with your call. Reach out to us with your project idea, big or small, and we'll be ready to listen.
We believe in the importance of understanding your space and needs firsthand. We'll schedule a visit to your property to assess the project scope and discuss your vision in detail.
Based on our visit and your project requirements, we'll craft a detailed quote. This will outline the costs, timeline, and what you can expect from the completion of your project.
We know you might have questions or need clarifications. That's why we'll follow up after sending the proposal, ready to answer any queries and make necessary adjustments.
Once you're satisfied and give us the green light, we'll proceed with implementing the proposal. Our team will work diligently, keeping you informed and involved at every step, to transform your vision into reality.
Our job isn't done until you're completely satisfied with the work. We'll walk you through the finished project, ensuring it meets our high standards and, more importantly, your expectations.
Before you commit to anything
What arrives in your written quote
Costs, broken out
What the work costs and what is included in it, so a cheaper quote from someone else can be compared honestly rather than on the total alone.
A real timeline
When we start, roughly how long it takes and which parts depend on material lead times. You are not guessing at the schedule.
What you get at completion
What the space looks like when we hand it back, and what our two year workmanship warranty covers on your specific project.
The part nobody explains
What happens when something unexpected turns up
You see it first
Open up an old house and things turn up. We stop, show you what we found, and explain what it means before anyone carries on.
In writing, again
Any change gets priced before the work happens. Nothing lands on the final invoice that you have not already agreed to.
It is still your house
Fix it now, defer it, or change the approach. We will tell you what we would do, then build whichever one you choose.
Why homeowners pick us
Why choose Draper Construction Services
We work where we live
Based on South Hershey Road in Bloomington, so we understand the houses here and the weather that gets at them. Staying close is what lets us show up quickly.
Big job or small job
A faulty outlet, a whole kitchen, a deck or the outside of the house. We have the trades to handle it, and you deal with one company either way.
You are not a job number
We are a smaller company on purpose. That means personal service, a real person on the phone, and a relationship that does not end at the final invoice.
Straight answers
Questions about working with a Bloomington-Normal contractor
Does the estimate really cost nothing?
Correct. The call, the site visit and the written quote are free, and there is no obligation at the end of them. If the number is not right for you, that is a completely fine outcome.
How soon can you come out?
Usually within a few days, and faster in the quieter months. Staying inside Bloomington-Normal is what makes that possible rather than scheduling you around a two hour drive.
Who will actually be in my house?
Our crew, and you will know who is coming and what they are working on. If you have a question during the day, calling gets you someone who has been on your project.
Do I pay anything up front?
Payment terms are set out in your quote before you sign, so they are agreed rather than assumed. Ask at the site visit and we will walk you through exactly how it works on a project your size.
What if I only want part of the work done?
Then we quote that part. Plenty of projects get phased over a couple of years, and knowing that up front helps us build the first phase so the second one is easier.
What happens after the job is finished?
We walk it with you, sort anything that is not right, and your workmanship warranty runs for two years on most projects. The number you have been calling still works afterward.
Free estimate
Start step one in Bloomington-Normal
Step one is a conversation about what you are thinking. No measuring tape, no pressure, no cost.
Everything after that is just us doing what is written on this page.
Call or text. It reaches Colby, not an answering service.
1005 S Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
Mon to Fri 8:30 to 4:30 · Sat by appointment
Licensed and insured in Illinois