Specifications

for

Kitchen Remodeling

 Custom Design Associates, Inc. (Contractor) shall supply labor and materials to perform the following Kitchen Remodeling for Mr. & Mrs. Homeowner (Owner) at 1234 Main Street, Milwaukee, WI, 555-1234 in accordance with the following Specifications, dated April 22, 2000, Working Drawings, dated April 22, 2000, and foregoing Terms and Conditions of Construction Agreement.

I.) Contract Amount and Payment Schedule

A.) Progress Payments

1.         Work shall be completed in accordance with the following Specifications and Working Drawings in consideration for the contract sum listed below with payment to be made as follows:

 TOTAL OF CONTRACT .......... $32,210.00

Payment #1; Retainer - (non-refundable) .......... $1,500.00

Payment #2; Contract Deposit .......... $10,000.00

Payment #3; Upon Start of Drywall .......... $10,000.00

Payment #4; Upon Start of Finish Electric .......... $10,000.00

Payment #5; Upon Completion of Owner Authorized Punch List .......... $710.00

II.) General

A.) Permits

1.         Permits shall be applied and paid for by the Contractor.

B.) Utilities

1.         Owner is responsible for any charges made by utility or fuel companies in the lighting, heating, or servicing during said remodeling.

C.) Insurance Certificate

1.         An original certificate of insurance shall be attached to construction agreement.  By signing this agreement Owner states that he / she has received and inspected such documents or has waived such inspection.

D.) Warranty

1.         See attached Terms and Conditions number 18 for warranty coverage.

III.) Demolition

A.) Job Preparation

1.         Owner is responsible for removal and storage of personal property and valuables from in and around construction areas including access to construction site, and construction material storage areas.

2.         Contractor shall put down carpet runners and plastic off areas as needed to protect from dust as much as possible.

3.         Contractor shall move the existing range, dishwasher, and refrigerator to an area in the kitchen or out of the way of construction but does not guarantee operation of appliances after moving or storage.  Owner is responsible for disposal of appliances.

4.         Contractor does not guarantee the condition or operation of Owner’s existing fixtures, fittings, or appliances when re-using.

5.         Owner is responsible for wallpaper removal and damage to walls from such removal.

B.) Site Prep and Clean-up

1.         Remove interior material such as base millwork and other items exclusive to the preparation for the kitchen cabinet replacement.

2.         Remove the existing sink and plumbing under sink.

3.         Remove the existing counter tops.

4.         Remove the existing cabinets.

5.         Remove the soffits in entire kitchen area.

6.         Remove exterior material such as window trim exclusive to the preparation for the window removal.

7.         Remove one window in the kitchen to prepare for new window in existing location as indicated on Working Drawings.

8.         Remove existing vinyl flooring and underlayment to prepare for new flooring installation.

9.         Contractor shall maintain a clean job site with appropriate waste containers and daily clean up.

10.     Haul away all construction debris only.

11.     Note;  if any hazardous materials, such as asbestos, are uncovered during demolition a licensed abatement Contractor shall be contacted to perform necessary work at an extra charge to the Owner as described in the terms and conditions.  This may cause a delay in the schedule.

IV.) Construction

A.) Rough Carpentry

1.         Frame in window as needed in existing opening in the kitchen as indicated on the Working Drawings.

2.         Frame in new half wall between kitchen and dinette as indicated on Working Drawings.

B.) Windows / Doors

1.         Furnish and install Hurd #1527-2 aluminum clad casement windows with TC 88 glass and screens as indicated on Working Drawings. Note:  Window to be pulled to the outside of brick to allow for a wider stool and apron.

V.) Finishes

A.) Drywall

1.         Furnish and install 1/2" drywall on all wall and ceiling areas damaged from soffit removal.

2.         Furnish and install 1/2" drywall on new half wall.

3.         All outside corners shall be metal beaded. 

4.         Joints and seams shall be taped and mudded and sanded to a smooth finish.

5.         A sand textured spray primer shall be applied to areas not receiving wallpaper.

6.         Owner is responsible for wall preparation, priming, and sizing all areas to receive wallpaper.

B.) Finish Flooring

1.         Furnish and install approximately 125 square feet of oak floor material in kitchen and pantry closet including stair tread and risers to back hall. Provide (1) coat of stain and (2) coats “Mega” High Build latex polyurethane. Allowance for floor material shall be $7.50 per square foot.

VI.) Finish Carpentry

A.) Cabinets / Counter top

1.         Furnish Dura Supreme "Crestwood" maple kitchen cabinets in "Oxford" standard overlay door style on base cabinets and "Manchester Classic" standard overlay door style on wall cabinets in sage mist finish as indicated on Working Drawings. Upgrades include: tip downs at the sink, roll-outs where applicable, dishwasher panel, and refrigerator panel.

2.         Install cabinets and moldings as indicated on Working Drawings.

3.         Furnish and install 3/4” Laborador Green granite tops with 11/2" eased edge treatment without backsplash in the kitchen area.

4.         Furnish and install Wilsonart #4627-690 “Hunter Nebula” single cove laminated counter top with standard edge treatment and standard backsplash at the planning area.

B.) Hardware

1.         Furnish and install cabinet hardware; door knob #2371-B and drawer pull #2373-B; on new kitchen cabinets.

C.) Ceramic

1.         Note:  Tile backsplash will be an addendum to the contract and is not included at this time.

D.) Millwork / Moldings

1.         Furnish and install 4” Poplar unfinished window casings with 3/4”  back band on new kitchen window.

2.         Furnish and install three part Poplar unfinished base molding in the kitchen to resemble that in the existing residence.

3.         Furnish and install Maple or Birch plant shelf at new window.

VII.) Plumbing

A.) General

1.         All plumbing work is done by licensed plumbers.

2.         Contractor is not responsible for water pressure or water draining deficiencies before, during, or after construction due to existing conditions.

B.) Rough Plumbing

1.         Furnish and install new supply lines and trap for new sink and air gap for new dishwasher.

C.) Fixtures

1.         Furnish and install a standard solid color Elkay #ELU-3120 undermount stainless steel double bowl sink with chrome strainer baskets as indicated on Working Drawings.

D.) Fittings

1.         Furnish and install one (1) Kohler chrome "Coralais" #K-15162-CP faucet with pull-out spray faucet. Installation to be without escutcheon.

E.) Appliances

1.         Install Owner's new Bosch #SHU4306UC dishwasher with trim kit #SGZ1046UC as indicated on Working Drawings.

2.         Install Owner's existing disposer as indicated on Working Drawings.

VIII.) Electrical

A.) General

1.         All electric is done by licensed electricians.

2.         Locations of switches and light fixture mounting boxes shall remain as existing unless otherwise indicated here or on Working Drawings.

3.         Contractor shall utilize existing electrical service panel box and existing breakers.

4.         Owner supplied materials to be at job site as scheduled or a trip charge may result.

B.) Rough Electric

1.         Re-route electric as necessary for new kitchen layout as indicated on Working Drawings.

2.         Furnish and install new switches and receptacles per code and as indicated on Working Drawings.  Contractor shall install toggle/rocker switches and white/ivory/almond backplates.

C.) Appliances

1.         Wire for Owner's new Jenn Air #JCD2289ATB refrigerator location as indicated on the Working Drawings.

2.         Wire for new downdraft vent at range as indicated on Working Drawings. Note; fan will be ducted to the outside through the basement.

3.         Wire for Owner's new Jenn Air #SUE47600B range receptacle location as indicated on the Working Drawings.

4.         Wire for and connect Owner's new Bosch #SHU4306UC dishwasher.

5.         Wire for Owner's existing disposer.

D.) Lighting

1.         Furnish and install seven (7) recessed light fixtures in the kitchen as indicated on the Working Drawings.

2.         Furnish and install four (4) Puck under cabinet lights in the new kitchen.

3.         Wire for new switch for Owner's existing light fixture in kitchen ceiling.

E.) Communications Systems

1.         Furnish and install (1) television cable and (1) two line phone wire.  Provide outlet for cordless phone.  Hook-up of cable and phone is by Owner.

2.         Owner is responsible for installation of television cable, phone wire, and security and fire alarm systems for new kitchen.

IX.) Heating / Ventilation

A.) General

1.         Heat registers and cold air returns shall remain in existing locations unless otherwise indicated here or on the Working Drawings.

B.) Equipment

1.         Contractor does not guarantee the heating capacity or cooling capacity of existing heating equipment.

C.) Ventilation

1.         Furnish and install ductwork from new downdraft vent to the exterior through the basement.  Duct work will be terminated with a dampened wall cap.

X.) Painting / Decorating

A.) Walls / Ceiling

1.         Owner is responsible for labor and materials to prime and paint all wall and ceiling areas prepared with spray texture.

2.         Owner is responsible for wallpaper preparation and installation.

B.) Millwork

1.         Owner is responsible for labor and materials to stain and varnish all new and existing unfinished wood surfaces.

C.) Exterior

1.         Owner is responsible for labor and materials to prime and paint all new and existing wood surfaces on the exterior.

XI.) Miscellaneous