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Frequently Asked Questions
Estimating, Drawings & Specifications
Practical guidance for architects, general contractors, and property owners preparing to request a millwork consultation.
What information do you need to review a project scope?
Architectural plans, interior elevations, finish schedules, hardware preferences, and target construction milestones give our estimators the clearest foundation. For renovations without formal plans, we can discuss preliminary design-assist steps.
Do you work directly with homeowners or only through general contractors?
We collaborate with general contractors, architects, and interior designers, and can also work directly with property owners depending on whether the project involves broader structural or MEP trades.
Do you provide CAD shop drawings before building?
Yes. Fabrication begins only after field dimensions are verified (where site walls exist) and shop drawings plus finish samples are formally approved.
Materials, Lead Times & Site Conditions
Understanding how custom woodwork transitions from our shop floor to your building.
How are fabrication lead times determined?
Timelines depend on shop queue, specialty veneer or hardware procurement, submittal turnaround speed, and finishing complexity. Specific schedule commitments are established per project.
What site conditions are required before millwork delivery?
Interior spaces must be enclosed, wet trades (drywall mudding, painting, masonry, tile) completed and cured, and permanent HVAC running at stable occupancy temperature and relative humidity.
Can you match existing historic trim or stain colors?
Yes. With a physical sample of existing moulding or finished woodwork, we can grind custom profile knives and formulate custom stain matches for approval.
Care & Urgent Commercial Repairs
We provide care guidelines for all catalyzed finishes and wood surfaces. If you manage a commercial facility requiring urgent fixture remediation, response availability is governed by [EMERGENCY_RESPONSE_TIME] (pending owner verification).