You’ll Know What to Expect at Every Step.
Most homeowners don’t fear the remodel itself — they fear the unknown. Our process is designed to eliminate that. Eight clear steps, every material selected and priced before construction begins, and one dedicated project manager — your single point of contact from first call to final walkthrough.
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Your Experience
What Remodeling With Fedor Feels Like
You’ll know exactly what you’re getting, what it costs, and when it’s done — before a single wall is touched.
What to Expect
Here’s What Working With Us Looks Like
- A fixed-price contract
- One project manager from first call to final walkthrough
- Every material ordered before we break ground
- Written change orders you approve before any work proceeds
- Daily site cleanup — you’re living here during the build
- A live JobTread portal on your phone
Full inclusion list — no exceptions, no fine print — in the table at the bottom of this page.
How It Works
The 8 Steps
01
First Call
You call or submit a form. We have a brief conversation — usually 10-15 minutes — to understand what you’re thinking about, where you are in the process, and whether it makes sense to meet in person.
What you’ll learn: Whether your project is something we handle, a rough sense of budget range for your scope, and what to expect at the in-home consultation.
What we’re looking for: Enough detail to know if we can genuinely help you. If we’re not the right fit — wrong scope, wrong budget range, wrong timeline — we’ll tell you on this call and point you in the right direction.
No obligation. No pressure. No “our sales team will follow up.” It’s a conversation.
02
In-Home Consultation
We come to your home, walk your space, and listen. We want to understand what you’re trying to accomplish, what’s frustrating you about the current space, and what matters most to you in the finished result.
We’ll look at the existing layout, note structural considerations, check plumbing and electrical access points, and take measurements. If something you’re imagining isn’t feasible, or if there’s a better approach, you’ll hear it from us here.
What you’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of your project’s scope
- Preliminary budget guidance based on similar projects
- An honest assessment of timeline
- A feel for how we communicate
How long: Typically 60-90 minutes. Cost: Free. No obligation. Read: What to Expect at Your First Consultation
03
Design Call + Initial Estimate
After the consultation, we put together an initial design concept and budget estimate based on what we discussed. We schedule a call to walk you through it together.
This isn’t a final price — it’s a realistic range based on your scope, so you can make an informed decision about whether to move forward before investing time in detailed selections.
What you’ll see:
- Preliminary layout and design direction
- Estimated budget range for the full project scope
- What’s included and what’s not — spelled out, not buried
- A clear explanation of how we price (fixed-price contracts, milestone payments, visible project management fee)
If the scope and range work for you, we move into the selections and design refinement phase. If it doesn’t line up with your budget, we’ll talk through what can be adjusted. No pressure to proceed.
04
Selections & Design Refinement
This is where your project gets real. Together, we work through every material and fixture selection — cabinetry, countertops, tile, plumbing fixtures, hardware, appliances, paint colors, lighting.
How it works:
- We guide you through our preferred suppliers — Weinstein Supply for plumbing fixtures, Avalon Flooring and The Tile Shop for tile and flooring, Gerhard’s for appliances, and Shiloh and Great Northern for cabinetry
- We schedule showroom visits and attend with you when helpful
- We check in every couple of days to keep momentum — selections is where projects stall if nobody’s driving
- As selections are finalized, the design is refined to reflect exactly what you’ve chosen
In our experience, the companies that let you start building before selections are locked in are the same companies sending you change orders every week. We do it the other way around.
Every selection made. Every price locked in.
Before a single wall is touched.
05
Fixed-Price Proposal + Contract
With every selection made, we build your final, fixed-price proposal. This is a detailed, line-item document — not a one-page summary with vague “allowances.”
What’s in the proposal:
- Every scope item, broken out
- Every material and fixture, specified by name and model
- Labor, materials, and a visible project management fee — nothing hidden
- Milestone payment schedule (you pay as work is completed, not all upfront)
- Projected construction timeline with start and completion dates
- 1-year labor warranty + manufacturer warranties on all materials and fixtures
What “fixed price” actually means: The number on this proposal is the number you pay. We don’t low-ball to win the job and make it up in change orders. If we missed something in our scope, that’s on us — not you. The only reason the price changes after signing is if you decide to change the scope.
06
Pre-Construction
Before anyone picks up a hammer, there’s prep work. This phase is invisible to most homeowners, but it’s where good projects are separated from chaotic ones.
What’s happening behind the scenes:
- Permits filed with your municipality (if required — we handle this)
- Materials ordered with confirmed lead times
- Your project scheduled on our production calendar with a real start date
- You receive access to your JobTread project portal — your live dashboard for the entire build
Your JobTread portal gives you:
- Real-time production schedule — see exactly what’s happening each day
- Budget visibility — see the full cost breakdown from your estimate
- Invoices and payment tracking — milestone payments, what’s been paid, what’s upcoming
- Change order documentation — if you request a scope change, it’s documented and priced before work proceeds
- Direct messaging with your project manager
07
Construction
Build day. Our in-house crew arrives and gets to work.
Your dedicated project manager is your single point of contact. He manages the day-to-day production, coordinates our long-term licensed and insured trade partners (electrical, plumbing, and other specialty work), and keeps the project on schedule. You talk to him — not a rotating cast of strangers.
Communication cadence:
- Daily end-of-day updates in your JobTread portal during active phases — what happened today, what’s planned for tomorrow
- Text your project manager directly, any time — you’ll hear back the same day
- If anything unexpected comes up mid-day, you hear from us immediately — never after the fact
- Milestone updates logged in your portal so you always have a written record
Our crews show up. We schedule dedicated crew time for your project. When we say we’re working Tuesday through Friday, we’re working Tuesday through Friday. No disappearing. No juggling your project with five others.
We clean up every day. Before we leave the site, it’s swept, tools are put away, and materials are stacked. Dust containment barriers go up when we’re cutting or demoing. You’re living in this house during the build — the least we can do is make sure it’s livable when we leave.
If something unexpected comes up — hidden water damage, outdated wiring, structural surprises behind walls — we document it, price it, and present it to you before we proceed. You approve the scope and cost of any change before it happens. No surprises on your invoice.
08
Final Walkthrough + Warranty
When construction is complete, we walk through the finished project together — every room, every detail.
The punch list: If there’s anything that needs adjustment — a cabinet door that’s slightly off, a paint touch-up, a fixture that needs tightening — we write it down on the spot and schedule the fix. Nothing gets left as “we’ll get to it.”
Your warranty:
- 1-year labor warranty on all work performed by Fedor Fabrication
- Full manufacturer warranties on every material, fixture, and appliance — passed through to you with documentation
- If something comes up after we’re done, call us. We answer the phone.
Final payment is due at the completion of the walkthrough, after you’ve confirmed you’re satisfied.
We’re not the kind of company that disappears after the last check clears. If you have a question six months from now about how to care for your countertops, or a year from now about a plumbing fixture, call us.
End to End
The Whole Picture
Here’s what every Fedor project includes — no exceptions, no fine print.
| What You Get | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Fixed-price contract | Your price doesn’t change unless you change the scope |
| Dedicated project manager | One person to call — not a rotating cast |
| In-house crews | Our people, every day, until it’s done |
| JobTread project portal | Live schedule, budget, invoices, messages — all in one place |
| Milestone payments | You pay as work is completed, not all upfront |
| 1-year labor warranty | We stand behind the work |
| Manufacturer warranties | Full pass-through on every product |
| Materials pre-ordered | Ordered and confirmed before we start — no mid-project delays waiting on back-ordered tile |
| Daily site cleanup | Swept and organized before we leave every day |
FAQ
Common Questions About Our Process
How long does a typical kitchen remodel take?
Most kitchen remodels take 3–6 weeks of active construction depending on tier — about 2–3 weeks for a cosmetic refresh, 3–4 weeks for a pull-and-replace on the same layout, and 5–6+ weeks for a full remodel with layout changes. We’ll give you a specific timeline in your proposal. A Cosmetic Refresh ($30,000–$45,000) moves faster than a Full Remodel ($65,000–$120,000+) where walls move and S.B. Electric and AA to Z Plumbing are relocating systems. Your fixed-price proposal carries projected start and completion dates, and the live production schedule lives in your JobTread portal so you can see what’s happening each day rather than guessing.
How long does a typical bathroom remodel take?
Most full bathroom remodels take 3-6 weeks. Smaller projects (shower replacements, refreshes) can be shorter. A Bath Refresh ($25,000–$40,000) keeps the existing layout and moves quickest; a Master Bath Remodel ($50,000–$90,000+) with a relocated plumbing wall, frameless glass, and heated floors runs longer because waterproofing and tile work can’t be rushed without callbacks. Every Fedor bathroom carries a 1-year labor warranty plus full manufacturer warranties, and milestone payments are tied to completed work — you pay as the project progresses, not all upfront.
What does a kitchen remodel cost in Chester County, Delaware County, and the Main Line?
Full kitchen remodels in our service area typically range from $30K to $150K+, depending on scope, size, and material selections. We publish real cost ranges — no “call for a quote.” Read: How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?
What does a bathroom remodel cost?
Bathroom remodels typically range from $25K to $90K+ for a full remodel. Walk-in shower conversions and refreshes can start lower. Read: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
Do I need to move out during construction?
Usually not. Most homeowners stay in their homes during the remodel. We’ll help you plan for it — including setting up a temporary kitchen if we’re remodeling yours.
What if I want to change something during construction?
You can change something during construction — we document it as a written change order, price it, and you approve the cost and any schedule impact before we touch it, so there are never surprise charges on your invoice. Every change order is logged in your JobTread portal alongside the original budget, so you always have a written record of what changed and what it cost. This cuts both ways: if we missed something in our own scope, that’s on us under the fixed-price contract, not a change order we bill back to you.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Chester County (West Chester, Downingtown, Malvern, Exton, Kennett Square, Paoli), the Main Line (Wayne, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Haverford, Villanova, Gladwyne), and Delaware County (Media, Swarthmore, Newtown Square, Glen Mills). See our full service area
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2026 Southeastern PA Cost Guides
Real 2026 pricing for kitchen and bathroom remodels in Chester County, Delaware County, and the Main Line — pick the guide for your project.
Kitchen Cost Guide
All 4 kitchen tiers, $30K–$150K+. Line-item breakdowns from completed Fedor projects.
Bathroom Cost Guide
All 3 bathroom tiers, $25K–$90K+. Line-item breakdowns from completed Fedor projects.
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