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Frequently Asked Questions

The Questions Everyone Asks

More than a decade of kitchen and bath remodels across Cleveland’s east side means we’ve heard most questions twice. These are the ones that come up the most — honest answers from owner Mike McCandless, no marketing fluff.

Serving: Cleveland Highland Heights Mentor Mayfield Heights Lyndhurst Cleveland Heights
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Most first-call questions are about the same three things: how long a kitchen remodel takes, how the free estimate works, and whether financing is available. We’ve answered all three below, along with the questions that come up once the project is actually underway.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for, the phone is the fastest path — call or text (216) 287-0877 and you’ll usually reach Mike directly. Specific kitchen remodeling questions deserve a specific answer, not a generic FAQ entry.

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Common Questions

Remodeling, Plainly Explained

Most kitchen remodels run about three to four weeks from start to finish once materials are on site. A recent customer, Joanne, had hers done in about 3 1/2 weeks. Timelines depend on the scope — a cabinet-and-counter refresh moves faster than a full layout change with new flooring and windows. You get a realistic schedule up front, and Mike keeps you posted the whole way.

It starts with a free in-home consultation. We look at the space, talk through what you want, and help with layout and design decisions — then we put together an estimate. No high-pressure same-day signing and no vague ballpark numbers. Schedule your free estimate whenever you’re ready to start planning.

Yes — financing is available through HFS Financial. A remodel is a big investment, and monthly-payment options make it easier to do the project right the first time instead of cutting corners. Ask about it at your free estimate and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Kitchen remodeling is our signature service, but we handle a lot more: full bathroom remodels, cabinet refinishing, flooring installation, and window installation. Many of our jobs are multi-room — one customer had us do the kitchen, laundry room, hallway, family room, dining room, and foyer all in one project.

Our crew is small, dedicated, and has worked together for over 10 years, with more than 20 years of combined remodeling experience. That consistency is a big part of why customers describe the work as “old school attention to detail” — the same people who plan your project are the ones who build it.

Absolutely — that’s part of how we work. As a design-build contractor, we help you plan the layout, choose finishes, and order the right cabinets before any demo begins. Customers regularly mention how much Mike and the team helped with planning the updated layout and getting the cabinet order right the first time.

It depends on the condition and layout of what you have. If the boxes are solid and the layout works, refinishing can give you a fresh look for a fraction of a full replacement. If the layout needs to change or the cabinets are failing, new cabinetry is the better long-term call. We’ll give you the honest math at the estimate — refinishing when it makes sense, replacement when it doesn’t.

We work throughout Greater Cleveland’s east side and surrounding suburbs — Cleveland, Highland Heights, Mentor, Parma, Mayfield Heights, Lyndhurst, Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and more — across Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties. If you’re close, give us a call and ask.

Yes. TMAK Restoration is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating, accredited since October 2021. We’ve been in business since 2014 and built the company on referrals and word-of-mouth — the kind of reputation that only comes from doing right by customers job after job.

We know you have to live there while we work, so we plan the project to keep disruption manageable and communicate the schedule clearly. Our small crew keeps the site organized day to day. Most customers tell us the process was far smoother than they expected — “absolutely wonderful from planning to completion” is the kind of feedback we aim for.

Old-school craftsmanship and attention to detail, combined with contemporary skills and techniques — that’s how one customer put it, and it stuck. We’re owner-run and hands-on, with an A+ BBB rating and a crew that’s worked together for a decade. You get honest planning help, free estimates, and 20+ years of experience behind every project.

The easiest first step is to schedule your free estimate. Call or text Mike at (216) 287-0877, or send us a message through the contact page. We’ll set up an in-home consultation, talk through your ideas, and help you build a plan — no obligation and no pressure.

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BBB A+ Accredited

Accredited with an A+ rating since October 2021.

Owner-Run Crew

The same team for 10+ years, 20+ years combined experience.

Free Estimates

In-home consultation with honest planning and design help.

Financing Available

Through HFS Financial — ask at your estimate.

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