Installation: Before Arrival Checklist
We put this guide together so you can feel prepared before we arrive to deliver or install in your home. From clearing a path to protecting your floors, it’s all here to help you know what to expect, avoid surprises, and feel ready for the exciting part—seeing it all come together.
If You Live in A Condo
If you live in a house, keep scrolling :)
Elevator
Book your elevator or freight elevator. Most buildings need at least 48 hours’ notice. Some need more!
Guest Parking
If you have guest parking or parking near the freight elevator, we will need a spot booked as well.
Pets
Pets? Adorable. But for everyone’s safety (especially theirs), we recommend they hang out in a separate room so they don’t get stepped on or run out the door.
Installation or Delivery Area
Make sure the installation space is clear. If we’re installing in a kitchen, that means no boxes, no appliances waiting in the middle of the floor, and ideally no half-prepped meals on the counter. We’re always hungry.
Adjustments
We may need to make small adjustments on-site. That might mean minor noise or a bit of sawdust. Don’t worry, we’ll clean up :)
Appliances
If we’re installing kitchen millwork, we’ll need the appliances on site to ensure the fit is correct or any adjustments are needed. You’ll need an appliance installer to finish the last step of hooking things up.
Touch-Ups
Occasionally, we may touch up a wall or scuffed baseboard near our workspace. That’s just part of the install life. We recommend having a small can of wall and/or trim paint on hand for any necessary touch-ups.
After We Leave
Your millwork might need a few days to settle. Drawers may feel stiff at first; materials might acclimate to your home’s humidity. That’s normal.
If you live in a house
Clearing A Path
Clear a path from your driveway or roadside parking to the installation space. That means snow in winter, shoes in the hallway or rogue garden gnomes.
Breakables
Remove any breakables or artwork from the walls near our route.
Pets
Pets? Adorable. But for everyone’s safety (especially theirs), we recommend they hang out in a separate room so they don’t get stepped on or run out the door.
Appliances
If we’re installing kitchen millwork, we’ll need the appliances on site to ensure the fit is correct or any adjustments are needed. You’ll need an appliance installer to finish the last step of hooking things up.
Installation or Delivery Area
Make sure the installation space is clear. If we’re installing in a kitchen, that means no boxes, no appliances waiting in the middle of the floor, and ideally no half-prepped meals on the counter. We’re always hungry.
Adjustments
We may need to make small adjustments on-site. That might mean minor noise or a bit of sawdust. Don’t worry, we’ll clean up :)
Touch-Ups
Occasionally, we may touch up a wall or scuffed baseboard near our workspace. That’s just part of the install life. We recommend having a small can of wall and/or trim paint on hand for any necessary touch-ups.
After We Leave
Your millwork might need a few days to settle. Drawers may feel stiff at first; materials might acclimate to your home’s humidity. That’s normal.