No
Dream Is Too Big
Dream Along with Me” could easily be the
theme song for DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, just as it was for Perry
Como, an icon of the 1950s. As Como crooned his weekly way to stardom
on NBC’s Kraft Music Hall, the velvety baritone voice delivered
the message that no dream was too big.
For more than 30 years, grandiose ideas and big dreams for the home have
been “music to the ears” of Reed & Company, a licensed
general contractor located in the Trade Center Way Industrial Park in
Naples. Reed & Company purchased the specialty DreamMaker Kitchen
& Bath national franchise in 2003, to compliment their successful
family owned general contracting business that originated in Illinois
in 1978 and then migrated to Florida in 1992.
“The reason why we’ve been making dreams come true for more
than three decades is because we have been delivering them right the first
time,” says Meriam Reed, vice president. Proud to point out that
80 percent of their client base is from referrals or satisfied customers,
Reed also advises that clients receive services that are far beyond their
expectations. Impeccable customer service, fairness, reliability and creativity
are just a few of the reasons why some clients have remained loyal over
the years, often returning to request remodeling services on numerous
projects.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen doesn’t rest on the laurels of its
past projects. Instead it rests upon a proven system developed by the
Reeds. It’s foundation for success is built on a unique triple guarantee
for services. Guarantees includes a three-year warranty on all workmanship
as well as delivering a project on time and within budget. Cabinetry and
appliances comes with a complete warranty package and manual. The company’s
60-day and 11-month call back policy is popular with clients, helping
to promote good customer relations.
Literally having refurbished every room in a home over the years, the
company has frequently reached for the stars in creating magic. For instance,
refurbishing early Florida’s little bitty condo kitchens and bathrooms
is no easy feat. However, just as any accomplished professional makes
their craft look easier than it really is, DreamMaker’s professional
craftsmen remove a wall here or there, open up kitchens to living areas
and add top-of-the-line appliances and cabinetry, as well as under cabinetry
lighting to illuminate workspaces, and fantastic facelifts that include
efficient spaces for today’s cooking enthusiast. Rooms that appear
and feel larger are equipped with what is considered standard for today’s
stylish and efficient kitchens.
Relying on a deep reservoir of success stories, Reed readily shares insights
on the company’s time-proven method that assures a consistently
perfect outcome. The process begins with a trip to the DreamMaker “show-stopping
and one-stop shopping” showroom. “We are the only remodeling
company in Naples that provides a complete color selection. Most remodeling
companies drive their clients to cabinetry shops, appliance stores and
plumbing houses. With us, they get a 1,200 square foot showroom and the
added convenience of having everything in one place,” comments Reed.
DreamMaker has professional designers capable of creating anything from
a simple design to a very complex design, depending on the need of the
client. From completing the design plan, color and appliance selection,
the process is put into the hands of a highly professional production
staff. Many technicians are licensed contractors with 20-plus years of
experience. Individual background checks are completed prior to selecting
contractors who are trustworthy and able to communicate well with clients.
Says Reed, “Once the design is completed, prices determined and
cabinetry and appliance selections complete, there is no mystery and no
allowance necessary. This makes for happy customers who know exactly what
they are getting and how much they are paying for it.”
According to Reed, the first step in the remodeling process proposes that
homeowners visit and get to know the contractor before signing an agreement.
Ask for and call references and also ask to see past projects. Reed also
recommends taking care of this aspect before inviting a contractor into
the home. Digital photos and room measurements are the best alternative
to a home visit.
The second step of determining a budget is one of the most important.
“A remodeler can’t provide the best solutions without a budget,”
councils Reed. Because the budget determines what products and solutions
should be offered to get the best value for the investment, a true professional
remodeler with a design team needs to have a budget.
The third step is taken only after all due diligence is completed. Invite
the remodeler into the home to take exact measurements. “At this
point,” says Reed, “we require a retainer fee to do drawings.
Part of this fee is used for the project. It lets us know that the client
is 100 percent committed and that we can move forward as a partnership
and team.”
Sensitive to homeowner’s needs, DreamMaker installs plastic barriers
so that dust from the project doesn’t filter in to other areas of
the home. “A lot of our clients have their projects done in phases
so we keep other spaces protected with the plastic barriers,” concludes
Reed.
Whether you’ve been inspired by a television cooking show or wanting
to transform your bath into a favorite getaway, DreamMaker Bath &
Kitchen can make your home sweet home a whole lot sweeter.
Reed & Company, Inc.
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
1826 Trade Center Way, Unit I
Naples, FL 34109
239 591-2019
www.reedcompany.net
Written by Linda Sechrist
Photography Courtesy of Reed & Company, Inc.
