JOINERY PROJECT TIMELINE
This Project Timeline is a step by step guide to how the Gull Design Team will work with you to measure, quote, and ultimately produce and install high-quality Custom Joinery for your Project.
STAGE 1: Design & Quote
Below are the steps to creating a 3D Design and comprehensive Quotation for your project.
Step 1. Initial Appointment
Renovation: If you’re planning a renovation, we will meet you on-site to discuss your project and take preliminary measurements. We also welcome you to visit our Showroom at any time to peruse our wide range of display kitchens, materials, colours, and appliances.
Click here to request a Renovation appointmentNew Build: If you’re planning a new build, we will host your initial appointment in our Showroom so we can go through your architectural or builders’ plans. We recommend contacting us at any stage during your planning process, but no less than 1 month before the date the roof is due to go on your property.
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Step 2. Creation of your 3D Concept Plans
Our Design Team will create your 3D concept plans, based on the information gathered at your preliminary meeting. Subject to a number of factors including our project lead time and the size of your project, your 3D Concept Plans will take approximately 1-2 weeks to produce.
Step 3. 3D Concept Plan Viewing & Material/Colour Consult
We will invite you to our Showroom to view your 3D Concept Plans, during your viewing we will also discuss your colours options and material choices (for example laminate or 2 Pack doors, stone or solid surface bench-tops, material colours etc.). We can also assist with appliance selection and answer any other questions you may have. This meeting should take approximately 1 hour.
What to bring to your Material/Colour consult
At the very least, please bring either a tile or flooring sample to your consult as this will form the basis of your colour and material choices. You should also bring any clippings, photos, or ideas you would like incorporated into your design.Having trouble with your Design Choices?
If you’re having trouble deciding on an overall theme or decide on a tile or flooring choice, our Interior Design Team can assist with these decisions and much more. Services include lighting & lighting plans, soft furnishings, artwork, custom furniture design etc. For more details or to book an Interior Design Consultation, please visit gulldesign.com.au/interior-design
Step 4. Quotation
Once you are happy with your concept plans, we will create a quotation, based on your individual requirements. Please note that quotes are unique and customised for each Project. We will generate your quote as quickly as possible however in some cases quotes can take up to 10 business days.
Step 5. Review and Refine your Quotation
Once your Quotation is completed, we will send a copy for you to review. Your Quotation may include several options for you to decide on, in addition, you may wish to request alterations to your initial quote. Feel free to reply to us with any requested changes or make an appointment to discuss your quotation in more detail.
Step 6. Accept your Quote
Once you are happy with your quote, let us know so we can send through the following information:
Final Gull Design Quote for signing
Gull Design Contract for signing
Gull Design Deposit Invoice for Payment
QBCC Document for signing & QBCC Insurance Payment (if your total quote exceeds $3,300)
Please note: The QBCC contract and Insurance Payment are QBCC requirements and are designed to protect you, the consumer, for more information please visit the QBCC Website.
Stage 2: Production & Installation
The below Production & Installation Timeline is a guide to approximately how long your Project will take to complete. Note that many factors contribute to the time it takes to produce your high-quality custom joinery, including material delays, 3rd party trade delays and weather. Larger projects may also be split into multiple stages (i.e. Kitchen & Robes in one stage, Laundry & Vanities in another). Variations may delay your overall project timeline and should be signed and returned as soon as possible to minimise such delays.
Step 1. Client Checklist
Before your Project can enter the Timeline, you must complete the following steps:
Sign your Quote & Contract
Pay your Initial Project Deposit
Sign QBCC Paperwork & Payment (if required)
Choose materials, colours & handles
Provide appliance specifications to Gull Design
STEP 2. SITE mEASURE LEAD TIME
The Site Measure Lead Time is the period between ALL the above information being received by Gull Design and when your site measure will occur.
As at June 2022, our Site Measure Lead Time is 6 - 8 weeks.
Step 3. Plan Finalisation, Site Measure & Pre-Production Payment
Once ALL the above information is received from you, you will be contacted to book a final site measure (if required). Once your Site Measure is complete, your Final Plans will be completed by a Detailer/Project Manager. You will be required to sign these Final Plans before the project can progress to the Production Stage.
Subject to a number of factors this stage should take between 1 - 2 weeks to complete. You will be sent an invoice for your Site Measure/Pre-Production Payment; this invoice will be payable in order for your project to progress to the Production Stage.
Step 4. PRODUCTION Lead Time
The Production Lead Time is the period between ALL the above information being received by Gull Design and when production of your Project will START in our Factory. Our Production Lead Time can vary (usually between 1 – 6 weeks) depending on how many projects are currently under construction and the stage these projects are at. Your lead time will be advised once you complete your Client Checklist items.
Step 5. Construction
Construction Time will start at the end of our Production Lead Time and will vary depending on your chosen Joinery material. Providing no material delays the following approximate timelines apply:
Laminate: 4 - 5 weeks
Two Pack: 5 - 6 weeks
Shaker Style: 6 - 7 weeks
Veneer & Solid Timber: Additional time applies and will be advised at the time of quoting
Step 6. Factory Inspection & Pre-Delivery Payment
Depending on your project, you may be asked to view your Joinery assembled in the factory for final approval. At this point you will be sent a Pre-Delivery invoice, this invoice will be payable before your project can be installed.
Step 7. Installation
We will contact you approximately two to three days prior to your Installation Start Date, to confirm a time for our team to arrive on site. Installation time can vary depending on the size of your project.
Step 8. After Gull Design Installation HAS BEEN Completed
Some aspects of your installation may require a Dry installation, this is where your cabinetry is installed with some items unfinished, such as doors yet to be painted, and prior to stone, glass and other materials being cut to size. This process ensures a correct fit for your final product however does add an additional stage and time to your project once the Gull Design installation phase has been completed.
The following aspects of your project will begin with their respective Trades after Gull Design has completed our installation.
The below timelines then apply for each item. Please note that these times start after Dry Installation (if applicable) & end of year timelines may exceed the below:
Stainless Steel: 10 – 12 working days
Glass Tops & Splash-backs: 7 – 10 working days
Stone Tops: 15 – 20 working days
Two Pack Painted Doors: 7 – 10 working days
Step 9. Final Inspection & Final Payment
We will email you once our team have completed the installation and performed our final checks, this email will also contain your final invoice. We ask that you please perform your own final check and let us know via email if anything is not as you believe it should be, please also include a detailed description along with photos that clearly show the issue. If everything is in order, we appreciate your prompt payment of the final invoice.
Step 9. Project Photography
Need photos for a Magazine or Competition submission, Real Estate advertising, Airbnb listing or just to show off on your Instagram account? We have a Photo Package to suit. Visit gulldesign.com.au/photography
HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about our process or wish to discuss the process in more detail, please don’t hesitate to phone or email our office.