Remodel by
REFACING
With less mess, in days not weeks, and
for thousands less than a traditional
“tear everything out” remodel.
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Builder grade pine or oak cabinets… time to go.
For this large Windsor kitchen, refaceing was a perfect solution. The layout was just fine so there was no reason to tear anything out. Bill and Kathy just wanted a more current feel to their kitchen. What also made refacing a great option was that they had already installed a new countertop and floor. We regularly work around the existing upgrades without a problem.
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Even Custom Kitchens can become dated...
Kristen and Al purchased a beautiful architecturally designed home which included a high end custom designed kitchen. Tearing this out would have been extremely costly. Replacing the oak doors allowed the kitchen to become current and fresh with this new doors style.
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Classic White is ready for every season...
If you purchased a home in a residential development you probably have the standard builder grade cabinets, as did Jeannie and Jim. By choosing an off white cabinet color Jeannie is able to go all out with her seasonal decorations and the color scheme never clashes. We also installed a white simulated marble countertop. For easier access we changed all lower drawers into pullouts. Crown molding is regular addition outside the scope of our kitchen projects, we installed a large 7” crown molding to accent their ten foot ceilings.
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A current Kitchen just feels better...
Julie and Manny love to cook and spend a lot of time in their kitchen. They wanted a more current look that made the room feel better. The easier acces to all the pots and pans was an unexpected bonus. The lower doors in front of cooktop were converted to two large drawers. The upper panel was converted into a drawer for storing spatulas and other cooking utensils. These two large drawers in front of the cooktop and the addition of the top drawer are a regular feature in our kitchen projects.
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Refacing is not all about the doors...
With plenty of good cabinets to reface, a little rearranging, and a few custom cabinets Robin went from facing the neighbors house ten feet away from the sink to looking out over her rose garden. Doing dished became a daily pleasure.
We removed a post and a half wall. We relocated the sink; it was an easy move but a dramatic change. We refaced existing cabinets and added a couple new ones to pull it all together. This kitchen is a great example that refacing is not all about the doors.
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As simple as a color and a new door style...
Heather and Dave’s house in San Anselmo and was built in the 1940s as a getaway summer home from San Francisco. The cabinets were in rock solid condition and the kitchen was well lite with its corner windows. All that was needed was an updated color and door style. We also installed a garbage pull out and added a quartz marble countertop (because real marble in a kitchen stains much too easily). In the left hand top corner of picture is the original wine rack made of clay tiles. Another benefit of refacing is the ability to keep original elements in place.
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3 contractors then a transformed Kitchen...
David and Karin’s story begins before we even started. Like myself Dave has been in the trades for years so he knows all the tricks and games contractors can play.
Here’s what they shared with me. The first contractor they contacted quoted them an extremely high price. Much more than they wanted or needed to spend. Dave knows contractor pricing and that one was out of the ballpark. The second contractor would only do the work according to his design plan. He had lots of ideas, all his ideas; not very accommodating. And then it was my turn for our first visit together.
From the minute we met I could tell I was being grilled. I listened. I listened to Karin’s ideas. I listened to Dave’s ideas. hen I merged them together and presented a detailed itemized proposal a few days later. After a couple revisions of price and work it was accepted and Dave put his guard down. We worked together quite well with adjustments and alterations along the way. Daily progress and daily communication was also reassuring to Karin.
This kitchen is another example of part reface, part remodel and a few custom cabinets. We relocated the peninsula that was cutting the room in half. We built new cabinets to fit under the window for Karin’s baking station. And we built a long island to keep Dave on his side of the kitchen.
The unique pendent lights are called farm lights which matched Karin’s other dream, her farm sink. Next to the sink is a hidden garbage pull out and the under cabinet lighting highlights the marble subway tile.
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A dramatic visual upgrade...
Audrey has a rather large kitchen. The dark 1970’s cabinet doors were painted white some 15 years ago. Then it was an update. Now the paint is faded and yellowing. The cabinet boxes were made with strong rigid plywood. That’s not how they make them today. The countertops were in good shape and the tile floor was only three years old. It was all about the doors; a perfect scenario for refacing. A complete remodel was out of the question for a number of reasons, the biggest being cost.
Audrey chose a white door with a detailed raised molding. The lower cabinet doors were all converted to full extension pull out drawers. From the deep recesses of the lower cabinets we found kitchen items they hadn’t seen in years. Lower cabinet conversion is almost a standard on cabinet refacing. Nobody wants to kneel on the floor to reach in back.
The crown jewel to this project was the lighted display cabinets. Glass shelves allowed the light to filter through to the bottom shelves. Not a cheap upgrade but a dramatic bang for the buck.
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Little Kitchen, big impact...
Christin and Terry had a little kitchen that need a visual upgrade. Lower doors were converted to pull out drawers and the back side of peninsula countertop has soft curve.
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Every kitchens dream... Hide the Garbage
The trash and recycle bins are hidden and behind a pull-out door front. Carol sacrificed a couple junk drawers but the lack of a visible garbage can was well worth it. “I love my new kitchen. You would never know this is a reface. It looks like brand new custom cabinetry.”
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An easy reach also increases storage space…
Sometimes you don’t need a remodel or reface, or even need a makeover. Maybe you just want to be able to reach the back of the pantry cabinet. As one homeowner put it, “I was tired of stretching to the back of the cabinet for my canned goods.” The answer is simple and makes all the difference. We can install full extension pull out shelves so the items in the back of your cabinet are easily within reach.
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We love our new kitchen! The backsplash, the cabinet doors, cabinet/drawer pull outs, lights, paint and countertops are so nice! You did a great job and we are very pleased. Please feel free to use us as a reference and know that you’ll get a good one. P.S. We love our cabinets. When refacing looks like this, why would anybody replace. No one could ever tell the difference. They look brand new.
Having owned multiple rental properties for the past 20 years, I have worked with many trades people. Ed Rouldes and his team are far and above everyone I’ve ever worked with. Ed calls when he says he’s going to call. He shows up when he says he’s going to show up. He is always on budget and has actually talked me out of spending more money.
Ed provided exceptional quality craftsmanship, excellent communication and professional integrity.
Ed Roualdes recently did a kitchen refacing for us. We found Ed through his excellent Yelp and Houzz reviews and when we first met with him, we knew instantly we’d found a fantastic guy. Not only is he a genuinely great person, honest and trustworthy, but his workmanship and attention to detail is beautiful.
Ed consistently went above and beyond, often acting as a General Contractor for our project. With Ed in charge the only thing we had to worry about was choosing our finishings! His pricing is totally reasonable; he was a fraction of the cost of Home Depot, and has so much more to offer in terms of product options and expertise. The project also moved along very efficiently which we really appreciated, as a kitchen remodel can be fairly disruptive.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience than with Ed and would highly recommend him for any job!
Our new cabinets are just perfect. It makes the whole bathroom look updated and pulled together. Plus your workmanship is A-1. You would never know they are refaced instead of new.
Thank you thank you for a wonderful and beautiful new kitchen. I am so happy and so pleased with your perfect workmanship and wonder why I didn’t do this project a long time ago. Thanks for everything including the paint discount, paint equipment and painting tips.
Ed did the remodel for our kitchen. He listened to what we wanted, gave us a lot of ideas, and gave us a kitchen that was beyond our expectations. He also acted as mediator to make sure that both my husband and I got what we wanted. It was a very smooth process. He gave us a quote on the cost, stayed within our budget, and finished on time. We still walk into our kitchen and say “wow”. The entire experience was awesome. Thank you Ed!
I love my kitchen. Ed did such a good job. My friend, Liz, is also very pleased with the remodel of her kitchen.
I love my cabinets! Ed did such a great job. I know the project was long and painful but the outcome was amazing.
Everything was great and I am very happy with my new and improved kitchen, Ed and Dave did a wonderful job, and I especially appreciated Ed’s excellent ideas and suggestions. He and Dave did many helpful things that I didn’t expect, like removing the contents of the old drawers and then putting everything back into the new ones. There were other ways in which they went “above and beyond,” and I was very impressed by how willing they were to add those extras that made the whole experience easier and more convenient for me. But most important, they did really great work and hugely improved my kitchen, both aesthetically and practically. I can’t think of anything they could have done better.
Dan and I wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the work you did to make our kitchen beautiful! We are just about through putting everything in its place, including the fan cover which came out great. It is so pleasant to walk into the kitchen now. It has a wonderful feel to it! It is a pleasure to cook, wash dishes in the new sink, and even to throw garbage away! It is fun to look at the before and after photos too—what a big difference!
We appreciate the great suggestions you had, the care you took with the project, and the craftsmanship you put into your work. Thank you!
We had quite a few projects done to our home last year – new windows, new floors, new landscaping, etc, etc. Everyone we worked with were what I considered good to excellent. But I have to say Ed Roualdes was a step above all when we re did our kitchen.
Ed did an excellent job and he knows his craft backwards and forwards. But what impressed me most was his attitude and professionalism. Ed’s quote was accurate, his was on time always, would stop his work to speak with me, kind to my two toddler kids, offered advice and solutions that went above, and beyond the job was overall pleasant. I highly recommend Ed for your kitchen project.
Ed is amazing to work with…we would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone!
Recently he did a kitchen remodel for us and we could not be more pleased! He was able to remove a wall and open the kitchen up to our living area… instead of replacing all of our old cabinets Ed was able to completely reface them! It’s as if they are brand new… gorgeous!
Ed had wonderful references when it came to where to choose our beautiful countertops, what brand to order for kitchen appliances etc., which made our lives easy! Any question we had he had no hesitation to answer… he definitely knows what’s he’s doing!! I was worried with two young kids that it might be hard to do this remodel… Ed changed that for me… sometimes I forgot he was even in the house he was so quiet and polite!
You won’t be disappointed! Thanks Ed for our beautiful kitchen!!
I wish to show my appreciation for my beautiful new kitchen. Martha did a nice cabinet design and you did a wonderful job in getting it in place. Your insight and input helped me to make this possible.
I would be happy to talk to any of your potential customers.
We are thankful for the great work you did on our kitchen. You truly made an awful situation for us into a positive experience. You really went over and above the call of duty and we are very grateful.
P.S. Everyone that sees our kitchen just loves it!
Ed repaired my cabinet and it looks amazing. It didn’t occur to me that he’d have to take the whole thing apart so I really appreciated his work. It was so small but in a rather obvious place and now the kitchen looks perfect.
I simply could not be happier with the kitchen.
My cabinets look FABULOUS! Ed is an artist with the paint brush. I didn’t realize how much of a difference the final touch-ups would make until I came home late afternoon and thought ‘Wow, something changed…this looks even better than before!’ Then I actually looked at the paint work and appreciated what it takes to get it truly right. I’m thrilled with the result.
We are loving the handles and the pull-out shelves and drawers everywhere. Ed even replaced our faucet hose for free and what a convenience that was.
Yea! What a satisfying project.
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Ed J. Roualdes Contractor
The Details
I am a California State Licensed General Building Contractor. I have been working with homeowners since I was a teenager. I spent many years remodeling bathrooms and kitchens and performing a wide range of home improvements. My focus now is strictly kitchen cabinet refacing. My versatility and experience in carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and tile will make your project zip along to completion.
I have always provided extensive information and references. My respect for a homeowners property started early in my career. I consider it a pretty big deal when you let someone into your home, allow them to tear it apart, hoping they know how to properly put it back together, as you pay them along the way.
To me, That’s a Big Deal!
Here is a quick summary on the budget ranges for remodeling your kitchen.
There are 3 ways:
- Painting – least expensive
- Cabinet Refacing – mid range
- Traditional Remodel – most expensive
Painting: With painting you keep the same doors, pick a color, and maybe change the knobs or handles. Painting kitchen cabinets has a range of $2,000 to $5,000. Pricing depends on labor cost and the size of your kitchen.
Traditional Remodel: A ”tear everything out” remodel with labor and a complete set of well made cabinets starts at $25,000. Cheap cabinets will cost less.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing: This is our specialty. We don’t tear out and we don’t paint.
We remove your existing doors and replace them with a more current, stylish, well made door in either classic white, a color of your choice, or wood.
The new hinges are concealed. We then make the cabinet box and framework to match the new doors. When completed you have brand new cabinets.
The budget for refacing starts at $9,000. The pricing is based on the size of your kitchen and the type and style of door you choose.
With refacing there are also a number of options.
The most popular is new drawers with full extension and soft close glides.
We also convert lower cabinets to easy access drawers, add pullouts, install under cabinet lighting, tile backsplashes, display cabinets, and recessed ceiling lighting.
All options are individually priced for you to pick and choose.
Solid Surface Quartz Countertops: We also install Quart countertops.
Countertops will cost you the same price whether you “tear out” remodel or reface.
Price is based on square footage, color selection and labor.
My home and shop are in Petaluma, which makes East and West Petaluma my primary service area. From there I travel north to Cotati, Rohnert Part, Santa Rosa, Windsor and Healdsburg. Who doesn’t enjoy traveling north through Sonoma County with its beautiful countryside?
North Sonoma County is a much easier commute than South Marin, but I have clients both places. I service Novato and usually don’t travel much further south than Terra Linda. I was born and raised in Terra Linda, so many homeowners still call on me from there.
I like a small service area so I can address any needs that may arise after completion.
- You can expect your call returned
- I will arrive to appointments on time
- You will get a detailed written estimate
- Communication every day during your project
- Your project will be finished to your complete satisfaction in a timely manner with no surprises
I have many satisfied homeowners because I take one project at a time and personally work on it from estimate to completion.
The secret to my success is pretty simple… I complete one project at a time, Yours! And I do it to your complete satisfaction before I move on to the next one. You will have my full attention until your project is complete. I want you to be so happy with your new home improvement that you pass my name on to your friends.
…and then I’ll do it all over again.
There’s a reason why I was *Diamond Certified in 2012. After calling 150 homeowners, my company rating of 99.81 out of 100 was one of the highest in the history of Diamond Certified.
*Full Disclosure…I am no longer Diamond Certified. I joined to increase business by making my phone ring. It did nothing to increase business. At over $700 per month it was much too expensive for me to continue.
If we’ve never worked together before, here is some information about myself to help you decide on choosing me as your contractor. This is excellent reading for those having trouble falling asleep.
Not every project is a good fit for my services.
I will speak up and refer you to the best company I know.
Every project starts with a written detailed proposal.
Because all my proposals are detailed and customized for your project, it usually takes me a couple days to get a proposal back to you.
The proposed price is the final price.
Once a project starts that quoted price is set in stone. Unforeseen conditions behind walls, like hidden water damage, will be quoted before corrective work is done. Unforeseen problems are rare with the proper preparation. Only additional work requested by you will change that. Additional work requested will be priced ahead of time and approved by you before started.
Projects are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
A simple phone call puts you on my calendar and locks you next in place. The proposal will be signed later. A standard time frame for a start date can be one month to three months out depending on my current projects.
Upon acceptance of the proposal, we will go over all the details so the completed project is just what you want.
Taking months or even a year to plan a project is not uncommon.
More than once I have receive a call a year later. “Hi Ed, We’re ready to go. We have made most of our selections. When can you start?” Selecting flooring, cabinets, counter-tops, fixtures, flooring and all the appropriate items takes time. I will work with you during this preparation time. These days much of shopping and searching is done through the Internet. Questions by email or phone calls to me are readily accepted.
We complete one project at a time.
Your project will progress on consecutive days until completed.
Your project will progress on consecutive days until completed.
Together you and I will choose the appropriate morning start time.
Usually start work at 8 or 8:30 am and depending on the day I work until 4 or 5 pm.
I will communicate with you every step of the way.
There will be no surprises.
All areas of your home will be treated with respect while working.
Your kitchen will be left in usable condition every evening. Cutting & sanding will be done outside when possible. All furniture and floors will be covered with clean plastic or drop clothes. All debris will be hauled away.
Progress Payments are in proportion to labor performed and materials purchased. A project is completed when every spec of paint is touched up and the fixtures shine. Only then is the final payment due.
Please make me aware of any special requirements or standards you have for your home!
- Check on their license with the state board. It is actually illegal to contract any project over $600 without a license.
- Check on liability insurance. Your personal homeowners insurance is not the contractor’s insurance.
- Check references. What’s their track record?
- Get the project in writing with all the details.
- AND THE MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL IF YOU SKIP THE REST. Never make the last payment until every last detail is completed to your satisfaction. Get everything completed before you give up that last check or you become powerless.
Here is mine.
California State Contractors License Status
Please note that Ed J. Roualdes contractor’s license number is #414807. Ed J. Roualdes is licensed as a General Building Contractor and as a Painting Contractor. To check on any Contractors license with the State Contract or License Board call 1-800-321-2752.
General Liability Insurance
Our General Liability insurance policy is carried with Members Edge Insurance, Robert Skinner, 1101 Investment Blvd. #110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 – 800-536-5832
Contractor Bond Agent
My contractor bond agent is SureTec Insurnace Company, 1330 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 100, Houston TX, 77056. Phone # 916-363-2663
Worker’s Compensation
I do not carry workers compensation because I do not have or use employees. All work performed on your residence will be done by myself or by other licensed contractors with liability insurance.
Ed J Roualdes Contractor
General Contractor License # 414807
Text: 707-695-5353
Email: [email protected]