Starting a remodel is exciting — new kitchen, refreshed bathroom, beautiful new flooring, a dream outdoor living space, or a home addition that finally gives your family the room you need. But for most homeowners, the remodeling process comes with a lot of unknowns. What will happen to your routine? What do you need to do before the crew arrives? What should you actually expect day-to-day?
At Stanton & Co., we specialize in occupied residential remodeling. For over 13 years, we’ve guided homeowners through remodels across Fort Worth, Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, Mansfield, Arlington, Benbrook, Aledo, and throughout the Tarrant County areas. We’ve heard just about every question you can imagine — and we want to answer as many as possible right here so you can walk into your remodel feeling confident and prepared.
Before your kitchen remodel begins, completely empty your cabinets, drawers, and pantry — dishes, appliances, food, and anything stored under the sink. Even cabinets that aren’t being replaced are vulnerable to the dust and vibration that construction generates. Use this time to donate items you no longer use. Many homeowners are surprised how much they declutter during a remodel. Pack your kitchen essentials — coffee maker, a few plates, microwave, paper goods — in a bin and set up a temporary station in a spare room or dining area.
Any furniture in rooms being remodeled should be moved out before work begins. This includes rugs, décor, wall art, and anything fragile or valuable. Depending on scope, furniture can sometimes be moved to the center of the room and covered. For flooring projects, everything on the floor needs to be cleared. For bathroom remodels, personal items on counters, in cabinets, and on shelving should all be removed. If you have heavy furniture you can’t move on your own, let us know in advance — we can include furniture moving in the contract. This is something to address during your pre-construction meeting, not the morning work begins.
Even rooms not directly involved in the remodel can be affected by dust and debris. We take precautions to minimize the spread, but remodeling is a construction process. We recommend covering furniture in nearby rooms with old sheets or plastic sheeting and removing fragile or valuable items from adjacent spaces before work begins. Where there is an opening to an adjacent space, we use plastic and zipper-walls to protect those areas as much as possible.
Floor protection is handled as part of our standard process. The path required to move our workers from entry to work area is always taken into account. Any flooring that will not be removed in the renovation is carefully protected with cushioned, protective covering — this prevents soiling on carpet and scuffs and marks on hard surfaces.
Stanton & Co. handles dumpster and debris removal coordination. Depending on the scope of your project, we will either arrange for a roll-off dumpster on your property or manage debris haul-away directly. We’ll discuss logistics with you during the project planning phase. If you live in an HOA community, there may be restrictions on dumpster placement. We’re experienced working in communities throughout Keller, Southlake, Colleyville, and other HOA-governed areas around Fort Worth and will help you navigate any community guidelines.
Stanton & Co. can source all materials for your project — tile, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, fixtures, hardware, and more. We have relationships with trusted suppliers and can often source materials at better pricing than retail. At our Design Center & Showroom on the historic bricks of Camp Bowie Blvd., we carry hundreds of material choices. There is never a requirement to supply your own materials, as we coordinate the ordering, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and delivery right to the jobsite.
That said, some homeowners prefer to supply certain items themselves — a special-order tile, a specific faucet brand, custom cabinetry sourced independently. We’re flexible. Just communicate what you’re supplying and what you’d like us to source so we can plan accordingly. If you’re supplying your own materials, they need to be on-site and ready before your project start date. Delays in materials are one of the most common causes of timeline extensions.
Materials we order are stored in our warehouse at our Fort Worth business office until installation. Materials you order are stored at your home. Luxury Vinyl Plank, for example, must be acclimated to your home for 48 hours before installation — that means the boxes need to be brought inside to adjust to your temperature and humidity. This step is critical to a successful installation. Tile and similar materials will be moved to a designated area at your home — a garage or covered patio — prior to installation. Your Project Manager will go over all of this at your pre-construction meeting.
Our crews typically park in your driveway or on the street in front of your home. If you have specific preferences — such as keeping a lane of the driveway clear for your own vehicles — let us know ahead of time and we’ll communicate that to the crew.
In most cases, you can stay in your home while the remodel is happening. We specialize in occupied residential remodeling. For kitchen and bathroom remodels, flooring projects, and most additions, homeowners typically remain in their homes during construction, and we do our best to minimize disruption to your daily routine. That said, there are situations where temporarily relocating is a better option — whole-home renovations, major structural additions, or projects with significant dust and noise levels. We’ll be upfront about this during your pre-construction consultation.
Honest answer on dust: yes, some is inevitable. Cutting tile, removing drywall, sanding, and general construction all generate dust. We use dust barriers and protective coverings to contain it to the work area as much as possible, but some migration will occur. Replace air filters after project completion, close or cover vents in nearby rooms during active demo phases, and plan for a deep clean when the project wraps. We offer a post-construction cleaning service and find that most clients use it. Our cleaning crew is experienced with construction dust removal — it typically takes a few weeks for all dust to fully settle, but each cleaning reduces the level significantly.
Our crews are professional, respectful, and courteous in your home. If a restroom is needed during the workday, crew members may ask to use one. We ask our teams to be mindful and leave things better than they found them. If you have a preference about which restroom they use, or would prefer a portable restroom on-site, just let us know. We can make that accommodation in your contract, and for longer projects, a portable restroom on site may be arranged.
Depending on scope, there may be brief interruptions to utilities. Kitchen and bathroom remodels often require water to be shut off temporarily during plumbing rough-in or fixture installation. Electrical work may require circuit shutdowns for portions of the day. We always give advance notice before any planned utility interruptions so you can plan accordingly. Our licensed plumbers and electricians work efficiently to minimize downtime.
Project timelines vary depending on scope. As a general guide:
These are estimates. Every project is unique, and factors like material lead times, permit timelines, and project complexity can all affect the schedule. We’ll give you a realistic timeline estimate before work begins and keep you updated throughout.
Our crews generally work during standard business hours — arriving between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. and wrapping up by 4:30 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Your assigned Project Manager will confirm expected hours with you at the project start. If you have a specific scheduling constraint — needing crews out by a certain time, or not before a certain hour — communicate that upfront. We do our best to accommodate reasonable scheduling needs.
You don’t need to be home every day, but you’ll need to arrange access. We typically use a lockbox with a key on the door of your choosing. We take security and trust seriously — our team members are vetted professionals and we maintain clear accountability throughout the project. We do recommend being present at key milestone moments: demo day, any decisions on tile layout or material placement, and the final walkthrough. Having a clear point of contact ensures any questions that arise mid-project can be resolved quickly without delaying work.
Your Project Manager is your dedicated point of contact from start to finish. We’ll update you on progress, flag any unexpected issues promptly, and be available to answer questions as they come up. Clear, consistent communication throughout the project is something we take seriously.
Remodeling older homes in the Fort Worth area — including Benbrook, Weatherford, Arlington, and other established neighborhoods — sometimes reveals hidden issues: outdated wiring, plumbing that doesn’t meet current code, subfloor damage under old flooring, unexpected mold or water damage, or even termites. When something unexpected comes up, we stop, assess, and bring it to you immediately. We explain what was found, what needs to happen, and what it means for timeline and budget. We don’t proceed without your knowledge and approval. Transparency is core to how we operate.
Pets can get stressed by noise and construction activity, and open doors create escape risks. We strongly recommend securing pets in a room or area away from the work zone during working hours. Some clients choose to board their pets for portions of a major remodel, particularly during demo phase when noise and disruption are at their highest. Let our crew know at the start of the project that you have pets, and we’ll be extra mindful about keeping exterior doors closed and avoiding designated pet areas.
Construction sites — even inside your home — are not safe environments for young children to wander through. Sharp debris, open tool cases, exposed materials, and active power tools are all present during a remodel. We ask that young children be kept away from the work area during active construction hours. For families across Fort Worth, Mansfield, Argyle, Azle, and the surrounding area, even a beautiful project comes with a temporary period that requires extra supervision.
Remodeling is loud. Demo work, tile cutting, nail guns, saws — there’s no getting around it. We try to cluster the loudest work earlier in the day when possible. If you work from home, plan ahead: you may need headphones, a different room, or a day offsite during the loudest phases. Let us know your situation and we’ll plan accordingly.
A punch list is the final list of small items that need to be addressed before a project is officially complete — touching up paint, adjusting a cabinet hinge, caulking a small gap, installing a final piece of trim. This is a normal and expected part of any remodel. At Stanton & Co., we walk through the completed project with you and document anything that needs attention. We don’t consider a job done until the punch list is cleared.
Before we close out your project, we do a thorough final walkthrough together. This is your opportunity to inspect everything, ask questions, and confirm every detail meets your expectations. We go room by room, check finishes, run fixtures, test functionality, and confirm everything is exactly as planned. Your satisfaction is the finish line — not the last day of work.
Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom renovation, new flooring, an outdoor living space, or a full home addition, Stanton & Co. is a full-service residential remodeling general contractor serving Fort Worth and surrounding communities. We use all qualified tradespeople and licensed electricians and plumbers as required by the State of Texas. Working with Stanton & Co. means one company coordinating every trade from start to finish — no chasing down separate subs, no miscommunication between trades.
At the time we sign paperwork and take a deposit to get started, we go over your invoice line-by-line, the materials to be used, and an Acknowledgement Sheet that covers all of the items discussed above and more — so there are no surprises before, during, or after your remodel.
If a remodel is something you’re seriously thinking about, the best next step is a conversation. We’ll come walk your space, talk through what you want, and give you a real answer based on your actual home and your actual goals — not a generalized estimate pulled from an online calculator.
Schedule a free in-home consultation online or visit our Design Center at 4824 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth. Call 817.731.5855 ext. 1.
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Stanton & Company provides full-service residential remodeling, custom cabinetry, countertops, flooring, and design services to homeowners throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area, including Fort Worth, Benbrook, Aledo, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Brock, Keller, the Mid-Cities (Euless, Bedford, Hurst), North Richland Hills, Arlington, Pantego, Mansfield, Burleson, and Crowley. Visit our Design Center on Camp Bowie Blvd. or call 817.731.5855 to schedule a consultation.
4824 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
817.731.5855
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6623 Corporation Parkway – Suite 140
Fort Worth, Texas 76126
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