LocalServ.Pro — Kitchen Remodeling Hiring Checklist Prepared October 17, 2026 Planning aid; verify current project requirements. No request is sent. A kitchen plan should fit cooking habits, storage needs, and movement through the room. Identify what you reach for daily, what crowds the counters, and where doors or appliances conflict. Decide which layout changes are essential before comparing cabinets and finishes. DISCUSS WITH THE PROVIDER Who confirms every appliance opening against the actual model? Does the exhaust design suit the appliance and house? Who repairs walls, floors, and ceilings affected by utility changes? COMPARE IN WRITING [ ] Included tasks, materials and quantities [ ] Exclusions, allowances and change approval [ ] Relevant credentials, insurance and who performs the work [ ] Permit responsibility, schedule, payment milestones and cleanup SOURCES FTC: Avoiding Home Improvement Scams — https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-home-improvement-scam USFA: Prevent Home Electrical Fires — https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/prevent_home_electrical_fires_flyer.pdf U.S. Department of Energy: Air Sealing Consumer Guide — https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/ES-Air%20Sealing_080421.pdf Full guide: https://localserv.pro/services/kitchens/