We cannot recommend this company starting with the sales person/designer, who's ego is bigger than…read morehe is. The subcontractors Kirkplan uses are inferior. They had to return countless times to finish/repair what hadn't been done or issues created by them. Communication between Kirkplan, designer, project manager, subcontractors and customer was beyond poor. This job should have taken two months at the most and instead took six months. There was a time when no one showed for three weeks.

My husband & I are repeat customers. When we purchased our home we had the cabinets reskinned with…read moreall new doors, drawers & new hardware. When we decided to have our countertops done we did shop options of doing it ourselves (finding & scheduling our own tradesmen's from demo, drywall, electrical, plumbing & painting) vs. Kirkplan doing it all. Kirkplan did all the scheduling of the work & we were pleased with all the tradesmen's showing up as scheduled & the work that was done. We were told it would take 2 weeks & it was! The Cambria countertops we choose was far superior in quality to any others we looked at. We are very pleased & Love our new kitchen. Thank you to all the friendly people at Kirkplan that worked on our project & a shoutout to Todd that got us started & Jim that worked with us during the process & got the job well done. Thank you Greg & Kim

Our 6-8 week, fairly simple bathroom project turned into 4 + months. Order problems, work that…read moreneeded to be redone, weeks with no work, and communication issues dominated. And now our shower floor grout is disappearing. It all looks pretty, but a bad experience once work started.

Visited my home to provide a quote for a bathroom remodel. They did not even have the courtesy to…read morecontact me afterwards despite multiple inquiries on my part for the quote. Boo.

We had a bathroom renovation project in planning stage. After shopping online and n person at…read moreLowe's and Home depot I was confused and not finding the fixtures that looked attractive together. I decided to stop in at Ferguson. Even though we were mid-price point shoppers looking for style at good value, the salesperson was super helpful in selecting everything we needed. Looking at the fixtures in person made a significant difference. They have high end fixtures and a good selection of mid price points. After delivery, We were missing some parts and they quickly replaced them. Also had to exchange the light fixture for a different style and the whole experience was painless. How unusual. Would recommend to anybody doing a renovation project.

Called to order a replacement Bosch dishwasher but never received a call back from a sales…read moreassociate. Called again two days later, still no call back. How does a business survive when their salesforce is too busy to take a phone order?

We had water damage occur while we were out of town for the weekend. Calusa had just remodeled our…read morebath and flooring throughout the house three years ago. We called for help since we now lost all of our bathroom fixtures and flooring through almost half of the house due to water damage.They were on site to assess the damage and rebuild needs the next day. They monitored the water saturation in the walls and under the flooring. They were ready to rebuild once the water remediation was complete. Calusa was able to replace everything we lost. Their pricing was fair and the project cost was less than we expected. They were on site, on time, everyday. They removed debris and left the house clean at the end of each day. Every employee cared about our project and their company's reputation. I highly recommend them on the basis of responsiveness, professionalism and high quality workmanship.

They did a great job on a complicated kitchen and master bath remodel. I am very pleased.read more

After meeting with several contractors for our remodel in Venice, Florida, what immediately stood…read moreout about Royal Remodeling & Design was their attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to go the extra mile. Unlike others who quickly said something couldn't be done, their attitude was always, "Let's figure it out." Our project involved moving walls, investigating structural and bearing walls, removing columns, a full kitchen remodel, interior and exterior painting, new flooring, doors, trim, baseboards, a new front door, and many upgrades throughout the home. Royal Remodeling & Design truly turned our vision into reality. One of the best parts of the experience was the design process at their showroom on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. Being able to see our project on a 3D screen and make changes as we went gave us confidence that everything would turn out exactly how we wanted it. Choosing cabinets, countertops, tile, wood plank flooring, and finishes in one place made the process incredibly convenient and stress-free. Once construction started, communication was excellent. We received regular updates, timelines, and everyone who worked on the home was professional, respectful, and pleasant to work with. Even when we asked for extra changes, the response was always, "No problem, we'll take care of it." The home was kept clean throughout the remodel, and we appreciated the thoughtful suggestions made along the way that improved other areas of the house we hadn't even considered. Watching Royal Remodeling & Design transform our 1980s home into a beautiful modern space was an amazing experience. If you are looking for a remodeling general contractor in Sarasota County for a full home remodel, full condo remodel, kitchen remodel, or bathroom remodel, we highly recommend Royal Remodeling & Design. Professional, knowledgeable, and truly committed to turning your vision into reality.

Royal Remodeling & Design Our experience with Royal…read moreRemodeling & Design was exceptional from our very first interaction. My wife and I were evaluating several Sarasota-area contractors for a complete kitchen remodel. We began with a shortlist of companies, but as we progressed through the selection process, several were eliminated for various reasons. We discovered Royal Remodeling & Design through a Google search and decided to stop by their Main Street showroom without an appointment. From the moment we walked in, Stan welcomed us as though we were repeat customers. He spent nearly an hour answering our questions, discussing our project, and helping us understand the remodeling process. We told him ours was not a large kitchen, although we wanted a complete renovation. Stan assured us no job was too small for them. By the end of that meeting, we had scheduled a visit to our condo for Stan to see it first-hand. After seeing our existing kitchen, Stan developed an initial design for us to review. We requested several changes that differed from his original vision. Rather than trying to persuade us otherwise, Stan emphasized that it was our kitchen and that we were the ones who would be living with it. His philosophy was simple: he would design and build the kitchen that best suited our needs and preferences. We found that approach very reassuring. Once the design was finalized, we were introduced to Viktor, the project manager. His confidence, professionalism, and extensive experience immediately gave us peace of mind. As seasonal residents, we arranged for demolition and construction to begin after we returned north. Because we are very hands-on and engaged, entrusting a major renovation to a contractor while we were away felt somewhat uncomfortable at first. However, Viktor's communication throughout the project was outstanding. He kept us informed with regular updates, shared progress photos, and scheduled FaceTime calls so we could see the work firsthand. The entire project was completed in approximately six weeks from start to finish. Throughout the process, nearly every conversation with Stan or Viktor ended with my wife and me saying the same thing: we had absolutely made the right decision in choosing Royal Remodeling & Design. We simply could not imagine receiving a higher level of service, professionalism, or craftsmanship. When we returned to see the completed kitchen, it was exactly as we had envisioned--and the quality of the workmanship exceeded our expectations. While our project may not have been as large or complex as some of the impressive renovations featured on Royal's social media channels, we always felt like we were their most important client. That level of attention and care made a lasting impression. We wholeheartedly recommend Royal Remodeling & Design to anyone considering a remodeling project. We would not hesitate to work with them again. Michael & Julie Wallace

I want to let you know the owner of Cabinets Extraordinaire just did an exceptional job of service…read morerecovery regarding my concern about a deposit refund for a design never delivered to us by a previous Cabinets Extraordinaire sales representative. He explained that this is NOT how Cabinets Extraordinaire does business, and that while the sales person we had initially worked with is no longer with the company, and although their files show a design had been done, they don't know why we did not receive that design. Since we did not receive the design - the owner agrees that our request for the return of the deposit will be honored. Cabinets Extraordinaire did a Great Job of quickly and completely addressing our concerns.

Went to CE last week and met a very nice gentleman, Jim, who…read moretold us he would call us the next day with a quote for the cabinet we wanted. No call, 2 phone calls later, and a visit yesterday--still no quote. Went to another cabinet store and the guy I was working with told me "CE" only wants customers who are spending $10,000. Or more...??? Really? Pretty sad.

The Shower Shop ROCKS!…read more Renovating can be a nerve-wracking and costly experience. We hire the professionals to make the magic happen, and we expect the outcome to be breathtaking. We subbed out our bathroom renovation to keep our costs down. The procedure of doing it this way can be extremely tedious, but in the end we (as customers) get to pick and choose who we want to make that magic happen.  The shower glass was the last thing needed to complete our bathroom renovation; it was like the final bling, the frosting on the cake, if you will. We reached out to several glass companies for estimates and received your typical responses (if any at all). Some companies returned our call for an estimate but only after the job had already been completed by someone else (The Shower Shop), and sadly, some never returned our call at all. Most companies that did respond quoted estimates without seeing our job or taking any measurements. From the very first (and only) call for an estimate from The Shower Shop, we spoke with the receptionist, who was only too happy to schedule our visit with a professional to measure and quote our job. She asked how thick of glass we wanted, and when we told her the approximate length of glass needed, we could hear somebody in the background telling her that glass of our size should be a minimum thickness of 1/2" as not to be flimsy. We had the warm fuzzies from that moment on that The Shower Shop was going to deliver not only a beautiful shower but a safe one too! Our appointment was scheduled for the very next week for someone to come out and take measurements. We were a little taken back when the general manager himself came to our home and did the actual measuring. He didn't just pull out a measuring tape; he carefully measured our bathroom wall, ceiling, and shower ledge with a laser level, explaining every step of the way. He shared with us that although our bathroom wasn't perfectly straight or level (which no home is), our glass would be level, sturdy, and a beautiful addition to our new shower. He made suggestions that were overlooked by us and our tile installer that were appreciated. After all, that's why we hire the professionals. Our installation date was scheduled two weeks out, which was perfect because we had other things to schedule and complete before our glass arrived. Our glass was actually ready for installation just shy of the two-week date given by the general manager. We were ahead of schedule and ready for the install. The receptionist was great with communicating our appointment as well as reminder calls throughout. I get it... they're a busy company who want every job to go as smoothly as ours did, and I respect that. The crew of two arrived to install our shower glass. They were as friendly and professional as the receptionist and Gary, the general manager of The Shower Shop. Our new shower glass was installed in just under 2 hours. The results? Our shower glass was not only level, but it was sturdy and beautiful, just as we were told it would be. One thing I would like to mention is the option of having your glass treated with a protective coating by Diamon-Fusion. This protective coating eliminates the hard water spots and soap scum that tend to build up in your shower, not to mention cuts down on heavy cleaning with harsh chemicals. I'm not sure if other glass companies are offering this as an option, but no other glass company mentioned it. Both the general manager and the installers shared a glass cleaner called Sprayway that's a couple of dollars cheaper than most glass cleaners, has no ammonia, smells pleasant, and can be purchased at most any store. This glass cleaner is awesome and leaves no streaks! Overall, we were very pleased with our decision to have The Shower Shop install our glass. They were friendly, professional, punctual, accommodating, and great with communicating. They offered suggestions that only added to the beauty and aesthetics of our bathroom.  I would highly recommend this company to anyone needing glass and plan to call on them again for our next bathroom shower project! I would rate this company 5 out of 5 stars for their stellar performance and the job delivered as promised!

Pricing was competitive and initial lead time was 1.5 weeks after measuring. Unfortunately, the…read moreshower door came from their supplier damaged and the incorrectly sized half wall panel was not checked for accuracy to the confirmed 2nd measurement prior to installation . This lead to a 3 week preventable delay. Also, the 'no or minimal silicone' that sold us on them turned into silicone throughout and 1/4" silicone on the half wall sadly. would look for a local supplier (one stop shop) in the future.

New Cabinet Nightmare. Heads up fellow consumers. I just went through a huge new cabinet FAIL with…read moreUnique Kitchen & Bath on Tamiami Trail. Julie hired an illegal worker who did not know what he was doing. I can't open 2 doors at the same time & she said that is normal. They offered no remedies for this or the damaged side panel, gaps inside cabinet frames & unfinished cabinet bottom. There was no attempt to even try to fix the issues. WARNING! WARNING!

I learned about Unique Kitchen & Bath from a local contractor known for excellent work. Since that…read moretime I have remodeled TWO homes using Unique K&B. The quality of their cabinets and granite is very high and their prices are VERY affordable. The owner, Julie, is thorough, meticulous, and collaborates to make designs work well. Her staff are courteous, hard-working, and knowledgeable. My only qualm is the occasional language issue as English is not Julie's first language. But that is part of the adventure. These are not cheap construction cabinets. These are well-designed, well-constructed, solid wood with slow closing hinges and dovetail joints. However, Unique Kitchen & Bath sells them for less than the big box stores. Skip Home Depot and Lowe's and go talk with Julie. One last suggestion: If you are at handy, you can save money by assembling the cabinets yourself.