Design & Project Management Services
The Littler Cabinet Shop (TLCS) provides a Free In-Home Consultation with one of our designers to help you understand the scope and budget required to complete your project.
Prior to the provision of a paper or digital design plan including floor-plans, elevations & three-dimensional perspectives, purchase of a design package is required, design packages are negotiable but generally entail a retainer of $3-500 before we will start a design project. Our experience is what you are purchasing, the value of the design package is non-refundable but it will be credited towards your project.
Our designers have hand selected products for their quality and value. In most cases we will save you money on your purchase, shopping fees may apply. You can help by sending us the brand, product descriptions and/or model numbers.
Coordination of craftsmen, tradespeople and technicians is typically required in any renovation project, your designer will work with your general contractor or our own team of professional sub-contractors to ensure your install goes smoothly, complex projects may require a design service agreement and project management fees. Products or services not specifically contracted in writing are not included.
Products are both engineered and natural, they are subject to limitation in their natural properties and intended use.
Warranties either expressed or implied are the responsibility of the manufacturer. The Littler Cabinet Shop will assist with warranty service, labour charges may apply.
Project Scheduling
Projects start dates are tentative until contracted in writing, scheduling is on a first come first serve bases, and subject to confirmation.
TLCS is not responsible for trade coordination unless specifically contracted in writing at the time of purchase, Trades coordination delays for non TLCS contracted services may incur additional charges.
Installation Services
TLCS is design company and all our sub-contracted installations are conducted by tradespeople, craftsmen and certified technicians. We carry complete general liability insurance and our contractors are required to carry complete Worksafe BC coverage for your peace of mind.
While TLCS contractors will use care during installation, TLCS is not responsible for damages to walls, floors or other items in the work space. Please take care to clear an unobstructed path to the work area, move appliances and protect other items that cannot be removed. You can expect minor drywall fixes & painting touch ups after a major installation. These services are also available through our professional trades network.
TLCS does not include connection or movement of services including venting, plumbing, electrical or gas unless specifically contracted in writing.
Change requests must be signed off prior to completion, an additional deposit may be required.
Customer Responsibilities
An easily accessible ground floor area must be cleared and available to accept curbside delivery of product orders
Product decisions and/or coordination of non TLCS contracted services are to be made early to avoid project delays
The movement or protection of appliances or other items in the work space is required prior to installation.
Door hardware and/or accessories must be onsite prior to cabinet installation and may require an additional fee to install
Sinks or sink templates must be onsite prior to countertop measure, faucets should be available prior to installation.
Cabinet & Countertop Properties
Wood and stone are natural materials, subject to variation in colour and texture, minor imperfections, knots, holes, pitting, scratches, cracks & fissures may be present and should be expected. Imperfections are not considered to be a quality issue.
Seams on stone countertops may or may not be required due to slab size limitations and/or to ensure the integrity of the material, seam tolerance is 1/8".
A use of at-least 75% of a slab is required (aprox. 30 sq ft.) or a slab surcharge will be applied. Fabrication will determine optimal slab usage, if additional materials are required additional costs will be applied to your counter-top purchase.
Customers purchasing granite or granite look quartz products are recommended to visit the stone suppliers warehouse, to view larger samples.
Project Cancellation, Returns & Exchanges
Cancellations, Returns & Exchanges are discretionary by TLCS management and subject to supplier policies, which may differ from our general policy.
A 50% of the project total cancellation fee, applies to all cancellations after project acceptance.
A 25% or more restocking fee may apply to product purchases already ordered if eligible for return,return delivery fees will also apply. Special orders are non-refundable.
Product modifications or additions may be subject to fees by the supplier. The customer will be responsible for all change requests and processing fees.
Acceptance
Payment of your deposit constitutes acceptance of The Littler Cabinet Shop "Design Agreement" in effect at the time of payment, available online: http://www.thelittlercabinetshop.com/design_agreement
Payment is due in full prior to ordering for supply only projects, a deposit of 75% of the total invoice amount is required prior to scheduling of projects with subscribed installation services. 15% of the total balance will be due upon delivery and the final 10% on substantial completion of the project. No additional products or services either expressed or implied are included unless specifically contracted in writing.
TLCS reserves the right to cancel this agreement at any time due to non-compliance with the terms of this agreement.
The Littler Cabinet Shop (TLCS) provides a Free In-Home Consultation with one of our designers to help you understand the scope and budget required to complete your project.
Prior to the provision of a paper or digital design plan including floor-plans, elevations & three-dimensional perspectives, purchase of a design package is required, design packages are negotiable but generally entail a retainer of $3-500 before we will start a design project. Our experience is what you are purchasing, the value of the design package is non-refundable but it will be credited towards your project.
Our designers have hand selected products for their quality and value. In most cases we will save you money on your purchase, shopping fees may apply. You can help by sending us the brand, product descriptions and/or model numbers.
Coordination of craftsmen, tradespeople and technicians is typically required in any renovation project, your designer will work with your general contractor or our own team of professional sub-contractors to ensure your install goes smoothly, complex projects may require a design service agreement and project management fees. Products or services not specifically contracted in writing are not included.
Products are both engineered and natural, they are subject to limitation in their natural properties and intended use.
Warranties either expressed or implied are the responsibility of the manufacturer. The Littler Cabinet Shop will assist with warranty service, labour charges may apply.
Project Scheduling
Projects start dates are tentative until contracted in writing, scheduling is on a first come first serve bases, and subject to confirmation.
TLCS is not responsible for trade coordination unless specifically contracted in writing at the time of purchase, Trades coordination delays for non TLCS contracted services may incur additional charges.
Installation Services
TLCS is design company and all our sub-contracted installations are conducted by tradespeople, craftsmen and certified technicians. We carry complete general liability insurance and our contractors are required to carry complete Worksafe BC coverage for your peace of mind.
While TLCS contractors will use care during installation, TLCS is not responsible for damages to walls, floors or other items in the work space. Please take care to clear an unobstructed path to the work area, move appliances and protect other items that cannot be removed. You can expect minor drywall fixes & painting touch ups after a major installation. These services are also available through our professional trades network.
TLCS does not include connection or movement of services including venting, plumbing, electrical or gas unless specifically contracted in writing.
Change requests must be signed off prior to completion, an additional deposit may be required.
Customer Responsibilities
An easily accessible ground floor area must be cleared and available to accept curbside delivery of product orders
Product decisions and/or coordination of non TLCS contracted services are to be made early to avoid project delays
The movement or protection of appliances or other items in the work space is required prior to installation.
Door hardware and/or accessories must be onsite prior to cabinet installation and may require an additional fee to install
Sinks or sink templates must be onsite prior to countertop measure, faucets should be available prior to installation.
Cabinet & Countertop Properties
Wood and stone are natural materials, subject to variation in colour and texture, minor imperfections, knots, holes, pitting, scratches, cracks & fissures may be present and should be expected. Imperfections are not considered to be a quality issue.
Seams on stone countertops may or may not be required due to slab size limitations and/or to ensure the integrity of the material, seam tolerance is 1/8".
A use of at-least 75% of a slab is required (aprox. 30 sq ft.) or a slab surcharge will be applied. Fabrication will determine optimal slab usage, if additional materials are required additional costs will be applied to your counter-top purchase.
Customers purchasing granite or granite look quartz products are recommended to visit the stone suppliers warehouse, to view larger samples.
Project Cancellation, Returns & Exchanges
Cancellations, Returns & Exchanges are discretionary by TLCS management and subject to supplier policies, which may differ from our general policy.
A 50% of the project total cancellation fee, applies to all cancellations after project acceptance.
A 25% or more restocking fee may apply to product purchases already ordered if eligible for return,return delivery fees will also apply. Special orders are non-refundable.
Product modifications or additions may be subject to fees by the supplier. The customer will be responsible for all change requests and processing fees.
Acceptance
Payment of your deposit constitutes acceptance of The Littler Cabinet Shop "Design Agreement" in effect at the time of payment, available online: http://www.thelittlercabinetshop.com/design_agreement
Payment is due in full prior to ordering for supply only projects, a deposit of 75% of the total invoice amount is required prior to scheduling of projects with subscribed installation services. 15% of the total balance will be due upon delivery and the final 10% on substantial completion of the project. No additional products or services either expressed or implied are included unless specifically contracted in writing.
TLCS reserves the right to cancel this agreement at any time due to non-compliance with the terms of this agreement.
We look forward to working on your project.