Kitchens & Baths

Enjoy an Updated Kitchen or Bath With a Functional Modern Design

Carson Rodgers has a stellar reputation for quality design and construction. With decades of experience, we have become experts in kitchen remodeling. Let us create a design for your new kitchen, and enjoy having an updated look and a functional, efficient layout. We also offer bathroom remodeling. Just picture yourself relaxing in a luxurious new soaker tub. We take on remodeling projects anywhere in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

Plan Your Kitchen Remodeling

Before cabinets are ordered and fixtures selected, it's important to have a design in place. Your design is the key to a successful remodel. It can be as simple as a sketch on graph paper, or it can be an elaborate 3-D design created on a computer. Here are a few things to think about during the kitchen design process:

Fixture dimensions are required to properly size each cabinet opening. The size of the main sink and salad sink are also required.
When relocating a sink or adding a sink, consider that underground plumbing work may be required.
A comfortable space between the face of each cabinet is 42". This allows room for foot traffic in high-volume areas.
Plan for ample counter space near the oven, cook top, microwave, and refrigerator.
A kitchen has two main zones — a prep and cook zone, and a clean and wash zone. If space is adequate, a seating area in the kitchen is a welcome bonus.
Locate large pullout drawers next to the cook top for convenient access to pots and pans.
Locate cookie sheets and baking pans in specially designed cabinets near the oven.
Use pullouts wherever possible, particularly for garbage cans and recycle containers.
Note which direction the appliance door swings to prevent any access issues.
A workstation for plugging in a phone charger or a computer is a handy out-of-the-way solution for technology in the kitchen.

Successful Bathroom Remodeling

There are many questions to answer before your remodeling project begins. Do I have room in my master bath for a separate tub and shower? Do I need a tub in my master bath for resale reasons? These are two of the questions we are frequently asked. The success of your bathroom remodel is a matter of inches.

A standard hall bath is 9' x 5' and has one toilet, one sink, and a tub-shower combination. A master bath varies. We recently completed the design and remodeling of a master bath that measured 9'1" x 10'4". In this remodel, we were able to configure a corner tub with a nice-sized shower, two sinks, and a toilet. When there's a choice between a tub-shower combination or a roomy shower with a nook, a seat, a shower fixture with an extra body spray, and a handheld spray, the larger shower usually wins.

Here are a few things to think about during the bathroom design process:

It's important to verify the dimensions of sinks and bathtubs.
Use small tiles on shower floors to prevent slipping.
Install a handheld shower spray along with a regular shower head. The handheld is very convenient for cleaning the shower stall.
Install a comfort-height toilet; it will be easier on your knees.
Upgrade the fixtures. Kohler and Grohe make some of the finest.
All windows should contain tempered glass for safety.
A toilet needs its own space not less than 30".
The shower head height is 6'6".
The shower valves need to be located in an easy-to-reach place for quick access.
Lights above a vanity need extra attention to be at the proper height between the mirror and the ceiling.
Shower tiles can never be applied to drywall, even water-resistant drywall.
Think about safety in a bathroom. Use nonslip tiles, grab bars, and proper lighting.

Additions

Fully Qualified & Experienced In Large & Small Home Additions

Getting an addition means adding to the structure to your existing home. It can be a garage, a patio, a guest room, or a complete second story. Our most common request is to expand an existing room, such as a kitchen, master bedroom, or garage. When it comes to remodeling, Carson Rodgers is a fully qualified construction contractor. Rely on us for any remodeling project, and you'll be pleased with the results. Our services are available in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

Critical Concerns for Home Additions

It's Important To Plan Carefully

Avoid paying for a full set of construction plans without a solid budget in place. You don't want to end up redesigning your project to fit your budget, or worse yet, getting discouraged and abandoning the idea completely. A competent construction contractor can bid on your addition by doing research and creating a simple floor plan. Here are some helpful tips:

Never pay for a full set of construction plans without getting an accurate estimate first.
A building permit is always needed when adding a structure to your home.
Take note of where the existing sewer line and water main are located.
Note the location of any underground or above-ground electrical service lines and your electrical meter, also note the location of your gas meter and gas line.
Septic tanks can turn up in the most unusual places. Beware of undocumented septic tanks, cesspools, and buried swimming pools; they are common in our valley.
The addition must fit within zoning setbacks. A front setback may be up to 30'. This means the dwelling must start at a minimum of 30' from the front property line. Each side of the property has a setback as well.
The addition must fit within the percentage of lot coverage. If the percentage of lot coverage is 50%, it means half the lot can be covered by a roofed structure. This includes overhangs, patios, and outbuildings such as a storage shed.
Utility upgrades may be needed if major plumbing and electrical work are involved in your project.