Technical report proposal

9700 Fleming Rd.

Dexter, MI 48130

(810) 623-7519

www.briankconstruction.com

April 24, 2017

Mr. James Bergman

2567 Crystal Dr.

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Dear Mr. Bergman:

On March 25, 2017, you approved Kletzka Construction’s proposal to renovate your main bathroom. You stated that the bathroom needed drywall repair, additional storage for toiletries, and an updated and modern look. I have almost completed the renovation, and I am prepared to present to you and your wife a report of my work as well as my recommendations moving forward.

Attached is my report on the renovation of the main bathroom for your household. This report includes the bathroom design, plan and process outlines, cost analysis, time schedule, benefits, and recommendations.

Please contact Brian at (810) 623-7519 or me at (810) 360-5810 with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Zachary MacKay

Master Carpenter’s Apprentice

Kletzka Construction LLC

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Bathroom Renovation for Bergman Household

A Report on Renovating the Bathroom for the Bergman Household

Prepared for: James Bergman, homeowner

Kat Bergman, homeowner

By: Zachary MacKay, Master Carpenter’s Apprentice

Kletzka Construction LLC

April 24, 2017

Table of Contents

List of Visuals iv

Abstract v

Executive Summary vi

Background vi

Benefits vi

Cost vi

Recommendations vi

Introduction 1

Background 1

Goals 1

Advantages 2

Technical Discussion 3

Method 3

Equipment 4

Schedule 4

Cost 5

Results 6

Evaluation 7

Conclusion 8

Benefits 8

Recommendations 8

References 9

List of Visuals

Tables:

4Table 1: Required Job Equipment

4 Table 2: Gantt Chart Showing Schedule

5 Table 3: Cost of Renovation

Figures:

6Figure 1: Main Bathroom Floor Plan.

7 Figure 2: Glacier Bay Vanity

7 Figure 3: Design House Vanity

7 Figure 4: Foremost Wall Cabinet

7 Figure 5: Everyday Wall Cabinet

Abstract

After the approval of the company’s proposal, Kletzka Construction renovated a bathroom for the Bergmans’ household in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Master Carpenter’s Assistant interviewed the two homeowners to compile a list of their wants and needs for the bathroom and researched options available to them. The Assistant took measurements of the bathroom and completed a floor plan for the final design of the 5’ x 6’ bathroom with a 36” vanity and 18” upper cabinet. Drywall repair and wall paint were included in the design. The team implemented the design and to date has nearly completed the renovation. The renovation provides room to store the family’s toiletries and children’s bath toys. The cost of materials was $576.00 and the cost of labor was $1,440.00 for 16 hours of work. The total cost for this project was $2,016.00.

Executive Summary

Background

One month ago, Mr. Bergman approved Kletzka Construction’s proposal to renovate the main bathroom for his household in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This home was built in the 1950’s and purchased by the Bergman family in 2011. Since the purchase in 2011, no remodeling has been done in the home. As assistant to the master carpenter, Mr. MacKay interviewed Mr. and Mrs. Bergman to compile their wants and needs for the bathroom as well as the financial allowance for the renovation. Mr. and Mrs. Bergman wanted an updated bathroom with additional storage space, drywall repairs, and new paint. With this information, Mr. MacKay designed a floor plan to meet the needs of the Bergman family within their budget of roughly $2,000.00, and the team at Kletzka Construction worked to complete the renovation.

Benefits

The benefits of the Ann Arbor bathroom renovation include:

· Increased property value

· Enhanced interior aesthetics

· Increased safety for children

· Functional modern design

Cost

The cost of materials was $576.00 and the cost of labor was $1,440.00 for 16 hours of work. The total cost for this project was $2,016.00.

Recommendations

Due to the many benefits that will come from the bathroom renovation, Kletzka Construction recommends that the Bergmans:

· Allow the company to complete the renovation (delayed due to the family’s travel)

· Provide upkeep on the newly renovated bathroom

· Continue a modern theme with future renovations throughout the home

· Invest in quality cabinets and vanities in the future

· Contact Kletzka Construction with further questions or concerns

Included in the following report on the renovation of the bathroom for the Bergman household are the methods of design, the schedule, a cost analysis, and recommendations.

Introduction

Background

Mr. and Mrs. Bergman moved into their 1400 square foot house in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2011. No renovations had been done to the home since the Bergmans’ move-in nearly six years ago. The Bergmans welcomed two daughters to their family since the purchase of their home and no longer had the space to accommodate all of the family’s toiletries and baby toys. The lack of space was causing clutter in their bathroom and throughout the house. Mr. and Mrs. Bergman wanted to renovate their main bathroom yet lacked the required skills and time to complete the renovation themselves (J. Bergman, personal interview, March 23, 2017).

Mr. Bergman approved Kletzka Construction’s proposal to renovate their main bathroom in their home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kletzka Construction prepared a design which featured the addition of an 18” upper cabinet and a 36” vanity to supply the needed space for the family’s toiletries and children’s toys (floor plan in Figure 1 on page 6) and worked to complete the renovation.

Goals

While planning for and completing the bathroom renovation for the Bergman home, Kletzka Construction sought to:

· Minimize costs

· Provide functional storage space

· Install a new sink and faucet

· Modernize the style

· Choose paint schemes to complement cabinetry and flooring

Advantages

Keeping the previous goals in mind, Kletzka Construction worked to complete a renovation with the following benefits:

· Increased safety for children

· Functional modern design with vanity, cabinet, and updated sink and faucet

· Affordable pricing of vanity tops and cabinets

· Extra storage with no foot space cost (due to location of upper hanging cabinet)

The following report on the renovation of the bathroom for the Bergman household includes the design, the schedule, a cost analysis, and recommendations.

Technical Discussion

Method

The Ann Arbor bathroom renovation was split into two phases: pre-renovation and implementation (renovation).

Pre-Renovation: To prepare for the renovation of the Bergmans’ bathroom, the team at Kletzka Construction:

· Interviewed the homeowners to identify their needs and found that they needed extra storage space, an updated modern design, drywall repair, and paint to complement the added units.

· Took measurements of the bathroom to determine the proper dimensions for the vanity and upper cabinet.

· Prepared a floor plan of the main bathroom (Figure 1 on page 6).

· Created a table of equipment needed for the renovation (Table 1 on page 4).

· Created a detailed schedule for the timeframe of the renovation (Table 2 on page 4).

· Compiled a cost breakdown for the materials and labor (Table 3 on page 5).

Renovation: Upon completion of the preparation and planning phase, the team at Kletzka Construction’s next phase was to go to the Bergmans’ home to:

· Remove the bathroom vanity and cabinets.

· Remove all wallpaper from bathroom walls.

· Clean wallpaper residue from walls.

· Repair damaged drywall.

· Paint bathroom walls.

· Install a new vanity and over-the-toilet cabinet.

· Clean up.

Equipment

Table 1: Required Job Equipment (some equipment already owned and thus no charge)

Demolition	Painting	Installation	Clean Up
Hammer(s)	3 Gallons of ProMar 200 Paint	3” Screws	Trash Bags
Reciprocating Saw	2 Paint Rollers	Impact Drill	Vacuum
Impact Drill	2 Paint Covers	Wood Shims	Swiffer Mop
5 Gallon Bucket	2.5” Cut Brush	Wood Glue	Trash Can
6” Mudding Knife	5 Gallon Bucket	Wrench(es)
Dawn Dish Soap	Paint Roller Grid	Silicon
Hot Water		Vanity
Sanding pad(s)		Cabinet

Schedule

Table 2: Gantt Chart Showing Schedule (blue arrows show areas in need of completion)

Cost

The company interviewed the Bergmans, took measurements, and created the floor plan at no cost. The breakdown of the total renovation cost, which was within the Bergmans’ budget of approximately $2,000, is shown below in Table 3.

Table 3: Cost of Renovation (only materials shown below contribute to cost)

Materials:	Units Required	Cost per Unit	Total Cost
Gallons of paint	3	$32.00	$96.00
5 Gallon Bucket	2	$3.00	$6.00
Vanity	1	$290	$290.00
Cabinet	1	$150	$150.00
Paint Covers	2	$11	$22.00
3” Screws	1	$12	$12.00
Materials Total:			$576.00
Labor:	Hours	Cost per Hour	Total Cost
Master Carpenter	16	$70.00	$1120.00
Apprentice	16	$20.00	$320.00
Labor Total:			$1440.00
Total Cost:			$2016.00

Results

The renovation was postponed due to the request of the homeowners. The original projected timeframe would have allowed for the renovation to be completed on April 12. Due to the family’s vacation plan, the renovation will continue on May 1 and be completed the following day. The finished renovation will include a 36” vanity with a new countertop and faucet. An 18” upper cabinet will be hung above the toilet and a medicine cabinet on the left side of the vanity (cabinet and vanity options are pictured in Figures 2-5 on page 7). See Figure 1 below for the floor plan.

Figure 1: Main Bathroom Floor Plan.

Evaluation

The renovation, though delayed, will at its completion have met the goals of the project, which included: minimal cost (at projected cost of approximately $2,000), additional functioning storage, a modern design, and added home value.

Conclusion

Benefits

The renovation of the Bergmans’ main bathroom in Ann Arbor, due to be completed by Kletzka Construction after the family’s vacation, will provide the following benefits:

· Increased property value

· Enhanced interior aesthetics

· Increased safety for children

· A functional modern design

· Improved storage space for all toiletries and children’s toys

Recommendations

Due to the many benefits that come from the bathroom renovation, Kletzka Construction recommends that the Bergmans:

· Allow the company to complete the renovation (delayed due to the family’s travel)

· Provide upkeep on the newly renovated bathroom

· Continue a modern theme with future renovations throughout the home

· Invest in quality cabinets and vanities in the future

· Contact Kletzka Construction with further questions or concerns

The renovation project provided the Bergman household with much-needed storage, a modern design to last, and increased home value (D. DiClerico, 2009).

References

Bergman, J., Homeowner. (March 23, 2017). Personal interview.

DiClerico, D. (2016, February 09). 8 Ways to Boost Your Home Value. Retrieved April 17, 2017, from http://www.consumerreports.org/home- improvement/8-ways-to-boost-your-home-value/

Jet. (n.d.). Retrieved April 16, 2017, from http://www.jet.com/

Kletzka, B., Master Carpenter. (March 23, 2017). Personal interview.

Kletzka, B. (n.d.). Michigan Builder Custom Basements Kitchens Bathroom Renovation. Retrieved March 24, 2017, from http://briankconstruction.com/

The Home Depot. (n.d.). Retrieved April 16, 2017, from http://www.homedepot.com/

I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in completing this work, nor have I presented someone else's work as my own. Signed: __________________________________________

6’

5’

Medicine Cabinet

Vanity

Upper Cabinet

Figure 3: Design House Vanity

Source: Home Depot $257.00

Figure 2: Glacier Bay Vanity

Source: Home Depot $224.00

Figure 4: Foremost Wall Cabinet

Source: Home Depot $160

Figure 5: Everyday Wall Cabinet

Source: Jet $95.00