About Craftsman Kitchen & Bath

I'm Andrew Begley. I own and run Craftsman Kitchen & Bath in Cortez, Colorado. I've spent 15 years in the trade, and these days most of my work is kitchens and bathrooms. Because this is a small area, I also take on bedrooms, basements, laundry rooms and other rooms in the house.

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Andrew Begley, owner of Craftsman Kitchen & Bath, standing in a finished kitchen

How I got here

I learned the trade working for other people, and I worked in almost every part of it. I ran the CNC machine in a cabinet shop and installed the cabinets we built. I estimated and sold flooring. I framed houses. I spent a year and a half as a plumber's apprentice. Along the way I worked on remodels and new construction, and did dirt work, concrete and roofing.

I started my first business at 25, broke and laid off, with a wife and four kids depending on me. I found my first customers by going door to door. Since then I've built three home service businesses in three different places. I've run a crew out of an office, owned a kitchen and bath showroom, and worked alone out of my truck.

Between businesses I worked as a project manager for a kitchen and bath company, running 10 to 12 remodels at a time. I saw from the inside what made that company work, and where it struggled. When I was laid off, I started over on my own, and that's how Craftsman Kitchen & Bath started.

My family and I moved to Cortez from the San Luis Valley, one valley over on the other side of the mountains. I work on homes in Cortez, Dolores, Mancos and out on the county roads.

What that means for your remodel

One person who knows every part of the job. I've done the framing, plumbing, cabinets and finish work myself, so I can plan the whole remodel, not just my piece of it. When the walls come open, I know what I'm looking at.

A job that stays organized. Running 10 to 12 remodels at a time taught me how to line up the trades and the materials so your job doesn't sit and wait.

A room that works and lasts, and looks the way you want. I design for function and quality: where everything goes, how much storage you get, how the room works day to day, and materials and waterproofing that hold up for years. For the look, bring a few photos of rooms you like. I'll give you my recommendations and build what you like, instead of guessing at it.

Your price and finish date, in writing. On remodels that start with a Design Agreement, your price is fixed for the work in your plan, and your finish date is in the contract. If I'm late, you get 20% of your contract price back. See how the guarantee works

Who does the work

I run every job, and I'm your one point of contact from start to finish. The work is done by me or by subcontractors I know and manage. You'll always know who is coming to your house and who to call.

Plumbing and electrical work that needs a Colorado license is done by licensed plumbers and electricians I hire and manage.

How a job runs

1. See your price range. Answer a few questions in one of the cost calculators and you get a range right away.

2. I come see your space. The first visit has no charge. We talk through what you want, and I look at what's there.

3. We plan it. On bigger remodels, design and planning is its own first step, called a Design Agreement. There's a design fee, and it's credited toward the build.

4. You get a fixed price and a finish date in writing. You also get a time range from a best case to a longer case, based on the hours your project needs.

5. The work gets done. You get updates as it moves along, and if anything changes, you hear it from me right away.

When something goes wrong

A lot of homes here are older. Older homes are more likely to have outdated plumbing or hidden damage that shows up once the walls are open. When I find something, I show you, explain it, and price the fix in writing before the work goes on.

When I can start

My schedule changes. Sometimes I can start soon, and sometimes I'm booked out. If I'm booked, the price tool still works, and you can get on my list. I'll call you back as soon as I'm able.