Before the first conversation
- Photograph each wall, appliances, doorways and the adjoining room.
- Write down what is not working and what you would like to keep.
- Gather approximate dimensions, clearly marked as unverified.
- List appliances to keep or replace, including model details if available.
- Separate must-haves from optional changes.
- Note timing preferences, household needs and building restrictions.
Before ordering
- Confirm site measurements and appliance specifications.
- Review cabinet drawings, door swings, clearances and finished panels.
- Check samples together and confirm the exact supplied products.
- Record who supplies, delivers and installs each item.
- Connect the selections to the written scope and allowances.
Before demolition
- Confirm applicable approvals with the City, qualified professionals and, for condos, building management.
- Clarify electrical notification and inspection responsibilities separately.
- Confirm major product readiness and the installation sequence.
- Arrange access, protection, delivery space and disposal.
- Plan meals and storage while the kitchen is unavailable.
- Agree how changes, questions and progress will be recorded.
Check requirements for your actual scope.
The City of Mississauga distinguishes routine replacements from work such as interior alterations and moving plumbing. Electrical work has a separate approval framework. These requirements depend on the work; use the current official guidance and have project-specific requirements confirmed before work begins.
City of Mississauga: building permits ↗ESA: electrical safety requirements ↗
At the final review
Review the agreed scope, cabinet and drawer operation, surfaces and finishing. Record outstanding items and who will address them. Keep care instructions, product information and applicable warranty documents together.