HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

About us

For over 50 years and three generations, Hatchett Design Remodel remains a family owned and operated business privileged to serve Hampton Roads home owners for all their remodeling needs from design through construction

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
65 years of experience

Services we offer

ADDITIONS, AGING-IN-PLACE, BATHROOM REMODELING, BUILDING GREEN, CUSTOM CLOSETS, DESIGN/REMODEL, GENERAL REMODELING, KITCHEN REMODELING, MASTER SUITE ADDITIONS, SIDING. JAMES HARDIE SIDING, SUNROOMS, UNIVERSAL DESIGN, WINDOW REPLACEMENT, null

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.828 Reviews
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Mary D.
Mar 2023
1.0
A salesperson came to my home to discuss a kitchen refresh - new countertops, sink and backsplash. I have a small galley style kitchen. I could tell she was preparing me for an expensive quote when she repeatedly told me that the job would require an electrician (nope), a plumber (not necessarily), and a construction permit (not necessary). But I was still floored when she said it would cost $35,000!! I realize that they are high-end, but to charge 5 - 7X what the project is worth?!? Unless you enjoy vastly overpaying, find someone else. I’m attaching pictures so you can see how small my kitchen is.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Firstly, we want to say that we appreciate all feedback and take your concerns seriously. We apologize if there was any confusion about the scope of work involved in your kitchen refresh. Construction projects can be complex and may require trades that you wouldn't think would be necessary, such as electricians and plumbers. Additionally, permits may be required depending on the extent of the work being done. Our salesperson's intention was to provide you with a comprehensive quote that included all necessary permits and trades to ensure that your project was completed safely and up to code. Regarding the cost, we strive to provide our customers with high-quality materials and highly experienced skilled labor to ensure a long-lasting and functional result. Thank you for considering our company, and we wish you all the best in your kitchen refresh project."


Gilbert K.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Outstanding workmanship and finished a week early. Fine people to work with.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you very much for sharing your experience. Our entire team enjoyed working on your project, and we are grateful to have you as a client."


Castle P.
Dec 2017
3.0
$30
In order to get an renovation estimate, one had to pay the design fee of $1250; contract limitation is three days of signing design contract to terminate if one chose. The first design team meeting occurred over two weeks later, thus was past the three day limit for contract termination. Once paid, the design team worked to select hardware and materials, then provided proposed images of the renovation. The design team did a great job with providing ideas and products of what the renovation would look like. At some point, the design team was not listening to the customer goals with reducing the renovation cost, and seemed to continue with this perspective. The design team was unable to provide itemized estimate based upon using proprietary software to derive the cost estimate. The design team stated that they were willing to work with the customer with price reductions by buying hardware from other vendors rather than from Hatchett's suppliers. The design team does not like that idea, stating unfounded allegations regarding the products and installation when buying hardware from other vendors. There is no doubt that Hatchett does quality work, but they are for people who have no concept or clue regarding house/home renovations, and willing to overpay for the renovation. Since the cost of the renovation was approximately one third the purchase price of the house in 1997 and approximately 20% of the current value of the home, it was decided that the estimate was just too much for the renovation and the contract was terminated. Since then, have received estimates from other contractors ranging from $12000 to $20000.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"We're very sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with our remodeling process. It is a process we have honed over the years based on client feedback, and, in our experience, it has proven to ensure that our customers are very satisfied with the finished project. Our initial consultation is free. The Design Fee you mentioned is 5% of the estimate based on our initial consultation. It varies with each project based on the homeowners wish list for the renovation. Selecting materials and creating a 3D rendering of our proposed plan is an elaborate and time-consuming process for our designers. In all, it can take up to 4 weeks, so we ask for this fee before committing that much time to the project. During this 4-week design process, it is not uncommon for unexpected issues to arise and for homeowners to change their minds about materials. These types of things can effect the cost. While we can make suggestions of how to change the plan to lower the cost and stay in budget, one thing we prefer not to do is use materials from unknown vendors. Hatchett Design Remodel proudly offers a Lifetime Warranty on our work, so we are particular about the materials we use. We work with a variety of vendors that we have chosen based on the quality of their products and our shared high standard of customer service. Thank you for considering us for this project, and again, we're sorry that we were not the right fit for you. We wish you all the best as you choose a new contractor"


Pamela G.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Michael Hatchett was our primary point of contact from the company and could not have been nicer or more thorough in the planning stages and throughout the entire process! Jessica Altman was the designer and her ideas, guidance, and selections were beautiful, tasteful, and timeless! Tommy Hunter was the site manager and was ALWAYS available to us for status updates, questions to be answered, advice given, scheduling of the subs, etc! We were/are so very happy that we chose them for our remodel AND there’s a lifetime warranty on their workmanship! Certainly cannot ask for more than that!
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We work very hard to ensure our clients expectations are met, if not exceeded. Our entire team enjoyed working on your project, and we are grateful to have you as a client. It makes us happy to know that you will enjoy your new kitchen, bathrooms and outdoor living space for many years to come!"


Patricia R.
Aug 2017
2.0
$60,000
Everything went well with the initial meeting and design portion of the project. However, they didn't check inside the soffit to see if there was anything in it before they designed to have it removed. Turns out all of the bathroom plumbing was in the soffit. Had to pay additional money to have the plumbing redone to fit the design. Additionally, after starting work they discovered the sunroom was on the same circuit as the dining room and the kitchen so I had to pay more money to have the dining room electric redone to meet code. When they worked on the plumbing one of the pipes leaked so they put a bowl under the sink to catch the water and left without telling us or fixing it. It took the painter 3 tries before he painted the kitchen correctly, even though the project manager had asked me how I wanted the room painted and there was an email sent with the exact specifications that I approved. They punched holes in the living room wall during construction and had to patch that. They incorrectly measured where one of the electrical outlets needed to go so they moved it then left the hole in the wall which when questioned about they finally plastered but not neatly. When they installed the cabinets they used screws that were too long and damaged the interior of the cabinets. They had to replace those with new cabinets. They hung three cabinets at the wrong height and had to lower them. They wired the stove hood to the dimmer light switch in the kitchen and had to fix that. They failed to order the countertop when I made the initial payment and I kept getting phone calls and letters from the countertop company asking me why I was paying them. I didn't receive the project plan until 4 weeks after the project started. They promote on their website how terrific their communication is. The only time I heard from anyone during the first 4 weeks of the project was when they wanted money or when I initiated the conversation to ask questions. When I would approved things with the project manager, they wouldn't make it to the site manager or the workers and I received phone calls asking me what I wanted after it was in writing, then it was done incorrectly and had to be redone. I was suppose to be receiving weekly surveys but received my first survey on week 5 or 6 of the project. The owner actually visited my house with the entire team to discuss my issues. Holes in the walls that were not plastered, holes in the plumbing that were left unrepaired, cabinets hanging out over where the walls were, failure to order the countertop, failure to provide a copy of the project plan, etc. The job was eventually finished but I never received the touch up paint for the cabinets that I was promised. It was a very stressful, very frustrating process that I would never repeat.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for sharing your experience, Mrs. [Member Name Removed]. It is through feedback from our customers that we are able to maintain our high level of customer service and make improvements where necessary. We are very sorry that you are disappointed with your experience, because we take a great deal of pride in making our clients happy. As you mentioned, there were some unknown factors that had to be addressed during construction. Unfortunately, there is no way to be certain what is behind a wall until that wall is removed. This is a risk of remodeling, and we apologize if we did not stress this point strongly enough during our initial consultation. The other mistakes you listed were just that - mistakes. We apologize for our human error, and we regret that the corrections we made fell short of your expectations. It is upsetting to us all that your experience was stressful and frustrating, as that is exactly what we strive to prevent. We hope that the remodeling process has not tainted your enjoyment of your beautiful, new kitchen."


Gilbert K.
Aug 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Outstanding. Completed ahead of schedule. Kent, the project manager was super!
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for the review - we thoroughly enjoyed working with you as well."


Pamela G.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"It has been a pleasure working with you as well - thank you for selecting us for your remodeling needs."


John G.
Jul 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100,000
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for putting your trust into Hatchett Design Remodel. It was a pleasure working with you as well."


Suzanne M.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for your review and for choosing Hatchett Design Remodel."


Corey C.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for choosing Hatchett Design Remodel. We hope to work with you again in the future."


Valerie R.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for choosing Hatchett Design Remodel to work on your home!"


Bonnie H.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Al the contract supervisor was wonderful. He was professional and respectful. Anything I had an issue with He corrected. All workers for Hatchett provide quality work. The tile man Chris listen to what I wanted in the shower area. His work is top quality.
If I am lucky enough to be able to remodel the kitchen Hatchett will be hired. The date for completion in the contract was not met.
But I am so happy with the results it does not matter.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you so much for your feedback. It was a pleasure working with you and we hope to do so again in the future!"


Ronald R.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49,000
unknown

Grover B.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for your positive feedback. We hope to work with you and your family in the future."


Phil R.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for choosing Hatchett Design Remodel. We look forward to working with you again!"


Jake H.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
The service was great, the staff were very good, they left the area clean and they were prompt. They did a good job and I would recommend them.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Hatchett Design Remodel. We look forward to working with you again."


M P.
Mar 2015
2.0
We stopped by their booth at the VAB home show.  The young blonde lady took all our info and we took time to explain what we wanted to do in our home .  She said someone would call us the next day to schedule an appointment.  We are still waiting.......
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"We apologize for any miscommunication. Our representative did call you the Monday after the show. We just called again and spoke with your wife and we explained that we did touch base with you. We appreciate you showing interest in our services and we are more than happy to meet with you."


LAURIE W.
Jan 2015
3.0
Very professional when they came to house to take measurements and give estimate. But price was just a estimate and not a final cost. Price for what we wanted done was way to high.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for your feedback. Kitchens and Bathrooms are the most expensive rooms in the house to remodel. You will find online that our budget ranges are in-line with industry standards. We are not the cheapest nor are we the most expensive - we provide the best value. If we can be of any further assistance to you, please let us know."


James H.
Dec 2014
3.0
$65,000
Although impressive and process driven, this provider is $$$ expensive $$$ and was way over our intended budget.  End of the day we used another service and got a great result for 2/3 the cost of what Hatchett offered w/o all the new upgrades we ended up with.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"We appreciate your feedback. We are not the cheapest company nor are we the most expensive. We do the work right the first time and warranty it for a lifetime. These home owners were about to move to Georgia therefore the lifetime warranty was not important to them. I hope the new home owners get lots of use from the updates."


Barbara T.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400,000
I liked the quality of the service.  The crew was very respectful on the property.  It took about three months to complete.  I didn't like that they didn't assist more in the designing with the customer.  Some of the customer choices were not evaluated by Hatchett Design.

Melvin W.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$37,000

It went very well.

Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for your very kind words. You were wonderful to work with and we look forward to serving you again in the future!"


JOAN H.
Aug 2014
2.0
$40,000
The representative was professional however he requested a deposit based on a ballpark estimate (no calculations were completed) before he would start drawing any plans or calculating an estimate. I am a comparison shopper. Without any sort of an estimate on paper detailing what I'm am going to get for my money, I'm not going to give someone a deposit. I realize that drawing up plans and estimating costs takes time. I also realize that the choices of finishes that I want make a huge difference in the final price. But based on my understanding, I wasn't going to get any sort of estimate without paying a percent of the ballpark estimate I was given at the time of the representative's visit to my home. I was invited to go to Hatchette's showroom and meet with the designer to see what was available. I did ask to clarify that my understanding on receiving an estimate was correct. I have trouble spending part of my budget to get an estimate that I may not use.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"We understand where you are coming from and apologize for any miscommunication. The gentleman that came to your home has over 15 years’ experience in remodeling and is a bathroom specialist, so he knows what it takes to remodel a bathroom. We do this every day and sometimes forget that this is new to folks. We would never want you to make a decision you were uncomfortable with, which is why we invited you to visit our showroom and gather more information. We would be happy to give you an estimate with a general scope of work so that you are better equipped to make a decision. If we move into the design stage we do take a small retainer fee, in order to reserve our time. Once we move into the construction stage, the retainer fee goes towards the overall project. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance to you."


David B.
May 2014
5.0
$30,000
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for your feedback. We hope to work with you in the future."


Kim M.
Apr 2014
4.0
unknown
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"Thank you for your feedback. We are not the cheapest company nor are we the most expensive. We provide the best value, which is proven by our longevity – we have been in business for 54 years, and we back all of our work with a lifetime warranty."


Dawna T.
Apr 2014
3.0
$20,000
The quote amount was about $20000. It was kind of pricey for what I wanted. The guy who came was very knowledgeable and very nice. They kept calling me back to get the job with me. I saw some Big Deals that were offering the job for a much lower price.
Response from HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL

"One of our female designers came out to meet with you, so you might have us confused with another company. We hope all went well with your project and that you are happy with the outcome."

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FAQ

HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL does not offer free project estimates.
No, HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL offers emergency services.
No, HATCHETT DESIGN REMODEL does not offer warranties.