When should final measures happen?

After relevant construction is complete and floors/walls are ready. Early measures create expensive remakes.

Who owns out-of-square conditions?

Ask. Designers, millworkers, and GCs often point at each other without a written rule.

Professionals should. Ask what tools and tolerances they use for built-ins.

July 28, 2026 · Hiring Guides · 1 min read

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When should final measures happen?: After relevant construction is complete and floors/walls are ready. Early measures create expensive remakes.
Who owns out-of-square conditions?: Ask. Designers, millworkers, and GCs often point at each other without a written rule.
Do I need a laser measure?: Professionals should. Ask what tools and tolerances they use for built-ins.