Kitchens, Bathrooms & Custom Spaces
Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen renovations planned from layout and selections through construction, with one point of contact coordinating every trade.
Overview
A kitchen renovation is several projects in one room: layout, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, lighting, flooring and finishes, all meeting at tight tolerances. Whether you want a full remodel that moves walls and plumbing or a renovation that keeps the footprint and replaces everything inside it, the result depends on decisions made before demolition.
We start with how you use the room – who cooks, where people gather, what needs to be stored and where – and turn that into a measured layout, cabinet plan and selections package. Kitchen design is coordinated with the trades who will build it, so the appliance specifications, electrical circuits, plumbing locations, hood ducting and cabinet dimensions all agree on paper first.
During construction we schedule the specialist trade partners in the right order, check the work at each stage and keep you informed about decisions that are coming up. You have one main point of contact from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
Who it’s for
- Homeowners whose kitchen layout no longer works – too little counter space, poor circulation or no room to gather
- Owners replacing dated cabinets, counters and appliances who want the whole room planned together
- Households opening a kitchen to adjacent living space, which may involve a wall removal
- Buyers renovating a newly purchased home before moving in
- Owners who already have a kitchen design or drawings and need a builder to price and execute it
What’s included
Typically included
- Site measurement and documentation of existing conditions, including plumbing, electrical and ventilation locations
- Layout planning: work zones, clearances, landing space beside appliances, island sizing and traffic flow
- Cabinet design and elevations, with storage planned around what you actually keep in the kitchen
- Appliance coordination – specifications, cutout dimensions, electrical and gas requirements, and ventilation
- Selections guidance for cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, plumbing fixtures, hardware and lighting
- Demolition and protection of the rest of the home during the work
- Plumbing and electrical rough-ins and finish work by licensed trade partners, with required inspections
- Range hood ducting, lighting layers (task, ambient and accent) and circuit planning
- Cabinet installation, countertop templating and installation, backsplash, flooring and paint
- Final punch list, appliance start-up coordination and cleanup
Common exclusions
- Structural changes such as removing a load-bearing wall, which require engineering and are priced as part of the scope once designed
- Appliances you purchase directly, unless included in the agreed scope
- Repairs to hidden conditions found after demolition, such as damaged subfloor or deteriorated piping
- Work in adjoining rooms beyond what is needed to tie the kitchen in
- Furniture, window treatments and decor
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Kitchen renovations are priced per project. The estimate is built from the layout, a cabinet plan, a selections list with allowances or chosen products, and a defined scope for demolition, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, flooring and finishes. The more decisions are made before pricing, the fewer allowances – and surprises – the estimate carries.
If the kitchen is part of a larger renovation or addition, it is priced within that project’s budget rather than as a separate estimate added on top.
What changes the cost
- Whether the layout stays the same or plumbing, gas and walls move
- Cabinet construction level, finish and interior fittings
- Countertop material, thickness, edge profile and number of seams
- Appliance package and the ventilation it requires
- Electrical upgrades needed for new circuits or panel capacity
- Flooring that continues into adjoining rooms
- Condition of the subfloor, walls and existing systems once opened
- HOA or condominium requirements for working hours, access and approvals
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Discovery and measurement
We discuss how you use the kitchen, measure the room and document existing conditions and systems.
Layout and design
We develop the layout, cabinet elevations and lighting plan, revising until the plan works for you.
Selections and estimate
You choose cabinetry, counters, fixtures and finishes; we price the defined scope and confirm long-lead items.
Permits and ordering
Permits are applied for where required and cabinets, appliances and fixtures are ordered against the schedule.
Demolition and rough-ins
The room is protected and cleared, then plumbing, electrical and ventilation are roughed in and inspected.
Installation and finishes
Cabinets go in, countertops are templated and installed, followed by backsplash, flooring, fixtures and paint.
Punch list and handover
We walk the kitchen with you, complete punch items, coordinate appliance start-up and clean up.
What affects the schedule
- Cabinet and appliance lead times, which set the earliest realistic start for installation
- Countertop templating, which can only happen once cabinets are installed and level
- Permit review and inspection scheduling in your jurisdiction
- Hidden conditions found during demolition
- Changes to selections after ordering
Questions & answers
Can we live in the house during a kitchen renovation?
Usually, yes. We protect adjoining areas, control dust and plan the work so you know when water or power will be off. Many owners set up a temporary kitchen area elsewhere in the home.
We already have a kitchen design. Can you build from it?
Yes. We review your drawings and selections, confirm dimensions on site, flag anything that conflicts with existing conditions or appliance requirements, and price the work as designed.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?
Kitchen work that involves plumbing, electrical, gas or structural changes typically requires permits. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, and condominium associations often have their own approval process. We confirm what applies to your project.
Why do you want selections made before construction starts?
Selections determine dimensions, rough-in locations and order dates. Choosing a sink, faucet or range after rough-ins can mean rework; choosing cabinets late can delay the whole project.
Start here
Planning kitchen renovations?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.