From demo day to move-back-in — here's a room-by-room look at how a typical kitchen remodel actually unfolds.
A kitchen remodel typically moves through planning, a job walk, scope and estimate, material selections, site protection, demolition, rough plumbing/electrical/HVAC if needed, inspections where required, drywall, paint, cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, appliance coordination, finish fixtures, punch list, cleaning, and your walkthrough. Fair warning: your kitchen may be partially or fully out of commission for parts of this — we'll help you plan around it.
A kitchen remodel typically moves through planning, a job walk, scope and estimate, material selections, site protection, demolition, rough plumbing/electrical/HVAC if needed, inspections where required, drywall, paint, cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, appliance coordination, finish fixtures, punch list, cleaning, and your walkthrough. Fair warning: your kitchen may be partially or fully out of commission for parts of this — we’ll help you plan around it.
We’ll walk your existing kitchen and talk through your goals, layout changes, what we’re seeing on-site, measurements, photos, and the finish level you’re after.
Your proposal should clarify scope, allowances, exclusions, owner-furnished items, permit assumptions, schedule assumptions, and what selections are still outstanding.
Kitchen selections generally include:
Before demolition, we set up dust protection, floor protection, access paths, staging areas, and temporary barriers. On your end, plan for temporary food storage, cooking, dishwashing, and trash handling.
This may include removing cabinets, counters, backsplash, appliances, flooring, drywall, soffits, lighting, plumbing fixtures, or other existing components.
If the layout is changing, this is where walls, openings, blocking, appliance locations, island layout, or other adjustments happen.
This covers sink plumbing, appliance connections, lighting, outlets, switches, range or hood ventilation, low-voltage wiring, and any HVAC modifications.
Some kitchen remodels require inspection before walls close up, and any corrections need to be resolved before drywall or finishes move forward.
Once rough work is done, we repair or install drywall, apply texture where needed, prime, and paint.
Cabinet installation sets the stage for everything after — countertop templating, appliance openings, trim details, and hardware.
Countertops usually need a field template after cabinets are in. Fabrication and install timing depends on the material, supplier, and schedule.
The finish sequence covers backsplash, flooring, trim, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, appliance installation, and final adjustments.
Touch-ups, adjustments, missing parts, cleaning, appliance coordination, and a walkthrough with you to make sure it’s right.
Plan ahead for:
It varies by scope and sequencing, but expect limited or no use during demolition, rough work, cabinet installation, countertop work, and finish installation.
Yes — appliance specs can affect cabinet layout, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and installation requirements, so locking these in early keeps everything else on track.
Because we typically need a field measurement after cabinets are installed to nail down dimensions, seams, overhangs, sink openings, and appliance clearances.
Yes. Moving the layout can touch framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, inspections, cabinets, counters, flooring, and the overall schedule.
It depends on your location and scope — electrical, plumbing, structural, or mechanical changes may need review by the proper authority.
Touch-ups, adjustments, missing parts, fixture corrections, paint details, hardware, appliance alignment, or final cleaning are common ones.
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