Estimate Your Kitchen Remodel Costs

We frequently talk to people like you who are considering a kitchen remodel. One of the questions that comes up most often during initial conversations is, “How much will this remodel cost?” It’s a great question!

• Get an accurate price estimate for your kitchen remodel
• A full-service remodel can be shockingly expensive
• You can’t always trust what you hear
• Many factors are at play in a kitchen remodel
• Getting an accurate estimate as possible
• Honing in on a final price

Finance Your New Kitchen

Owners finance home remodeling projects in many different ways, from using savings to borrowing from a 401k to bank loans. Here are some of the most common avenues to pay for your dream kitchen remodel.

• Use the equity in your home
• Home equity loan
• Remodeling construction loan
• Cash
• Reverse mortgage
• Personal loan

Choose A Licensed Builder

If you’re starting the process of choosing a remodeler, you know you have to do your due diligence. But where do you begin? Do you hire an architect or a design-build firm? What kind of contract is best? This section walks you through the steps of asking the right questions, checking references, and keeping your information organized. Searching for the right remodeler takes work, but by following this guide, you can be confident in your choice and avoid problems down the road.

• Search for the QBCC license of the builder 
• It’s best to bring in professionals
• Permits are needed for most projects, and somebody needs to be on site to meet with inspectors and coordinate and oversee all the trades contractors who will be involved with your job
• Hiring an experienced builder is transparency in pricing
• Help minimize surprises and keep projects on a tight schedule and on budget
• Avoid the unlicensed builder/contractor trap  – offers to save you money by doing the work on the sly, without permits
• Search the website and look for the reviews

Design Your New Kitchen

Creating the kitchen of your dreams begins with a close look at how you use your space. Aesthetics are important, but your new kitchen must as functional as it is beautiful. Learn how to approach kitchen design like a professional.

How do you know it’s time to remodel your kitchen?

A major kitchen remodel requires a major investment and is a big project to tackle. But the results can completely transform your enjoyment of your home.

Generally, we find that most clients start a kitchen remodel for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Lack of storage space
2. Not enough counter or prep space
3. The addition of kids or an empty nest
4. Worn-out or energy-inefficient appliances
5. Poor lighting
6. Worn surfaces that are hard to clean
7. Poorly designed layout
8. Unattractive aesthetics

We generally try to steer our clients away from surface-level upgrades that only improve the looks of the kitchen. Because kitchens are such a functional space, it’s far better to spend your limited budget to improve the functionality at the same time. That’s why working with an experienced interior designer can have such a big impact on your enjoyment of your kitchen.

Choose Your Kitchen Materials

When choosing materials for your kitchen remodel, aesthetics are important, but also consider durability and function.

1. Choose durable materials
   – Countertops
   – Kitchen cabinets
   – Kitchen flooring
2. Plumbing fixtures
3. Sinks
4. Tile

Stay Sane During Your Kitchen Remodel

There’s no question that a construction project in your home is disruptive. Here’s how to make it as painless as possible.

• Planning is everything
• Permitting and inspections
• Progress meetings
• Change orders
• Punch list and final payment
• Warranty period
• Routine maintenance