How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Most full kitchen remodels run 6 to 12 weeks of construction, with cosmetic updates closer to 2 to 4 weeks and structural projects stretching to several months. Campbells Carpentry LLC schedules each phase in Warrenton, MO, so you know the dates before demolition starts.

What is the order of a kitchen remodel?

Demolition comes first, then any framing or wall changes, followed by rough plumbing and electrical, inspection, drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets, countertop templating and installation, backsplash, and finally fixtures and trim. Skipping a step or rushing one usually means redoing it later.

When remodeling a kitchen, what comes first, floors or cabinets?

Cabinets go in first when the flooring stops at the toe kick, which saves material and keeps the boxes off a finished surface. Floating floors and wall-to-wall tile are the exception, since cabinets should never pin down a floor that needs to move.

What should I do first when planning a kitchen remodel?

Decide how the kitchen needs to function before choosing a finish. List what frustrates you, such as a cramped aisle, no counter beside the range, or a pantry across the room, and let those problems drive the layout, budget, and material choices.

What not to do in a kitchen remodel?

Avoid shrinking the work aisle below 42 inches, placing the range where a door swings into it, or skipping landing space beside the cooktop and sink. Buying appliances after the cabinets are ordered is another misstep, since cabinet openings depend on exact dimensions.

How do you survive at home during a kitchen remodel?

Set up a temporary kitchen in another room with the refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and a folding table, and plan on paper plates. Plastic dust walls, a shop vacuum at the end of each day, and a schedule make the weeks more livable.

Do you need a permit to remodel a kitchen?

Swapping cabinets, countertops, and flooring in the same footprint does not trigger a permit, but moving plumbing, adding circuits, or removing a wall does. After 5+ years of projects, Campbells Carpentry LLC knows which Warrenton, MO permits apply, and we walk you through them.

How do you remodel a small kitchen to look bigger?

Run upper cabinets to the ceiling, choose lighter door colors, and replace a few doors with glass or open shelves to pull the eye upward. Removing a half wall, adding under-cabinet lighting, and using larger floor tiles make a small footprint feel bigger.

Kitchen Remodeling | Warrenton, MO

A single-cook kitchen needs a 42-inch work aisle, and the path between sink, range, and refrigerator should total 26 feet or less, according to NKBA planning guidelines. Campbells Carpentry LLC builds to those numbers on every kitchen remodeling project in Warrenton, MO, Wright City, and Truesdale, whether that means replacing cabinets and countertops, opening a wall between kitchen and dining room, or adding a walk-in pantry, new flooring, and trim that ties the room together.

We run each project as an owner-operated team, so the person who measures your kitchen at the estimate is the one standing in it during demolition and final trim. You get one-on-one communication, honest recommendations about where to spend and where to save, and a free estimate before any commitment. After 5+ years of remodeling kitchens, we still keep hands-on oversight of every phase and finish what we promised. Send an estimate request through our contact page.