Kitchen remodeling in Charlotte, NC.
The kitchen is where a home is used hardest. We remodel kitchens for Charlotte-area families, starting with how you cook and gather, and we do the work behind the cabinets and counters carefully so the finished room holds up.
Start with how you use the room
A good kitchen plan starts with habits, not catalogs. Who cooks, how many people are in the room at once, where the groceries come in and where they get put away. Those answers shape the layout more than any cabinet style does.
Bring photos of the room as it is today, a few pictures of kitchens you like and a list of what annoys you. Tell us what has to stay, such as a window, a gas line or a wall you do not want to touch, and we will tell you what is easy and what adds cost.
What a kitchen remodel includes
Layout and demolition
Old cabinets and finishes out. Any soft flooring, water damage or outdated wiring found and repaired before new work goes in.Plumbing, electrical and venting
Sink, dishwasher and range connections, outlets and circuits for modern appliances, lighting and a range hood that vents properly.Cabinets and counters
Installed level, scribed to the walls and finished cleanly, with the countertop template made after the cabinets are set.Walls, backsplash and flooring
Drywall repair and paint, tile backsplash and the floor that ties the room together.Final walkthrough
We go through the finished kitchen with you and list anything left to finish.
Moving walls, plumbing and appliances
Opening a kitchen to the dining or living room is one of the most common requests. First we find out whether the wall carries load. If it does, it needs a properly sized beam and posts, and sometimes an engineer’s design. Moving the sink or the range costs more than keeping them where they are, because supply lines, drains, gas and electrical have to move with them.
Appliance choices should be made early. The size of the refrigerator, the range and the hood decide the cabinet layout, the electrical load and the venting, so a late change can mean reworking finished work.
Cabinets, counters and the details that last
Cabinets
Stock, semi-custom or custom. The box, the doors and the hardware each affect cost and how well they hold up to daily use.Countertops
Quartz, granite, butcher block and laminate each behave differently with heat, stains and cleaning. Ask to see full slabs, not only samples.Lighting
Ceiling, under-cabinet and task lighting planned together, so the room works in the evening too.Flooring
Hardwood and luxury vinyl plank are common choices. See our flooring page.
Living through a kitchen remodel
Most families stay in the house. A temporary kitchen set up in another room, with the microwave, a coffee maker and a small fridge, makes the weeks without a stove easier. We plan the sequence, keep dust barriers up and tell you what to expect each week. Custom cabinets and special-order items have lead times, so we order early and confirm what is on site before demolition begins.
Kitchen permits in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement lists significant kitchen and bathroom upgrades among the projects that typically need a permit, and says any change to plumbing or electrical, or any structural element, needs one no matter the cost. Swapping a faucet or replacing cabinets in the same layout is treated differently from moving a sink, adding circuits or removing a wall.
Source: Mecklenburg County, Permit, Please! and Code Enforcement, Permitting. Rules change and every property is different, so we confirm what applies at your address before the scope is final.
What to send when you get in touch
Your address or town and photos of the kitchen
What you want to change: layout, cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting
Whether a wall or appliance location has to move
Your preferred timing, and whether you will stay in the home
Questions
Kitchen Remodeling: common questions
Something else? Call (704) 977-6512 or send us a note.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
It depends on the size, how much of the layout changes and how long cabinets and appliances take to arrive. We put a schedule in the written scope once we have seen the room.
Can you move or remove a wall between the kitchen and living room?
Often, yes. First we find out whether the wall is load-bearing. If it is, it needs a properly sized beam and posts, and sometimes an engineer’s design and a permit.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?
Mecklenburg County lists significant kitchen upgrades, and any change to plumbing, electrical or structure, as permitted work. We confirm what applies at your address.
Can I stay in the house during the remodel?
Usually, yes. We help you plan a temporary kitchen and keep dust and traffic under control.
Can you also do the floors and paint?
Yes. Doing floors, walls, paint and trim in one plan saves rework and means one contractor to coordinate.
What should I send to get a quote?
Photos of the kitchen, rough measurements, what you want to change and a few pictures of the look you like.