Cabinets and countertops usually take the biggest share of a kitchen budget, followed by appliances, flooring, and labor. The price climbs with custom or solid wood cabinets, stone counters, and layout changes that move plumbing, gas, or walls. A refresh that keeps the layout and swaps finishes costs far less than a full gut. The most accurate number comes from a free estimate once we’ve seen the kitchen. If cabinets are your biggest question, our Wood Options page is a good place to start.

Most kitchen remodels run four to eight weeks, and a full gut with custom cabinets can stretch toward twelve. You can usually stay in the house, but you’ll be without a working kitchen for part of that time, so set up a temporary spot elsewhere with a microwave, a small fridge, and a sink. Demolition and the first days of installation are the loudest and dustiest stretch, so if you work from home, plan to be somewhere else for those days.

It depends on the work. Orem’s building office says a permit is required when you move power, plumbing, walls, or heating and cooling, and not when you’re painting or replacing cabinets and countertops. Provo and Lehi follow similar rules under the Utah building code, which also calls for permits when you add a bathroom or take out a wall. Permit review usually takes one to three weeks depending on the city and the job, and we build that into your schedule.

It can. Once walls and floors open up, older homes sometimes reveal outdated wiring, plumbing that needs replacing, water damage, or materials like lead paint or asbestos that have to be handled properly. We recommend keeping a cushion in the budget for this, and we tell you what we find as we find it and talk through options before anything changes.

Yes. We work throughout Utah County, including Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, Spanish Fork, Springville, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain. If your city isn’t listed, call or request an estimate and we’ll confirm.