ServicesKitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling in Richland Hills
Before anything gets torn out, we check what can be repaired. You get a clear plan for layout, floors, plumbing and finishes, a written estimate, and an honest answer about where new work actually pays off in your home.
A remodel that starts with what's worth keeping
A kitchen remodel doesn't have to mean gutting the room. Plenty of kitchens have good bones: a solid subfloor, sound walls, and plumbing that only needs new valves and a better drain connection. We look at those first and tell you plainly what can stay.
Sometimes replacement is the better call. A floor that has soaked up a slow leak for years won't get better with patches. Neither will a layout that makes you walk around the island to reach the stove. When that's the case, we explain why and show you photos of what we found, so the decision stays with you.
If the project grows past the kitchen, our Whole Home Remodeling page covers how we plan larger jobs.
What our kitchen remodeling covers
- Layout changes
- We open or move walls where the structure allows and relocate the sink or range when it makes the room work better. Load-bearing walls get proper framing and a permit.
- Flooring and subfloor work
- Soft spots under the sink and dishwasher usually mean water damage. We cut out the bad section of subfloor and put in new plywood, then lay new flooring or patch the old where it's sound and can be matched.
- Sink, faucet and plumbing
- We handle new shutoff valves, drain lines, sink and faucet installation, and dishwasher and ice maker hookups. If only part of the supply line is worn, we swap out that section instead of the whole run.
- Walls, paint and trim
- Drywall patching, texture matching, fresh paint, and new baseboard and door trim tie the room together once the bigger work is done.
- Appliance installation and venting
- We set ranges, cooktops, wall ovens and dishwashers. Where your home allows it, we vent the range hood to the outside so grease and steam actually leave the house.
Signs your kitchen is ready for work
A soft floor near the sink
Water has likely been reaching the subfloor. Caught early, it's often a small fix limited to one section. Left alone, it spreads under the flooring and into the joists.
Cracked tile or drywall seams
North Texas clay soil swells and shrinks with wet and dry spells, and kitchens often show it first. We check whether the cracking is cosmetic or needs a closer look before we put anything new down.
A layout that fights you
If two people can't cook at once, or the open dishwasher blocks the walkway, rearranging the room may help more than any new finish.
Drips and slow drains under the sink
Corroded fittings and worn valves are inexpensive to fix and costly to ignore.
Grease film on walls and ceiling
A recirculating hood, or none at all, leaves cooking residue behind. Venting outside fixes the cause instead of the symptom.
What affects the cost of a kitchen remodel
Every kitchen prices differently, so we quote after seeing yours. The biggest factor is usually how much can be repaired instead of replaced. Here is what else moves the number.
What's underneath
Rotted subfloor, old galvanized supply lines or damaged framing add work. You'll see photos and options before anything is added to the job.
Moving things around
Keeping the sink and range where they are costs far less than running plumbing, gas or venting across the room.
Your material choices
Flooring, fixtures and appliances vary widely in price. We'll tell you where spending more makes a real difference and where it doesn't.
Permits and inspections
Structural and plumbing changes need permits and inspection visits, which add fees and a little time to the schedule.
How a kitchen project runs
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Walkthrough and free quote
We come out, look at the floor, plumbing, walls and layout, and talk through what you want the kitchen to do. You get a written line-item estimate that separates what we'd repair from what we'd replace.
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Scope and permits
We settle the plan with you, order materials, and pull any permits needed for plumbing or structural changes.
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Protecting your home
Before demolition, we cover the floors along our path in and seal doorways with plastic sheeting to keep dust in the work area. If you'll need a temporary kitchen, we help you pick a spot for it.
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The work days
We follow a set order so you always know what's next: demolition and subfloor work, rough plumbing, inspections, then walls, floors and fixtures. If we find something unexpected behind a wall, we photograph it and talk with you before the plan changes.
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Final walkthrough and cleanup
We test every fixture and appliance hookup with you, wipe down the work area, and haul away the debris.
Kitchen remodeling questions
Can you fix my kitchen without a full remodel?
Often, yes. Many kitchens only need a subfloor patch, new plumbing under the sink, fresh paint and trim, or a better appliance setup. We'll tell you honestly if a smaller job will solve the problem.
How many days will we have to cook somewhere else?
That comes down to what we're changing. Replacing a sink and patching one section of floor may only keep you out of the room for a few days. Moving a wall or rerouting plumbing runs longer, and most of that extra time is waiting on inspections. You'll have a written schedule before we start, and we'll let you know right away if a date moves.
Do you take care of permits?
Yes. When the work calls for a permit, we pull it and schedule the inspections. You won't need to deal with the city yourself.
What happens if you find a bigger problem once things are opened up?
We stop, take photos, and explain what we found and what it means. You'll hear the option to fix it first, and replacement only if a fix won't hold up. Nothing gets added without your okay.
Is the work covered after you finish?
Yes. Kitchen remodeling we complete is backed by a 1-year warranty. If a fixture we set or a floor we laid gives you trouble in that first year, phone us and we'll schedule a visit to sort it out.
Which towns besides Richland Hills do you serve?
We take kitchen projects in North Richland Hills, Hurst, Haltom City, Bedford and other towns close by. Mention your town when you phone and we'll confirm it's in our area.
Find out what your kitchen really needs
Tell us what's bothering you about the room, and we'll set up a time to come look. You'll get a free quote and a straight answer on what to keep and what to change.