Have you been thinking of giving your kitchen a do-over? You’re not alone. Kitchen remodeling is on a lot of homeowners’ bucket list. It’s the most popular home upgrade. There’s something about building your kitchen to your specific needs and design. It will make cooking meals more enjoyable. As the kitchen is the heart of the home, your family will be making beautiful core memories in there.
Kitchen remodeling takes time and a lot of planning though. It won’t look like an episode from one of those design shows. For one, it’s a lot messier. This kind of remodeling project takes more time than you’d expect. It’s also quite expensive. Upgrading your kitchen can set you back an average of $15,000.
How Long Does a Kitchen Remodeling Take?
A kitchen remodeling can take anywhere from six weeks to four months. This estimate will also depend on how complex the project is. For example, a low-end project can take a month and a half. But only if the kitchen improvement is the cabinetry. And that’s if the cabinets are in stock. Customized cabinetry can take as long as six weeks though. This timeframe will include the time to design the cabinets and get the materials needed. There’s also the actual construction period.
The scale of the renovation also affects how long the remodeling project will run. A small-scale kitchen improvement takes around four to eight weeks to finish. But only if it’s a project where you won’t change the layout or redo the plumbing. It will take longer than two months if you’re putting in new appliances, cabinets, and flooring.
It will take about two to three months to do a medium-scale kitchen remodeling. This type of job could entail adding a kitchen island or customizing cabinets. It could also include upgrading all the appliances and lighting systems. Meanwhile, a large-scale kitchen remodel can take half a year to finish. These projects often mean tearing down walls and floors to start with a clean slate.
Factors That Affect Project Timeline
Estimating the timeline for a kitchen remodeling project isn’t easy. There are many moving parts to consider. Planning the design and getting the needed materials also take time. Other factors will impact the project duration.
- Condition of the Existing Space
The state of your current kitchen plays a big part in determining the project duration. It will take longer if there are many existing damages. The contractor will first have to repair and get the space back to a functioning state.
- Proposed Kitchen Design
The proposed kitchen design will also determine how long the remodeling will take. Simple designs are easier. The project can finish in less than a month if there are no changes in the layout. It’s a given that a modern and complex design will take longer. You need to add new materials or appliances. A new layout also means knocking down walls or removing tiles.
- Size of the Space
Kitchen sizes vary from one house to the next. The size of the space also affects the style. A narrow space means a galley design. A larger space allows for an island or a breakfast bar. A larger kitchen means a longer renovation period. It also means it will need more materials. The contractor might also need more people on the project. There’s also the matter of the arrangement of the appliances. Each one has to fit well into the space, regardless of its size.
- Scope of Work
A good contractor only needs a few days or weeks to handle minor repairs. A complete remodeling would take weeks or months though. Things will get faster if the contractor only has to deal with external damages. It will take longer if the scope of work includes fixing internal damages.
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