Kitchen remodels involve more trades than almost any other residential job: demo, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC (range hood venting), cabinetry, countertops, backsplash tile, appliances, and painting. Accurate pricing requires detailed scope and clear client selections before pricing.
Cabinets and countertops first: These are the primary cost variables. Price the kitchen once cabinet sizes and countertop material are confirmed. Building a price before selections are made creates disputes.
Allow for hidden conditions: Old kitchens frequently have outdated wiring (60-amp panels, ungrounded circuits), galvanized pipes, and inadequate ventilation. Price with a clear exclusion for conditions not visible without demo, or add a reasonable contingency.
Document pre-demo: Photograph existing conditions thoroughly before any demo begins. TimeFotos keeps these by address — the record protects you on scope-of-existing-conditions disputes.
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