One of the most satisfying things about those HGTV and other home makeover shows is seeing the before-and-after photos—that instant gratification of seeing the remodel’s final result is what keeps us coming back for more…and wishing for our own kitchen’s magical transformation. Sadly, though, we know remodeling isn’t quite so instantaneous; in fact, it can feel quite chaotic.

Fortunately, you can have a team of experts guiding the process just like on those shows. We laid out exactly what you can expect when you work with a team like ours for a bath or kitchen remodel so you don’t have to live in chaos—instead, it’s a controlled process leading to that wonderful, magical moment of transformation. Knowing the timeline and what projects and tasks are scheduled for which days makes remodeling a much smoother experience. You should expect a clearly laid out timeline from any good remodeling provider.

After you’ve chosen the details for the kitchen or bath and your deposit is placed, the project officially begins. Custom and semi-custom cabinetry take two to five weeks to be manufactured and shipped to the customer, so the demolition won’t begin until the cabinets are ready. We’ll take care of acquiring the lighting, tile, and hardware during this time.

 What to Expect on Demolition Day

We tell our clients to plan to have the kitchen and/or bathroom cleaned out of all personal use items before demo day so we can start right away by placing drop cloths down to protect all surfaces. We also tarp off the area to prevent dust from settling into other living areas of the home. We begin the demo, removing debris and material outside to the dump trailer.

Day 1 – 2

After the demolition is completed, we prep the area for any rough mechanicals, electrical, or plumbing changes that need to be made.

Day 2 – 3

This will most likely be the day we start your flooring installation if it’s part of the project.  If there’s no flooring, then we start installing your kitchen cabinets. We’ll also patch up drywall repairs if it’s needed.

Day 3 – 4

The cabinets are set so that they’re ready for template, or the template is scheduled for this day.

Days 4 – 20

One of the hardest parts of remodeling is the waiting! It’s during this time we’re waiting for the custom fabrication of the kitchen countertops. During this waiting period, we can install the decorative hardware, light rail molding if applicable, and crown molding.

Countertop Install Day

An exciting day! Countertops are installed, followed by the sink.

Day after countertop install day

We hook up your sink, faucet, and garbage disposal plumbing after the countertops have had 24 hours to cure.

Within 1 -2 Days

We can start the tile backsplash!

Project Completion

Celebrate and relish your beautiful new space! These kitchen and bath projects take approximately 6 – 8 weeks from beginning to end, which can sound daunting, but when you have a team of experts laying it out step-by-step, you can be confident the result is worth it. Send us a message to learn more about a timeline for your space!