Kitchen Remodeling FAQ

Scope drives cost: cosmetic refreshes land in the low five figures, mid-range pull-and-replace remodels run higher, and full custom renovations vary most. Cabinets and installation are usually the largest share. Call and describe your room for an honest range.

Refacing: under a week. Pull-and-replace: four to eight weeks after materials arrive. Layout changes: longer, and the written scope should say so before work starts.

Yes — most families do. Expect a temporary kitchen setup and short windows without water or a working range.

Cosmetic work (cabinets, counters, tile, floors) generally doesn’t need them. Plumbing moves, new circuits, and wall changes usually do — through the City of Wilmington or New Castle County depending on your address. Historic districts add a review layer for exterior-visible changes. The pro handles it as part of the scope.

Often, yes — the kitchen-to-dining wall usually comes out with proper beam work. Party walls shared with neighbors are different: they stay. A pro confirms what’s structural before anyone prices finishes.

It’s the norm here. Plaster walls, settled floors, and chimney chases are everyday conditions for pros who work in Wilmington — they measure for the room that exists, not the one on the drawing.

If it’s in New Castle County, yes — Elsmere, Newport, Brookside, Glasgow, Christiana, Edgemoor, Bellefonte, Delaware City, and everywhere between.

Nothing. It costs nothing to call, and you get straight answers about your kitchen either way.