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How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take?

A realistic timeline for kitchen remodels in the Raleigh area — from first call to finished project.

April 15, 2025

One of the most common questions we hear: How long will this take? The answer depends on the work involved. Here’s a ballpark, plus the pre-construction time most homeowners forget to count.

Small updates (1–2 weeks)

Cabinet refacing, new countertops, or a backsplash refresh can often wrap in one to two weeks. Demo is minimal, and materials are usually in stock or have short lead times.

Mid-size remodels (4–6 weeks)

Replacing cabinets, moving plumbing or electrical, or adding an island typically runs four to six weeks. Cabinet lead times (often 2–4 weeks) and countertop templating add to the schedule.

Full gut remodels (8–12 weeks)

A complete kitchen overhaul — new layout, structural changes, new everything — usually takes two to three months. We build in time for permits, inspections, and material deliveries.

The part that happens before demo

The construction clock isn’t the whole project. Before anyone swings a hammer:

Estimate and design decisions — usually one to three weeks depending on how quickly selections come together.
Material ordering — cabinets, countertops, fixtures, and tile ordered before the start date. Lead times of two to six weeks are common.
Scheduling — the start date gets set once the long-lead items have reliable arrival dates.

A project that “starts fast” with materials arriving mid-job almost always ends slower than one that starts after everything is in hand.

What affects the timeline

Permits — Electrical, plumbing, or structural work may require permits and inspections.
Material lead times — Custom cabinets and some countertops have longer lead times.
Plan changes — Changes mid-project can add time, especially after cabinets or tile are ordered.
Hidden conditions — Water damage, old wiring, or subfloor issues found in demo can add days for repair.

What a typical week looks like

For a mid-size remodel, the construction phase usually follows this order: demo, any plumbing/electrical rough-in, drywall and repair, cabinet installation, countertop template then install, backsplash, fixture and appliance connections, paint touch-ups, and punch list. Countertop templating is the step that surprises people — it can’t happen until cabinets are set, and fabrication adds its own window.

How to keep your project on schedule

Make selections early, and resist changing them after ordering.
Approve the written scope before the start date.
Plan for a temporary kitchen setup so the schedule isn’t driven by daily meal logistics.
Respond quickly when a decision is needed mid-job.

We give you a clear timeline in your written quote and keep you updated as we go.

Ready to start your project?

Tell us what you want to change and we will map out the work, price range, and next step.

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What homeowners are saying

Real feedback from recent renovation work.

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5/5

William was an absolute pleasure to work with. He has great attention to detail and does very professional and clean work! He shows up on time and keeps his job site clean and organized. Can’t recommend him enough!

Rony Nasrallah • 2026-09-02

5/5

Kozub Remoldes LLC I highly recommend William Kozub. He spackled the sheet rock in a new bathroom and painted .He fixed 3 ceilings where drywall tape was separated and painted them. He was meticulous in his work and did a great job. He arrived on time each day and covered all the furniture and rugs before beginning work on a room. He covered each room with plastic and also the doorway so that dust didn’t escape. He cleaned up when he finished each room. He was concerned that I was satisfied and worked to make the job look great.

Alexis Maxwell • 2026-08-28

5/5

Very timely and great work for a good price. Also very clean work with great customer service. Highly recommend their work.

Гулноз Маллаева • 2026-08-27

5/5

Did a big 3500 sq ft house for me, bathroom, kitchen, hallway, and also painted outside front side of the house. Great work if I need anything else I will contact this company again.

Alyona Bondarenko • 2026-08-22

5/5

He did an amazing job. My new LVP looks wonderful!

A Andrews • 2026-07-15

5/5

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Mr_Roma _Voloshun • 2026-06-15

5/5

I highly recommend this contractor! They did an outstanding job remodeling my kitchen and bathroom, installing flooring and tile, and completing many other projects around my home. The quality of their work is excellent, and they pay close attention to every detail. They were professional, reliable, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. The project was completed on time, and the results exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a contractor who takes pride in their craftsmanship and delivers high-quality work, I would definitely recommend them. Thank you for the fantastic job!

Vladimir Mishin • 2026-06-10

5/5

They came out and gave me a qoute fast and work was done quickly as well!

Jonathen Smith • 2026-06-09

5/5

very professional installation of subway tile on 2 bathroom floors. rapid response, speedy work but not sloppy. 100% happy with the job. patient and easy to work with.

Greg Burkett • 2026-06-05

5/5

William did a wonderful job painting our living room builtins. He was punctual and precise. The paint job is excellent and you would not know he was here when he left. We would definitely recommend!

Tonia Anderson • 2026-05-28

5/5

William is great! He did a very high quality job installing LVP floors throughout the first floor of my house in only one day at reasonable cost and I couldn’t be happier. He’s very diligent, respectful and showed up on… Read more Read less

Konstantin Shukhmin • 2026-05-21

5/5

William did an amazing job by doing a hardwood installation at our house was professional and he always keep our house clean and the results are amazing highly recommend his company to everyone

Alex Symkanych • 2026-05-20

5/5

William did an amazing job Very professional hardworking and the quality of the work was great.Everything turned out exactly how I wanted, and I would definitely recommend him to others.

samuel sharkadi • 2026-05-19

5/5

Super happy with how everything turned out. They did kitchen remodeling in my house and I am really satisfied, so the team was easy to work with, showed up on time, and did a really great job. Would definitely recommend!

Vlad Morzhul • 2026-05-18

5/5

I’m very satisfied with job of this company, he did bathroom remodel in my house, very high quality, and quickly, and everything around was clean and protected from dust, which I really liked. Communication was also at… Read more Read less

Yevhen Smirnov • 2026-05-15

5/5

Great company, hardworking crew, and most of all Reliable and Professional.

Andrey Bondarenko • 2026-05-14

5/5

I want to thank this construction company for the excellent work! Everything was done with high quality, neatly, and within the promised timeframe. The team was very professional, always stayed in touch, and answered all our questions. You can tell they really know what they’re doing and take their work seriously. After the project was completed, everything was left clean and organized. I’m very happy with the result and can definitely recommend this company to others!

Рувім • 2026-05-13

5/5

Great work from a great young man he instilled my LVP flooring and painted the inside of my house

Roman Myname • 2026-05-10

5/5

“Great contractor, easy to work with and very professional. The work turned out amazing and everything was done on time. Highly recommend!”

Владік Лизанец • 2026-05-08

5/5

Excellent work and great experience overall! William was reliable, hardworking, and very skilled. Everything was completed neatly and with care, and the quality truly exceeded my expectations. I’m very grateful for the… Read more Read less

Alex S. • 2026-05-07

5/5

I’m very happy with the work! He was professional, responsible, and paid attention to every detail. The renovation was done carefully and on time, and the final result looks great. I would definitely recommend

Julia Zhukova • 2026-05-07

5/5

Best company I’ve ever worked with. The quality of work is the best I’ve ever seen. On top of that William is a very good person to work with and be around. He always treats his clients with respect and is a joy to be… Read more Read less

Timofey Sharkadi • 2026-05-07

5/5

We wanted to add an additional room to a part of our house. William did a great job making what was essentially an attic into a room we could use. Highly recommend Kozub Remodels for any of your remodeling needs!

Miroslav Rad • 2026-05-05