Our Kitchen Remodel Process
Our kitchen remodel process in Colorado Springs takes you from first sketch to final walkthrough in six clear steps. You always know what happens next.
Our 6-Step Kitchen Remodel Process
Step 1: Design Lock
We finalize every detail with you before demolition starts: layout, cabinets, countertops, fixtures, lighting, and finishes. You sign off on the full plan and the itemized fixed price. Nothing is vague. Preparing? Walk through our kitchen remodel checklist of 27 details before we meet.
Pro tip: Bring photos of kitchens you love and hate. Both teach us your taste fast.
Step 2: Permits
When your scope needs it, we file with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. We handle the paperwork and schedule every inspection. See our kitchen remodel permit guide for details.
Pro tip: Permit review takes days to weeks. We file early.
Step 3: Materials-First Scheduling
Cabinets, countertops, and fixtures are ordered and delivery-confirmed before we touch your kitchen. Cabinet lead times run 8 to 12 weeks. We build the schedule around real delivery dates. Your kitchen is never torn apart while materials sit in a warehouse.
Pro tip: Decide on appliances early. Dimensions drive cabinet and countertop orders.
Step 4: Dust Protocol
Remodels make dust. We keep it where it belongs. Floor-to-ceiling barriers seal the work zone, vents get covered, and the crew cleans the site every day. Your home stays livable while we work.
Pro tip: Set up a temp kitchen before demo day: microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker.
Step 5: Hold-Point Inspections
We inspect the work at set milestones: rough-in, cabinet set, countertop, and finish. You walk each milestone with your project manager before we move on. Problems get caught early, when they are cheap to fix.
Pro tip: Attend every walkthrough. It takes fifteen minutes and your eyes help.
Step 6: Final Walkthrough and Punch List
We walk every inch of your finished kitchen together. Open every door and drawer. Test every outlet and light. Anything not perfect goes on a written punch list, and we fix every line.
Pro tip: Use the kitchen a few days before the walkthrough if you can. Daily use reveals small things.
Why This Order Matters
Most remodel horror stories come from the wrong order. Our sequence prevents that: design first, permits second, materials third, then build. That is why our full kitchen remodel carries a fixed price and a real timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most full kitchen remodels take 6 to 12 weeks of active construction, plus design and material lead times. Cabinet orders alone can take 8 to 12 weeks. Because we schedule materials first, the build rarely runs long.
Yes, most of our clients do. Our dust protocol seals the work zone with floor-to-ceiling barriers, and the crew cleans daily. We help you set up a temporary kitchen with a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker.
Yes. For electrical, plumbing, or structural work, we file with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. We schedule every inspection. Cosmetic updates like refacing usually need no permit, and we will tell you honestly which category it falls into.
You can change your mind, but we will warn you first. Consumer Reports calls mid-project changes the costliest remodel mistake. That is why we lock the design up front. Any change gets priced in writing for your approval.
One project manager owns your job from start to finish, with weekly updates and a direct number. No call centers.