How Long Does It Take To Renovate A Kitchen?

Remodeling a kitchen is a big project, and one that comes with a lot of unknowns if you have never done it before. After cost, one of your main concerns will likely be how long your kitchen renovation will take. Though the timeline will differ depending on the size of your kitchen and scope of the renovation, there are some guidelines that will give you an idea of what to expect.

The Complete Renovation Process

To have realistic expectations of how long a complete renovation will take, it is important to understand the many different stages involved. If you are not going the DIY route, the usual process looks something like this.

Planning

This includes visiting showrooms to get an idea of what you like, an initial meeting with a design team. Once you have an idea of what you want to achieve, they will conduct a home visit to take measurements and work with you to finalize the design, materials, and fittings.

You can spend as long on the planning stage as you like, but from the initial meeting to signing off on the design usually takes around 2-3 weeks. Starting a renovation is exciting, but do not be tempted to rush. It is important to be crystal clear about what you are looking for and have a solid budget in place before things go any further.

At this stage you will also be able to get a professional opinion of exactly what your renovation will entail. This will help give you a good idea of the timeline going forward.

Ordering

While some of the materials for your kitchen will be held as stock items, certain pieces will have to be ordered or made. The timeline for this can vary hugely depending on the kind of materials you are dealing with, but you are usually looking in the ballpark of between 4-8 weeks.

As with the planning stage, you do not want to rush things if you are having countertops or cabinets custom built. It takes time to achieve good quality, and this will be invaluable for the longevity and durability of your kitchen.

Though starting the demolition at this stage can speed the process up, it is not necessarily the best route to choose. If your order is delayed or there are problems with the material, then you could be stuck with a temporary kitchen for much longer than you had planned for.

Demolition And Installation

The demolition stage is quick and usually only taking a week at most. Once the construction and installation start, this is the most time-consuming part of the process. However, there are lots of variables to consider. Naturally, if your design entails things like changing the actual structure of the kitchen or the plumbing and electricity then this will take considerably longer than if you were simply installing new counters and cabinets.

Without any structural changes, you can expect the installation to be completed within 1-2 months. For anything more in-depth than that, you will want to add at least another month to your timeline.

Finishing Touches

Once the renovation is complete, there are just a few final tasks before you can enjoy your brand-new kitchen. You will need to thoroughly clean the room and ventilation system of dust and debris left over from the construction and wipe down all the surfaces and cabinets.

Finally, you will need to find a home for all your kitchen supplies and pack them away. Give yourself 1-2 days to carry out these final steps before enjoying your custom made, fully functional kitchen.

Conclusion

With timelines varying from project to project, kitchen renovations can span anywhere from a couple of months to the best part of a year. As with any big home renovation, it is always better to plan for more time than you’d expect. Having that flexibility can be invaluable when unexpected things crop up and slow the process down.

For additional peace of mind, it is important that you work with a company you trust who will communicate with you every step of the way. At Madera Cabinets in Arizona, we understand the responsibility that comes with accepting someone’s hard-earned money and go above and beyond to ensure that our clients get exactly what they want.

If you would like to talk through your kitchen renovation (with no strings attached!) we would love to hear from you. Simply give us a call on (480) 664-0343 and we can give you the clarification and reassurance you need to set your renovation in motion.