Remodeling a kitchen - how long did it take, how much did it cost?
My husband and I want to remodel our kitchen and would like to plan for the time and costs. How long did your kitchen remodel take and were there unexpected expenses you hadn't counted for that came up? Were you happy with the outcome of the kitchen based on what you spent?
It took 3 months….. we did it ourselves and it cost 27,000$ Canadian….
Unexpected expenses: wiring that was no longer any good, having to buy more tiles, redoing the floor base to make it smooth for the new tiles (because pulling up the old ones ruined the floor underneath) and having to make a new countertop instead of just being able to relaminate the old one (the wood underneath the old laminate was rotting).
Yes… very happy with the outcome! We have just sold the house… paid it 133 500.00$ just over 5 years ago…. just sold it for 279 500.00$… I'd say that definitely covers the cost of the kitchen renovation!
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November 18th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
It took 3 months….. we did it ourselves and it cost 27,000$ Canadian….
Unexpected expenses: wiring that was no longer any good, having to buy more tiles, redoing the floor base to make it smooth for the new tiles (because pulling up the old ones ruined the floor underneath) and having to make a new countertop instead of just being able to relaminate the old one (the wood underneath the old laminate was rotting).
Yes… very happy with the outcome! We have just sold the house… paid it 133 500.00$ just over 5 years ago…. just sold it for 279 500.00$… I'd say that definitely covers the cost of the kitchen renovation!
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November 18th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
If you're havibg this done by a professional and they proficiently plan and stage this out you can expect a one week time line. There should be no unexpected expenses that come up, unless you change your mind on something or want to incorporate a last minute change. Most importantly and without question, you should be pleased with the end result.
If you're planning on doing this yourselves and want some professional help let me know.
Mike Lonergan
TradesProfessional, Inc.
http://www.tradesprofessional.com
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November 18th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
As usual, doing it yourself (DIY) is going to cost a lot less than having it professionally done.
Honestly, I'd say if you don't want to have the hassle of designing the kitchen yourself, go to Lowe's or some other home improvement store and use their software. That way you'll be able to buy the components needed and such and save money.
If you're going to have it professionally done, finding your own contractor (a good one) that will do the job may save you some money over going with the contractors that Lowe's or Home Depot hire out.
If you do go with Lowe's or some other store to do your project, I'd say they can have it done in as little as a week, if you're just redoing the same floor plan. If you're expanding or redesigning your entire kitchen's floorplan, expect a week or so longer.
Cost can range from $5,000 to $50,000, depending upon products used and labor. Your best bet is to set up a budget for this project; it and the bathroom(s) are the biggest upgrades you can do to your home, so having a budget can be quite handy. Be sure and specify how much money you have upfront for this project (and don't go into a lot of debt!)
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My cousin recently had her dream kitchen installed by Lowe's and it cost her $30,000. She changed the floor-plan to expand her kitchen into a much bigger room and had all new stainless-steel appliances installed. It's VERY beautiful with Quartz countertops. I believe this project took less than 2 weeks to complete, if I remember correctly.
Good luck!