Existing cabinets, countertops, flooring, and backsplash removed. Structural changes (wall removal, header installation) happen here. Rough plumbing and electrical relocated if needed. 3–7 days.
New electrical circuits, plumbing lines, gas lines, and HVAC modifications installed in open walls. Inspector verifies rough-in before walls close. 3–5 days + inspection wait.
Walls patched or replaced, taped, mudded, sanded, and painted. Ceiling work completed. The kitchen starts looking like a room again. 5–7 days.
Cabinets installed and leveled. Flooring installed (tile goes before cabinets; hardwood/LVP can go either way). 3–7 days.
Stone fabricator templates after cabinets are in. Fabrication takes 7–14 days. Then installation. 10–18 days including fab time.
Backsplash tile installed and grouted. Plumbing fixtures, lighting, outlets, and hardware installed. Appliances delivered and connected. Touch-up paint. 4–7 days.
Existing tile, vanity, toilet, and fixtures removed. Subfloor inspected for water damage — common discovery that adds 1–3 days. 1–3 days.
Shower valve relocated if needed, drain positions adjusted, electrical for lighting, fan, and outlets. Inspection required. 2–4 days + inspection.
Cement board, waterproof membrane (Kerdi, RedGard), then tile installation. Shower tile is the most time-intensive phase. 5–10 days.
Vanity and countertop installed, toilet set, shower glass measured and installed, mirrors, lighting, hardware. Final caulking and grout sealing. 3–5 days.
Design finalization, material selections, engineering, and permit applications. This phase is often underestimated. 4–8 weeks.
All demolition, wall removal, structural modifications, and foundation work. The house will look worse before it looks better. 2–4 weeks.
Complete electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in throughout the house. Multiple inspections required. 2–4 weeks.
Insulation installed, drywall hung and finished, all surfaces painted. 2–4 weeks.
Cabinets, countertops, tile, fixtures in all kitchens and bathrooms. This is the longest finish phase. 4–6 weeks.
Flooring throughout, baseboards, door hardware, final fixtures, appliance hookup, final inspections, and punch list walk-through. 2–4 weeks.
Add 1–4 weeks for permitting lead time depending on jurisdiction. Florida coastal counties and Atlanta’s historic districts tend toward the longer end. Check our city pages for local permitting details.
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