Kitchen remodeling · Waltham, MA
Kitchen remodeling in Waltham, MA
The kitchen is the room everyone uses, so we plan it around how you cook and live. We handle the design, the build and the installation, and you deal with one contractor from the first sketch to the last cabinet pull.
- Design, build and installation
- Cabinets, counters, plumbing & trim
- Free written, line-item estimate
01Island seating & black pendants 
02Navy island, white shaker cabinets 
03Dark island, glass-front uppers 
04Cherry cabinets & stone counters
Kitchen remodeling
Kitchens, from the first sketch to the last cabinet pull.
Around Waltham, a lot of kitchens sit in houses built before 1960. Opening a wall in an older house can turn up wiring, plumbing or framing that needs updating, so we look for that at the first visit and put it in the estimate instead of finding it halfway through.
You make the choices that matter to you: layout, cabinets, counters, hardware and lighting. We handle the order of work, the trades and the inspections, and keep you posted on what's next.
Planning a kitchen?
Things to decide early.
- 1
Layout first
Decide whether the sink, range and refrigerator stay where they are. Keeping plumbing and gas lines in place saves time and money; moving them is possible, just more work.
- 2
Appliances before cabinets
Appliance sizes set cabinet widths. Pick the range, refrigerator and dishwasher before the cabinet order goes in.
- 3
Cabinets set the budget
Cabinets are usually the biggest line item in a kitchen. Choose the style and construction before you fall for a countertop.
- 4
Counters come after
Stone counters are measured after the cabinets are installed, so there's a short gap between cabinets going in and counters arriving.
- 5
Light in layers
Plan ceiling lights, under-cabinet lights and pendants together. It's far easier while the walls and ceiling are open.
How a project goes
How a kitchen remodel goes.
- 1
Free visit
We come to the house, measure, look at what's behind the walls where we can, and hear what you want.
- 2
Written estimate
A line-item price and a realistic schedule. Change your mind on finishes before we start, not after.
- 3
Permits & build
We handle permits and inspections, and you get regular updates on what's happening and what's next.
- 4
Walkthrough
We go room by room with you, finish the punch list, and leave the house clean.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Waltham?
It depends on the size of the room, whether walls, plumbing or windows move, and the cabinets and counters you choose. After a free visit we send a written, line-item estimate, so you can see where the money goes and adjust before anything starts.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?
Usually, yes, once the work goes beyond paint and cosmetic changes: moving plumbing, new wiring or changing walls. We file the building permit with your town and schedule the inspections. Plumbing and electrical permits are pulled by the licensed plumber and electrician on the job, as Massachusetts requires.
Can we keep using the kitchen during the remodel?
For a full remodel, plan on being without a working kitchen for part of the job. We'll tell you at the estimate how long it will be out of service, so you can plan a temporary setup.
Do you design the kitchen, or do I need a designer?
Kitchen design is part of what we do: layout, cabinets, counters and finishes, worked out with you before anything is ordered. If you already have a designer or architect, we're glad to build from their plans.
Further reading
From the HouseCraft blog.
Service area
Kitchen remodeling in Waltham and ten nearby towns.
We do kitchen remodeling across our service area, all within seven miles of the Calvary Street shop. Each town page covers that town's permit and zoning rules. Town not listed? We travel for the right job.
More from HouseCraft
Other kinds of work we do.
Free estimate
Ready to talk about your kitchen?
We'll come out, measure, listen, and send a written estimate. The visit is free and there's no pressure to sign.
Call 617-934-1875