How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Actually Take?

A kitchen is the heart of the home, which is why a kitchen renovation is the most disruptive project a family can undergo. The question we get is always the same: “Why does it take six weeks?”

The Scheduling Secret

A smooth kitchen reno doesn’t start on demolition day. It starts eight weeks prior. The schedule breaks down like this:

• Week -8 to -1: Finalize cabinet layouts, order fixtures, appliances, and cabinetry. (Custom cabinets take 6-10 weeks to build).
• Week 1 (Demo & Rough-in): Demolition, plumbing lines, electrical runs, gas lines.
• Week 2 (Drywall & Painting): Drywall boarding, taping, sanding, and prime coat.
• Week 3 (Cabinet Install): Box installation, fillers, crowns.
• Week 4 (Countertop Template & Fab): Quartz/stone cannot be fabricated until cabinet boxes are installed. Fabrication takes 7-10 days.
• Week 5 (Countertop & Backsplash): Stone installation, tile work, plumbing hookup.
• Week 6 (Trim & Lighting): Lighting fixtures, cabinet hardware, final touchups.

The secret to a 6-week timeline is ordering custom cabinets long before the first cabinet is demoed.