Kitchen remodeling in Durham, NC

Cost depends on scope — cabinet refacing and new countertops cost less than a full gut renovation that relocates plumbing or electrical. B & S provides a free, itemized estimate before any work begins, so you know the real number upfront rather than guessing from a national average.

A minor update — new countertops, cabinet doors, hardware, and paint — keeps the existing layout and plumbing in place, which keeps costs and disruption down. A full remodel that moves the sink, island, or walls costs more because it touches plumbing, electrical, and sometimes structure. Most homeowners land somewhere in between, which is why an in-person estimate matters more than a rule-of-thumb number.

A mid-size kitchen remodel typically takes several weeks from demolition to final walkthrough, depending on cabinetry lead times and whether the layout is changing. A cosmetic refresh can move faster; a full gut renovation with structural changes takes longer.

For partial updates, often yes — B & S can sequence the work to keep water and a usable counter available for part of the project. For full renovations that disconnect plumbing or remove cabinetry entirely, plan on a temporary setup elsewhere in the house. This gets mapped out with you before work starts, not figured out as you go.

B & S installs custom and semi-custom cabinetry in a range of styles, and countertops in quartz, granite, laminate, and butcher block. If you already have a designer or a Pinterest board of what you want, bring it to the estimate — if you don't, Claudio can walk through options that fit your layout and budget.

You don't need a designer lined up first. For most kitchens, B & S can work through layout options with you directly during the estimate. For complex structural changes — removing load-bearing walls, for example — an architect or structural engineer may be brought in as part of the permitting process.

Yes. B & S Home Improvement carries insurance coverage for the work performed. You're welcome to ask to see documentation during your estimate.

Yes. We have a designer who can assist with your needs.

Yes. Durham has a lot of housing stock from the early-to-mid 1900s, and older homes often come with surprises — out-of-level floors, outdated wiring, plaster walls. B & S has been working in these houses since 2007 and plans for that upfront rather than treating it as a change order later.

For exterior changes that require HOA sign-off, B & S can provide the documentation homeowners typically need to submit for approval. Interior kitchen work usually doesn't require HOA review, but it's worth flagging during your estimate if your neighborhood has specific rules.