A kitchen remodel in Schenectady, NY takes four to eight weeks of on-site work for a typical full remodel, plus four to ten weeks of lead time before that for cabinets and countertops to arrive. A cabinet and counter refresh with no layout change can be done in two weeks. The remodel does not start until the cabinets are in our shop, which is the single biggest thing that keeps a schedule honest.
Week by week
- Week 1. Demo, haul out, rough framing if walls are moving.
- Week 2. Plumbing and electrical rough in, inspection.
- Week 3. Drywall, paint, flooring.
- Week 4. Cabinet install, countertop template.
- Weeks 5 and 6. Countertop install, backsplash tile, plumbing and electrical trim out, appliances.
- Weeks 7 and 8. Punch list, final inspection, cleanup. Only needed on bigger jobs.
What slows it down
Countertops are templated after cabinets go in, and fabrication takes one to two weeks, so there is always a gap in the middle. Changing a finish after the order is placed restarts the lead time. Old houses in Niskayuna and Scotia sometimes hide knob and tube wiring or a rotted subfloor that adds a few days. We tell you about it the day we find it.
How to keep it on schedule
Make every selection before demo day. Cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures, paint, hardware. We give you a selection sheet and will not start until it is filled in, because a kitchen with no open decisions is the one that finishes on time.
Edges Unlimited remodels kitchens in Schenectady, Clifton Park and across the Capital District. Request a free quote and we will give you a real schedule with it.
