Which scope is yours?
Most kitchen projects fall into one of three sizes. Tick what you would like to change and the picker shows the size it adds up to, which pages explain it, and whether the work is likely to involve permits and licensed trades.
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The six services
Every service below is the same referral: we connect you with an independent kitchen remodeler registered in Connecticut who works in your town. The remodeler gives the written estimate and does the work.
How the size of the project changes the work
The size of a project decides how many trades are involved and how much paperwork comes with it. This is general information. The remodeler confirms the real scope when they see the kitchen.
| Scope | What changes | Who is involved | Permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh the surfaces | Countertops, backsplash, paint, flooring, fixtures and hardware. Layout and cabinet boxes stay. | Fabricator, tile setter, painter, floor installer | Finish work is usually exempt. New wiring or plumbing is not. |
| Replace most things, same layout | New cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting and appliances in the same footprint. | Cabinet installer plus the finish trades, and licensed electrical and plumbing trades for connections | Depends on what is touched. Ask the building office. |
| Full remodel | New layout, moved sink or range, opened walls, new lines for water, gas or power. | General contractor with licensed electrical, plumbing and heating trades, inspectors | Usually yes, with inspections. |
Where we help
We connect homeowners in eight New Haven neighborhoods and eight nearby towns. See all service areas, or go straight to East Rock, Hamden, West Haven or Milford.
Before you ask for an estimate
Do you do the remodeling work?
No. Kitchen Remodeling New Haven is a referral service. We connect you with an independent remodeler registered in Connecticut, who gives you the estimate and does the work.
What if my project does not fit one of the six?
Pick the closest one, or choose "Not sure yet" on the estimate form. Most projects combine two or three of these services, and the remodeler works out the real scope with you on site.
Can I combine services, such as cabinets and countertops?
Yes. Cabinets and countertops are usually done together, because the countertop is measured after the cabinets are set. The order of work explains the sequence.