Kitchen Remodeling in the Twin Cities

Custom kitchen renovations for Twin Cities homes. From cosmetic refreshes to full gut renovations — built right, on schedule.

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Full-service kitchen remodeling for homeowners across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro. We handle layout planning, demo, plumbing rough-in, electrical, drywall, cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, and appliance installation under one contract.

Remodeling a kitchen in Minneapolis

Minneapolis requires a remodeling permit for kitchen work that involves plumbing, electrical or structural changes, or any work over $1,000. The permit is pulled through the City of Minneapolis Development Review (CPED), and suburbs like Edina, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and Plymouth run their own permit offices. Our Minneapolis kitchen remodel permit guide covers what gets inspected and when. If you are in Plymouth specifically, see our Plymouth kitchen and bath remodeling guide, which covers 1990s-finish updates and western-suburb permit timelines.

Much of the city was built between 1900 and 1940, so knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply lines and plaster walls are common finds once demo starts. For any pre-1950 home, plan a 10 to 15% contingency on top of the quoted price.

For where the money goes in each tier (cabinets, countertops, labor), see the kitchen remodel cost breakdown for Minneapolis, or get a range for your own layout with the kitchen remodel cost calculator.

What's included

✓In-home consultation and design
✓Detailed scope and fixed-price quote
✓Permit pulling and city inspections
✓Demo and disposal
✓Plumbing and electrical rough-in
✓Custom or semi-custom cabinetry
✓Countertop fabrication and installation
✓Tile backsplash
✓Hardwood, LVP, or tile flooring
✓Appliance installation and gas hookups
✓Final punch list and walk-through

Kitchen Remodeling cost ranges (2026, Twin Cities)

Budget refresh

$15,000–$30,000

Cabinet refacing or painting, new countertops, updated hardware and fixtures, no layout changes.

Mid-range remodel

$35,000–$75,000

Semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, tile backsplash, new appliances, minor layout adjustments.

High-end custom

$80,000–$150,000+

Custom cabinetry, premium appliances (Wolf, Sub-Zero), structural changes, custom tile, designer fixtures.

Our process

1
Free consultation
30–60 minutes in your home. We measure, listen, and identify your must-haves vs. nice-to-haves.
2
Design + quote
Within 5–10 business days you receive design concepts, finish samples, and a detailed, itemized fixed-price quote.
3
Contract + scheduling
Signed contract, materials ordered, project start date locked in. Most kitchens have a 4–10 week material lead time depending on cabinets.
4
Construction
Daily on-site project manager. Demo through final install typically takes 4–10 weeks once materials arrive. Daily clean-up. Weekly status updates.
5
Final walk-through
We walk the kitchen with you, address every punch-list item, and provide care instructions and warranty paperwork.

FAQ

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs

How long does a kitchen remodel take?+

Most kitchen remodels take 6–12 weeks of on-site work, plus 4–10 weeks of design and material lead time. Full custom cabinetry can push the timeline to 14–16 weeks total. We hand you a calendar with milestones at contract signing.

Can I live in my home during a kitchen remodel?+

Yes — most clients do. We seal the work area with plastic, set up a temporary kitchen (microwave, fridge, induction burner) in another room, and clean up daily. If you're doing a full gut with structural changes, expect 2–4 weeks where the space is unusable.

Do I need permits?+

Almost certainly. Any kitchen work involving plumbing relocation, new electrical circuits, structural changes (wall removal), or projects over $1,000–$5,000 (varies by city) requires a permit. We pull all permits and manage inspections.

Will you work with my designer or architect?+

Absolutely. We collaborate regularly with kitchen designers, interior designers, and architects. We can also handle full design in-house if you don't already have a designer.