A kitchen with room to pass
A narrower island gave two cooks room to pass and freed up the path from the back door.

Residential remodeling across Metro Detroit. Kitchens, baths, basements and the rooms in between.
Fictional case studies with sample budgets and build times.
A narrower island gave two cooks room to pass and freed up the path from the back door.
A walk-in shower and a longer vanity made the room easier to share on weekday mornings.
An unfinished lower level became a family room with storage and access to the utility space.
Compare example scopes, costs and build times by room.
More prep space, better storage and room to pass while someone’s cooking.
$30k–$80k+6–10 weeks
Showers, tubs and vanities planned around the room you have.
$25k–$45k+4–7 weeks
Plan a family room, an office or a place for overnight guests.
$25k–$70k+6–12 weeks
Update the way rooms connect, from doorway widths to the floors under them.
$18k–$65k+3–9 weeks
A narrower island gave two cooks room to pass and freed up the path from the back door.


Stock photos illustrate the scope. The images depict different homes.
See what you’ll need to decide before demolition starts.
Sample demo pricing. Actual contractor pricing varies.
The estimate showed what the new island would cost on its own. We could decide on the layout before picking countertops.
We knew which week the stairs would be out of use, so we cleared the storage room before the crew arrived.
Room size, scope and finish choices all affect the price. Compare the sample ranges in the cost guide, then get an estimate based on your room and existing conditions.
The sample kitchen scopes allow six to ten weeks on site. Design, cabinet orders and permitting can add lead time before demolition.
Many single-room jobs leave most of the house usable. Ask which rooms will lose water or power, where dust barriers will go and when you will need another place to cook or bathe.
Select items that affect measurements or lead time first, including cabinets, appliances, shower fixtures and tile. Confirm who places each order and who checks deliveries.
Start with the room, the city and what you want to change.
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