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The cost of remodeling your kitchen:
The investment required to remodel your kitchen will depend on the size and layout of your kitchen, the cabinets that you chose, and any electrical and/or plumbing and also any new appliances you may want.
 
Kitchen cabinetry:
Cabinets by several different manufactures like KraftMaid and Merillat have many doors styles, wood species, dozens of finishes stock, semi-custom and custom cabinetry and features galore.
 
Kitchen countertops:
There are many types of countertops to choose from: granite, quartz, solid surface Formica style laminate and ceramic tile. 
A professional can help you pick out the best for your kitchen and budget.
 
Laminate:
Laminate is the most common material used and it offers an endless array of colors, many textures and finishes. It requires the least amount investment wears well. Laminate tops can be edged with wood matching your cabinets start at around $20 per square foot with installation
 
Granite:
Granite is natural stone and that is difficult to match with any other counter top material. Granite is an extremely hard surface and requires periodic sealing. It is enduring, heat proof, water proof, impossible to damage under normal circumstances and it comes in many color variations and edge profiles. You can actually pick out the stone slab to be fabricated for your kitchen. The average investment would come in at a very affordable $40 to $45 per square foot.
 
Solid Surface:
Corian style solid surface countertops are acrylic products that are durable and with many of colors and edge profiles to choose from. It heat resistance not heatproof and while solid surface tops can scratch, they can also be repaired. The average investment is about $55 to $60 per square foot with installation
 
Quartz:
Quartz is actually a blend of quartz and resins that create a hard durable surface that can look and feel a lot like granite.
Quartz products are durable, heat resistance and have many different colors and edge profiles to choose from. The average investment is about $70 to $75 per square foot with installation
 
Flooring:
A contractor can install new wood flooring, Pergo style laminate flooring, ceramic tile, slate, marble or linoleum to compliment your new kitchen or if possible work with your existing floor
 
Remodeling and installation:
It typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks be for a contractor to start you project to get in all of materials to be used in your new kitchen such as cabinetry, plumbing supplies possible flooring and other materials.

Depending on the extent of remodeling your kitchen will take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. Contractors remove your old cabinets and do any modifications such as wall removal or building. Extend and/or update electrical outlets, switches and lighting to accommodate your kitchen layout. Update plumbing supply lines, traps dishwasher connections as needed. Repaired/install new drywall and prep for painting.Install your new cabinets and trim. Measured and have your new counter top fabricated and installed.Install final plumbing is connections, sink and faucet.Install the new floor.Installation or reinstallation all your new or existing appliances.Clean up and haul away of job related debris.
 
Free estimate:
A qualified kitchen professional will come out to your home to go over your options. The contractor will measure the kitchen, create a custom layout to fit your home and your budget. They then mail and/or e-mail you a copy of the layout with a detailed estimate.