Remodeling

Kitchen Remodeling in Portland, Oregon

The kitchen is where your house works hardest. We plan and build remodels around how you cook, so the finished room feels easy to use.

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A kitchen remodel touches more trades than almost any other project in a house: demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring, cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting and paint. The sequence matters, because a countertop template cannot be taken until cabinets are set, and flooring has to go in before or after cabinets depending on the plan. Our job is to keep that sequence smooth.

Portland-area kitchens range from compact bungalow galleys built a century ago to larger 1970s layouts closed off from the living room. Older kitchens often hide surprises: wiring that predates modern loads, plumbing in the wrong wall, floors that slope toward the old sink. We open the walls carefully and tell you what we find before it changes the budget.

We start by understanding how you cook and who uses the kitchen, then design around that: where prep happens, how doors swing, where the trash and recycling live and how much counter you really need next to the stove. From there we build a written scope, order materials with lead times in mind and keep the work moving.

Signs your kitchen is ready for a remodel

Cabinet doors sag, drawers stick or the boxes are water-damaged near the sink
There is not enough counter space or storage for how you actually cook
The layout forces you to cross the room for basic tasks
Countertops are chipped, stained or laminate is peeling at the edges
Outdated lighting leaves work areas dim, or outlets are sparse and ungrounded

How a kitchen remodel unfolds

Plan the layout and scopeWe walk the space with you, talk through the layout, appliances and finishes and put the scope and schedule in writing.
Order materials and demoCabinets, counters and flooring are ordered early to avoid delays, then the old kitchen is carefully removed.
Rough work and wallsFraming, plumbing and electrical changes are completed, then drywall is hung, finished and primed.
Install and finishFlooring, cabinets, counters, backsplash, fixtures and lighting go in, followed by paint, final touch-ups and a walkthrough.

What drives the cost of a kitchen remodel

Kitchens vary more than almost any other project. We quote in writing after a walkthrough.

Size and layout changesMoving plumbing, gas or walls adds structural, mechanical and permit work compared with keeping the footprint.

Cabinet type and quantityStock, semi-custom and custom cabinetry vary widely in price and lead time.

Countertop materialLaminate, butcher block, quartz and granite each carry different costs and installation needs.

Flooring, lighting and fixturesThese finish items add up and shape both the look and the budget.

What the walls revealOutdated wiring, plumbing or hidden damage found during demolition can add to scope.

Why Frank General Contractor for your kitchen

One crew handles framing, drywall, flooring and finishes, so rooms are not left half-done between trades
We explain what we find behind the walls before it affects your budget
You get a written scope and schedule, and one phone number for questions

We remodel kitchens in Portland, Salem and Gervais. Planning a bigger project? See our remodeling services and bathroom remodeling.

Questions about kitchen remodeling

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

A straightforward update can take a few weeks, while a full layout change often takes several weeks to a couple of months depending on cabinets, permits and countertop lead times.

Can I use my kitchen during the remodel?

Not for the main work. We can help plan a temporary setup with a microwave, small fridge and a washable sink area so you can manage meals during construction.

Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?

Cosmetic updates generally do not require one, but moving plumbing, gas lines, electrical circuits or walls typically does. We tell you what applies and handle the coordination.

Is it better to replace or reface cabinets?

Refacing can save money when the cabinet boxes are solid and the layout works. If boxes are water-damaged or the layout needs to change, replacement is usually the better choice.

When should I order countertops?

Usually after the cabinets are installed, since the countertop shop measures from the set boxes. We build that lead time into the schedule so there is minimal downtime.