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WHAT’S THE AVERAGE COST OF A NEW KITCHEN?
Kitchen renovations are one of the most
complex projects to plan and execute —
and the most expensive. That’s why it
helps to have a qualifi ed kitchen renovation
professional who’s just a click
away, like the kind you’ll fi nd with Long
Island Press Home Pros.
The average cost of a new kitchen has
many variables, of course. Building requirements,
permits, design, materials
and appliances can move the average
cost ever skyward. But here are general
starting costs for renovating a kitchen
on Long Island, according to Sweeten
renovations:
Budget kitchen renovation: Starting at
$25,000
Mid-grade renovation: Starting at
$35,000
High-end renovation: Starting at
$65,000
Of course, changes to the project add
cost. Here is the process a kitchen remodel
follows, along with a time frame
for each step:
1. Tear-out and demolition: Ripping out
walls, cabinetry, fl ooring, fi xtures, etc.
1-3 days
2. Rough-in work: Can include moving
plumbing fi xtures or electrical outlets,
or establishing a center island. 2-5
weeks
3. Professional inspection: A county
inspector certifi es the work for safety.
1 day
4. Approvals for co-op and condo
boards. 1-2 weeks
5. Finish the walls: Putting up drywall
and priming. 1-2 weeks
6. Install doors and windows: Sealing/
insulation and trim work, inside and
outside. 1-2 days
7. Install cabinets and plumbing fixtures:
Includes new countertops, sink,
faucet and garbage disposal. Want
countertops specially fabricated? That
will add to the time. 3 days-3 weeks
8. New appliances: Includes everything
from the basics – microwave, stove, refrigerator
– to luxury items, such as a
wine chiller or water fi ltration system.
1-3 days
9. Install new fl ooring: We prefer to
do this at the end of a kitchen remodel
to ensure none of the new floor is
damaged while bringing in heavy
appliances, dropping tools, etc. Time
requirements vary slightly by material;
for example, wood takes longer than
ceramic tile. 3-6 days
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