Essex County, Massachusetts
Kitchen remodeling in Essex County, MA
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
A guide for Peabody, Saugus and Lynnfield homeowners: what older houses hide, which rules apply, and what a kitchen costs. Then get a free estimate.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Layout changes and islands
- Cabinets, counters, tile, sinks
Towns we cover in Essex County
We work from Stoneham, so these North Shore towns are close. Pick yours for local notes.
Not listed? Send your town with the form and we will tell you if we can come.
Kitchens typical of Essex County homes
Peabody and Saugus have many 1950s to 1970s ranches, capes and splits. Their kitchens are often closed off from the dining room. Taking that wall out can be structural, so plan a kitchen layout change with that in mind. In Essex County, a kitchen layout that opens to the dining room is the most common request.
Lynnfield has colonials on wooded lots. A kitchen island often fits there once the room is opened up.
Most houses here predate 1978, so lead-safe rules can apply to paid work that disturbs painted surfaces. Old vinyl floor tile may need testing before it comes up. Coastal weather and winter humidity also move solid wood, so we plan cabinet installation around it.
The five services as material courses
Most requested first. Each layer has its own page.
Full remodels and layout changes
Open a closed-off kitchen to the dining room, or add an island. We plan and build it.
Kitchen layout changes
Cabinets
Worn cabinets sag and run short on storage. New ones usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive.
Kitchen cabinet installation
Countertops
Replace chipped or stained counters with quartz or granite to suit the room.
Quartz and granite countertops
Tile backsplashes and floors
New tile behind the stove and underfoot. We check what is under an old floor first.
Tile backsplash installation
Sinks, faucets and fixtures
A new sink and faucet, planned for outside walls that face cold winters.
Sinks and faucets
How a remodel runs
From a short form to a kitchen you can cook in.
Tell us about your kitchen
Send your town and what you want to change.
Get your free estimate
We price the work you want at no cost to you.
Choose what goes in
You pick cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures.
We remodel the kitchen
We carry out the remodel you chose.
Start cooking
Sink and fixtures go in and the kitchen is yours again.
Essex County scheduling and cost questions
What does kitchen remodeling cost in Essex County, MA?
Published Massachusetts ranges are about $25,000 to $45,000 for a refresh, $50,000 to $85,000 mid-range and $90,000 to $175,000 and up for a full gut with a new layout. Ask what a price includes: appliances, permits, lead-safe work and electrical upgrades.
Can you redo a kitchen for $30,000?
A refresh can fall near the low end of the published range, usually without layout changes. Your free estimate shows what $30,000 would cover.
Is $10,000 enough to renovate a kitchen?
Published local ranges start well above that for a full job. A single part, such as a sink and faucet, may fit a smaller budget.
How long does it take?
A refresh is often 3 to 5 weeks of work and a mid-range job 6 to 9. Cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, so order first.
Do older homes add surprises?
Yes. Walls can hide problems, so leave room in the budget. Houses built before 1978 fall under lead-safe rules for paid work.
Do I need a permit?
Layout changes and wall removals involve structural work, and plumbing and electrical work need licensed trades. Ask us at the estimate who files what for your town.
Request my free estimate in Essex County
Tell us your town, what you want to change and any photos you have.
- We read your request
- We come back with a free estimate
- You choose what goes in
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.