Reading, Middlesex County
Kitchen remodeling in Reading, MA
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
Capes and colonials near the Depot, priced honestly. See what kitchens here cost, then tell us what you want to change and we'll price it, free.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Full remodels with layout changes
- Cabinets, counters, tile, sinks
The kitchen, one material course at a time
Most Reading kitchens need one or two of these layers, or all five together.
Floor
Cracked or dated tile makes the room look older than it is. In older houses we check what is under the existing floor before anything comes up.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Cabinets
Original cabinets in a cape or ranch sag and run short on storage. New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, so the order sets the calendar.
Kitchen cabinet installation
Countertop
Chipped, stained or laminate counters wear the whole room down. Quartz or granite is usually the first question.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Backsplash
The wall behind the stove shows years of cooking. New tile brings it back and suits the kitchen you have.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Faucet and sink
A worn sink or dripping faucet is used every day. Sinks on outside walls in older houses also face cold winters.
Kitchen remodeling overview
What Reading kitchens ask for
Reading is mostly capes and colonials, with the Downtown Depot area close by. Many kitchens are closed off from the dining room, and taking out a wall can be structural work. Our full remodels include kitchen layout changes and an island when you want one open room.
Small kitchen remodeling in Reading often means smarter storage, new cabinets and flooring rather than new walls. Reading has its own municipal electric utility, RMLD, so mention any electrical upgrades in your request.
Most houses here predate 1978, so lead-safe rules can apply. We talk through your house's age at the estimate.
Samples, measure, install
A short form starts it. You decide what goes in.
Tell us about your kitchen
Send your town and what you want to change, from a new sink to a new layout.
Get your free estimate
We price the work you want at no cost to you.
Choose what goes in
Pick cabinets, counters, tile, sink and fixtures.
We remodel the kitchen
We carry out the remodel you chose.
Nearby towns we also work in
We are based in Stoneham, next door. We also remodel kitchens in Malden, Somerville and across Middlesex County.
Kitchen remodeling questions from Reading homeowners
What is the cost to remodel a kitchen in Reading, MA?
One national site shows a Boston average of $26,660, with a range of $6,000 to $61,000, and shows the same figures for Reading. Local general contractors often quote higher, and older houses can hide problems. Ask what any price includes: appliances, permits, lead-safe work, electrical upgrades. Your free estimate gives a real number.
Does a pre-1978 Reading home need a lead-safe contractor?
Federal and Massachusetts lead rules apply to paid work in housing built before 1978 once a job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room. We discuss your house's age at the estimate so the price allows for it.
Do I need historic district approval in Reading?
It depends on your street and the work, and we cannot confirm it for you here. Check with the town building department before work starts, and tell us your address so we can plan around any approval.
How long do new kitchen cabinets take?
Cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, and the rest of the job follows them. To finish by the holidays, start in spring or early summer.
Do you need a plumber to install a kitchen sink?
Plumbing work needs a licensed plumber in Massachusetts, even in your own home. Tell us about your sink plans in the form and we will price them.
What kitchen flooring should I choose?
Tile is common in kitchens. Published local prices run about $10 to $20 or more per square foot installed. In an older house, we look at what is under the old floor first.
Is Reading the same as North Reading?
No. Reading is in Middlesex County and North Reading is a separate town. We serve Reading and the towns around it.
Request my free estimate in Reading
Your town, what you want to change and any photos you have. We'll come back with a free estimate.
- You send the form
- We review your kitchen details
- You get your free estimate
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.