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Full Kitchen Remodel in Fort Collins

Everything out, everything new: cabinets, counters, appliances, floor, lighting, and the wiring behind them.

A full kitchen remodel strips the room back to framing and rebuilds it. New cabinet layout, new plumbing and electrical rough-in, new counters, new appliances, new floor, new lighting. It is the version of the project that fixes the things a cosmetic update cannot: an undersized panel, a sink that sits in the wrong corner, a doorway that puts the fridge in a traffic lane. In Fort Collins, most full kitchen remodels land somewhere between $48,000 and $105,000, and the spread is driven far more by cabinetry and appliances than by labor. Build time is usually seven to twelve weeks on site once materials are staged, plus the lead time on the cabinets themselves, which is the part homeowners consistently underestimate.

What the scope covers

  • Included in scope Demolition back to framing, with cabinets and appliances hauled off
  • Included in scope Plumbing rough-in for a relocated sink, dishwasher, or pot filler
  • Included in scope Electrical rough-in: small-appliance branch circuits, dedicated appliance circuits, GFCI and AFCI protection to current code
  • Included in scope Cabinet layout drawn to NKBA clearances, then ordered and installed
  • Included in scope Countertop template, fabrication, and install with sink cutouts
  • Included in scope Range hood ducted to the outside, sized to the cooking appliance
  • Included in scope Flooring, backsplash tile, paint, and trim
  • Included in scope Permit pulled and inspections scheduled by the contractor as standard scope

Setting your expectation before the quote arrives

The figures above describe what this scope costs around Fort Collins when the work is permitted and run by a licensed contractor. Work through the cost calculator to set a number in your own head first, and read the Fort Collins kitchen remodel guide for how the local build sequence and the permit process run.

Questions about full remodel

How long is the kitchen out of service for a full remodel?

The kitchen itself is unusable for most of the build, typically seven to twelve weeks. Demolition and rough-in take the first two, inspections and drywall the next two, cabinets and counters the middle stretch, and the last two weeks are appliances, backsplash, trim, and punch list. Countertops add a hard pause of ten days to three weeks between cabinet install and counter install, because the fabricator templates off the finished boxes. Most households set up a temporary kitchen with the fridge, the microwave, and a sink in the laundry room or garage.

What drives the price difference between a $50,000 kitchen and a $100,000 one?

Cabinetry first. Stock boxes with a decent door run a fraction of full custom, and cabinetry is usually the single largest line on the quote. Appliances second: a builder package and a professional-grade range and hood can differ by more than the entire flooring budget. Counters third, where quartz and standard granite sit well below exotic natural stone. Layout changes come fourth, because moving the sink or range means new plumbing and electrical rough-in inside finished walls.

Can we live in the house during the work?

Almost everyone does. The crew seals the opening with plastic and runs a negative-air fan during demolition, and the water and power to the rest of the house stay live except for short scheduled shutoffs. Expect noise from roughly 7:30am, a dumpster in the driveway for part of the job, and a few days where the main floor is dusty no matter how well the containment is built.

Do we need to pick everything before the job starts?

Cabinets, counters, and appliances, yes. Those three set the rough-in dimensions and carry the longest lead times, so they are locked before demolition. Backsplash tile, paint color, and hardware can be settled during the build. A good schedule names the date each selection is due, which is what keeps a kitchen from stalling halfway through.

From the Notebook

More reading on full remodel

The Best Time of Year for a Fort Collins Kitchen Remodel

Snow, holiday timing, and contractor scheduling cycles all shape when to start a Northern Colorado kitchen remodel. Here is how the seasons really play out.

Why the Cabinet Order Sets Your Kitchen Start Date

Cabinet lead time, not crew availability, decides when a Fort Collins kitchen remodel can start, and how stock, semi-custom, and custom timelines compare.

What Dry Colorado Air Does to Your Kitchen Cabinets

Fort Collins winters run low on indoor humidity, and wood cabinetry moves with it. What to specify, seal, and acclimate to protect a Northern Colorado kitchen.

Other Scopes

Where else the budget could go

Most kitchens come down to one decision: change the surfaces, or change the room. Reading the neighbouring scope is usually what settles which one you are buying.

Kitchen Cabinet Replacement

New boxes in the same footprint, the fastest way to change how a kitchen works without moving plumbing

Countertop Replacement

New quartz, granite, or solid surface on existing cabinets, usually finished within a month of template

Open Concept Kitchen Conversion

Taking out the wall between kitchen and living space, with the beam, the permit, and the inspection that go with it

Small and Galley Kitchen Remodel

Getting real storage and real counter space out of a compact kitchen, without pretending it is bigger than it is

Start your kitchen with a free quote

Call (970) 305-3265 or use the quote form. A local kitchen remodeler comes out, measures, and puts a price in writing.

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