Kitchen Remodeling Kent WA | Big Build Construction

Kent Kitchens Aren't All Alike — and Neither Are Our Remodels

No two Kent kitchens start from the same place. Out in the East Hill subdivisions built through the 1990s and 2000s, the bones are sound — engineered trusses, modern wiring — so the money goes into ripping out builder-grade cabinets and laminate for something that finally fits how you cook. Drop down into West Hill or Panther Lake, where plenty of homes date to the 1950s through 1970s, and we're usually working around original galvanized supply lines, 60-amp panels, and a load-bearing wall sitting right where you wanted the island.

Because we're based in Kent and take on kitchen work — plus bathroom remodels and full home renovations — across town every week, we already know how the local inspectors read a plan and how these older houses tend to surprise you once the cabinets come off. When a slab shows up chipped or an inspector needs a same-day correction, we're minutes away, not driving in from Seattle.

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What's Included

Your Whole Kent Kitchen, Handled by One Crew

You won't be juggling a cabinet installer, a plumber, and a tile setter who all blame each other. Our crew carries the full scope. Here's what a typical Kent kitchen project covers — every estimate is fitted to your actual house.

Cabinetry

Custom, semi-custom, or stock cabinet installation with soft-close hardware, pull-outs, and crown detail. Refacing available where the boxes are still sound.

Countertops

Quartz, granite, butcher block, and solid surface. Templating, fabrication coordination, and seamless installation included.

Plumbing

Sink and faucet swaps, dishwasher and ice-maker lines, and re-piping the galvanized supply lines we still find in older West Hill and Panther Lake kitchens.

Electrical

Code-compliant outlets and GFCIs, under-cabinet wiring, dedicated circuits for ranges and microwaves, and panel upgrades when required.

Flooring

LVP, engineered hardwood, tile, or refinishing existing hardwoods. Subfloor repair included when we open things up and find rot.

Tile & Backsplash

Subway, mosaic, slab, and large-format tile. Proper substrate, waterproofing where needed, and clean grout lines.

Fixtures & Appliances

Faucets, sinks, range hoods, and appliance installation. We coordinate delivery so nothing arrives before we are ready for it.

Lighting

Recessed cans, island pendants, under-cabinet LED strips, and dimmer-friendly switching — wired to code and right the first time.

Permits & Inspections

When your project touches plumbing, electrical, gas, or framing, we file with the City of Kent and book every inspection ourselves.

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Permitting Through the City of Kent

Kitchen Permits: Where Kent Draws the Line

Kent draws the permit line at the point your kitchen stops being cosmetic. Swap cabinet doors, repaint, or drop in new countertops without touching the plumbing and you're usually fine without one. But the instant you relocate a sink, add a dedicated circuit, tie into the gas line, or take out a wall, the City of Kent wants a building permit on file.

We file everything through the Kent Permit Center, line up the rough-in and final inspections, and tuck the paperwork into your project file for the day you sell. Unpermitted kitchen work is one of the fastest ways to lose a buyer's trust at closing. Planning a project just up SR 167 instead? Our Renton kitchen remodeling page walks through that city's process.

Filed with the City of Kent under our contractor's license — never yours
We book the rough-in and final inspections and meet the inspector on-site
Kent's inspectors turn scheduling around fast — rough-ins usually land next-day or within two
Signed-off permit copies handed to you at close-out for your resale file

Honest Pricing

What Kent Homeowners Actually Spend on a Kitchen

Kent kitchens land in the middle of the Puget Sound range — pricier than you'd pay further south, gentler than Seattle proper. The tiers below are what we genuinely see here; your final number rides on size, layout, and finishes, and you'll have an itemized estimate in hand before anyone swings a hammer.

Refresh

$20,000 – $32,000

Cabinet refacing or paint, new countertops, sink & faucet swap, backsplash, and updated lighting. Same footprint, no moving plumbing.

Mid-Range Remodel

$32,000 – $50,000

New stock or semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, new appliances, flooring, lighting, and minor electrical/plumbing updates. The most common project here.

Full Custom

$50,000 – $65,000+

Custom cabinetry, layout changes, wall removal, premium appliances, panel upgrades, and high-end finishes.

Ranges are typical Kent kitchen project costs and don't include unforeseen repairs (rot, knob-and-tube replacement, etc.) — we flag those in writing the moment we find them, never bury them in a final invoice.

How We Work

How Your Kent Kitchen Project Runs

Five clear stages that keep your Kent kitchen on schedule, on budget, and easy to track from demo to final walkthrough.

Consultation

We meet you at the house, measure the kitchen, and talk through your wish list, budget, and a realistic timeline.

Design & Estimate

Layout options, cabinet and counter selections, and a line-item estimate you sign off on before we order a thing.

Permits

We handle the City of Kent permit filing and inspection scheduling — one less thing on your plate.

Build

Demo, plumbing, electrical, cabinets, and finish work — run by our own crew, not handed to strangers.

Walkthrough

Final inspection, a walk-the-room punch list with you, permit close-out, and your written warranty in hand.

Kent Kitchen Remodel FAQs

What Kent Kitchen Clients Ask Before They Start

Will you handle the City of Kent permits for my kitchen?

Yes. Any kitchen remodel touching plumbing, electrical, gas, or structure gets permitted through the Kent Permit Center. We take care of the application, the inspection scheduling, and code compliance so you never have to stand in line downtown.

How long will my Kent kitchen remodel take?

Once demo starts, most Kent kitchens take 4 to 8 weeks of active work. A straight cabinet-and-counter refresh can wrap in 2–3 weeks, while a full gut with layout changes usually runs 8–12 weeks — plus 2–4 weeks of design and permitting up front. You'll have a written week-by-week schedule before we begin.

What should I budget for a kitchen remodel in Kent?

Most Kent kitchen projects run between $20,000 and $65,000. A mid-range build with semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, and new lighting typically lands around $32,000–$50,000. Custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and moving walls push toward the top of that range. Either way, you get an itemized estimate.

Do you take kitchen jobs on East Hill and West Hill?

Absolutely — East Hill and West Hill are two of our most regular Kent work areas, along with Lake Meridian, Panther Lake, and the Valley. Being based in town means we know these neighborhoods, their inspectors, and their housing stock cold, so site visits and the build itself stay easy to schedule.

Are you a licensed, insured contractor in Washington?

Yes. Big Build Construction is fully licensed, bonded, and insured across Washington State, Kent included. Every job is built to code and inspected wherever the code calls for it.

How soon can you start my Kent kitchen remodel?

Kent is our home base, so we respond faster here than anywhere else we work. On standard-scope kitchens we usually get a quote to you within 72 hours of the consultation and start demo 3–6 weeks after you sign.

Can you share Kent kitchen references near me?

Yes — we can point you to past kitchen clients on East Hill, West Hill, Lake Meridian, Panther Lake, and down in the Kent Valley. Most are glad to talk about how their project went, and we'll connect you with folks near your neighborhood.

Kitchen Remodeling in Kent, WA