Kitchen Remodeling
Grand Rapids MI
Local Design-Build Experts
Grand Rapids’ most trusted kitchen remodeling company — licensed, insured, based at 119 Paddock Ave SE. One crew. One contract. Design through final walkthrough.
Serving Heritage Hill · Creston · Roosevelt Park · Garfield Park · West Grand · NECA · Forest Hills · Cascade · Ada · Kentwood · all of Kent County
- ✓200+ Grand Rapids kitchens completed — Heritage Hill to Forest Hills
- ✓Licensed Michigan builder Demy Rakhy — verifiable at Michigan LARA
- ✓2-year written workmanship warranty on all labor — every contract
- ✓Free in-home consultation · EPA RRP-certified for pre-1978 homes
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Three Questions Every Grand Rapids
Homeowner Asks Before Calling
Kitchen remodeling in Grand Rapids, MI means a full transformation — 3D design, permits, demolition, cabinets, countertops, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and appliances — all under one licensed contractor. Here’s what homeowners ask us most:
“Is this quote fair — or am I being overcharged?”
Every estimate we issue is fully itemized — materials, labor, permits, contingencies — in plain language before you sign. A mid-range remodel runs $25K–$45K. A tune-up runs $5K–$15K. Real numbers after seeing your actual kitchen — not a phone-quote range.
“Will the contractor show up and answer their phone?”
The #1 complaint about Grand Rapids kitchen remodelers is silence after the deposit clears. Every client gets a written project timeline and weekly photo updates throughout the build. No chasing. No wondering. No radio silence.
“What does my specific Grand Rapids kitchen actually need?”
Heritage Hill Victorians from 1905, Creston bungalows with 7’8″ ceilings, Roosevelt Park ranches off Cesar Chavez Ave — 15 years inside Grand Rapids homes means we know what yours specifically needs.
Based at 119 Paddock Ave SE
Inside Heritage Hill Itself
We are not a national franchise dispatching strangers. We are a local kitchen remodeling company in Grand Rapids — licensed, insured, and rooted in the community we serve. We know what a 1905 Victorian needs that a 1958 Garfield Park ranch doesn’t.
- ✓Design-Build Under One Roof — The person who draws your plan builds it. No hand-offs, no accountability gaps.
- ✓All Materials Ordered Before Demo — Nothing starts until everything is confirmed. 4–6 week average completion.
- ✓Weekly Photo Updates — Every client, every week. You know exactly where your project stands.
- ✓Licensed Builder Demy Rakhy — Michigan Residential Builder License, verifiable at LARA. $2M GL + full workers’ comp.
- ✓EPA RRP-Certified — Lead-safe renovation in Heritage Hill, Creston, Roosevelt Park homes. We test before we touch.
- ✓2-Year Written Workmanship Warranty — Every contract. Something fails? We come back. At no charge. In writing.
- ✓Grand Rapids “Furniture City” Heritage — Our craftsmanship is rooted in GR’s woodworking tradition since 1876.
Every Service Under One Roof
One Crew · One Contract · No Hand-Offs
From custom kitchen cabinets in Grand Rapids to granite countertops, quartz countertops, kitchen design, flooring, demolition, appliances, and windows — same licensed local team, every service.
Kitchen Cabinets Grand Rapids
Custom builds, refacing, restoration, painting, full replacement. Grand Rapids’ Furniture City craftsmanship in every cabinet.
Explore →Countertops Grand Rapids MI
Granite countertops, quartz countertops, quartzite — custom in-house fabrication. We template, cut, and install.
Explore →Kitchen Design Grand Rapids
Layout planning, 3D rendering, material coordination — you approve the kitchen before demo begins.
Explore →Kitchen Flooring Grand Rapids
LVP, hardwood, engineered hardwood, porcelain tile — specified for Michigan’s humidity swings and cold winters.
Explore →Kitchen Demolition Grand Rapids
Full gut-outs and selective demo. EPA RRP-certified — mandatory for pre-1978 Grand Rapids homes.
Explore →Appliance Installation Grand Rapids
Dishwasher, oven, range hood, faucet, sink — one crew handles appliances and plumbing in one visit.
Explore →Kitchen Windows Grand Rapids MI
Replacement windows, cabinet doors, hardware — energy-efficient glass for Michigan’s cold-climate conditions.
Explore →What Is a Realistic Budget for a Kitchen Remodel?
Transparent Pricing at Every Level
Michigan kitchen remodels average $100–$250 per sq ft, or $19,050–$26,084 for a standard renovation. Cabinets are always 30–40% of total cost. We give a fully itemized written estimate after seeing your actual kitchen — never a vague phone-quote range.
Every estimate is fully itemized — materials, labor, permits, contingencies. Call (616) 737-0334 — we pick up.
Step by Step — No Surprises,
No Moving Targets
No radio silence. No scope creep. Here’s exactly what happens on every Grand Rapids kitchen remodel — from the free consultation to the day you cook dinner in your new kitchen.
Free In-Home Consultation
Why it matters
We visit your home, measure the actual kitchen, assess structure — no sales script, no pressure. You see how we work before committing a dollar.
3D Design & Material Selection
Why it matters
Full 3D rendered design before anything is ordered. You approve the finished kitchen before it exists. Changes here cost nothing — after demo they cost real money.
Itemized Written Quote
Why it matters
Line-by-line pricing — every material, permit cost, contingency — in plain language before you sign. Zero shock numbers mid-project.
Permits & Pre-Order
Why it matters
Every permit filed with City of Grand Rapids (1120 Monroe Ave NW). All materials ordered and confirmed before demo is scheduled. Zero supply-delay risk.
Demo & Safety Check
Why it matters
Demolition + mandatory lead & asbestos testing on all pre-1980 Grand Rapids homes. EPA RRP-required — we enforce it without exception.
Professional Installation
Why it matters
Correct sequence: framing → plumbing rough-in → cabinets → countertops → flooring → electrical → finish. Prevents rework between trades.
Final Walkthrough
Why it matters
Every detail reviewed with you present. Full punch list resolved before we close. You sign off — not us. We don’t consider it done until you do.
Warranty Activation
Why it matters
2-year written workmanship warranty on all labor. Team stays reachable after close. Your investment is protected past move-in day — that’s in every contract.
4 Real Kitchen Transformations
From Your Neighborhoods
Every project below is a real Grand Rapids kitchen — real neighborhoods, real homeowners, real results. Not projects from Ohio or Texas.
Real Kitchen Transformations
Grand Rapids Neighborhoods
Not stock photography. Every photo is a real Grand Rapids kitchen — tagged by neighborhood and ZIP code.
Licensed, Insured & 15+ Years
in Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan Licensed Builder
Licensed builder Demy Rakhy — Michigan Residential Builder License. Verifiable at Michigan LARA license lookup anytime. Ask — we give it immediately.
$2M General Liability
Full general liability AND workers’ compensation on every crew member, every project. If something goes wrong on your property, you are never personally liable.
EPA RRP-Certified
Lead-safe renovation — required by federal law for pre-1978 homes. Heritage Hill, Creston, Roosevelt Park, Garfield Park majority predates 1978. We are certified.
Background-Checked Crew
Every crew member background-checked. In-house design — no outsourcing your project or your trust to strangers from another company.
An unlicensed contractor who damages your home leaves you with no legal recourse. Ask any contractor for their Michigan license number before they enter your kitchen. If they hesitate — that is your answer.
We answer immediately. Call (616) 737-0334 — we pick up.
Kitchen Remodeling Near Me — Grand Rapids
We Know Every Neighborhood’s Housing Stock
15 years inside Grand Rapids homes means Heritage Hill Victorians, Creston Foursquares, Roosevelt Park ranches, and Garfield Park Craftsmans — we know each needs a completely different remodeling approach.
Heritage Hill
ZIP 49503 · 49506
Largest urban historic district in the US — 1,300+ homes, 60+ architectural styles (1840s–1920s). Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House at 450 Madison Ave SE. Historic Preservation Commission oversight. Our kitchens have been featured on the Heritage Hill Home Tour.
View Heritage Hill Work →Creston
ZIP 49505
Grand Rapids’ largest neighborhood (~30,000 residents). Victorian cottages and Foursquares along Plainfield Ave NE. Original solid maple cabinet boxes that often deserve restoration — not the $18,000 replacement quote you’ve been given. Our $8,600-saved case study is from here.
View Creston Work →Roosevelt Park
ZIP 49507
Historically the “Ellis Island of Grand Rapids.” Active renovation energy along Cesar Chavez Ave SW right now. Budget-conscious remodels that respect the housing character. Our $22K zero-overrun case study is from this neighborhood.
View Roosevelt Park Work →Garfield Park
ZIP 49507
1920s–1940s Craftsman homes near one of Grand Rapids’ oldest parks. Original hardwood, original layouts, original kitchen dimensions that stock cabinets rarely fit. Each Garfield Park kitchen approached individually.
View Garfield Park Work →West Grand & NECA
ZIP 49504 · 49505
Active renovation corridors with real equity potential. We know the difference between a kitchen needing a full gut and one needing a targeted $9k upgrade with the same visual result. Solid brick homes, large lots.
Also Serving
Kent County & Ottawa County
Forest Hills · Cascade · Ada · Grandville · Wyoming · Kentwood · Walker · Comstock Park · Rockford · Byron Center · Caledonia · East Grand Rapids · Eastown · Alger Heights — Call (616) 737-0334.
Local Factors Every Grand Rapids
Homeowner Needs to Know
West Michigan’s Climate Changes Material Decisions
Grand Rapids averages 75+ inches of snow per year and ~144 days below 32°F. Seasonal swings between humid summers and dry heated winters mean solid hardwood struggles in local kitchens. We specify engineered hardwood, sealed granite, or quartz — materials that perform in this climate.
Grand Rapids Permits — The Real Local Process
Kitchen remodels involving electrical, plumbing, or structural changes require a permit through the City of Grand Rapids Building Safety Department, 1120 Monroe Avenue NW. Heritage Hill adds Historic Preservation Commission review. We file every permit directly — you never stand in line.
Old Housing Stock — What It Really Means
Grand Rapids’ historic core has documented challenges: galley kitchens, non-standard cabinet dimensions, plaster-over-lath walls, cast-iron drains, knob-and-tube wiring risk in pre-1940 homes, and lead paint in any home built before 1978. We find these before demo starts — not after walls are closed.
Kitchen Remodeling Companies Grand Rapids
The Comparison No One Else Will Show You
| What Matters | Us — 119 Paddock Ave SE | National Franchise | General Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen specialization | ✔ Kitchen-only, 15+ years | ~ General home services | ✗ Everything |
| In-house design | ✔ Same person designs & builds | ~ Often outsourced | ✗ Rarely |
| Pulls every city permit | ✔ Every time, no exceptions | ~ Sometimes | ~ Inconsistent |
| All materials pre-ordered | ✔ Before demo starts | ✗ Rarely | ✗ Almost never |
| Local Grand Rapids crew | ✔ 119 Paddock Ave SE, GR | ~ Subcontracted / rotated | ~ Varies |
| 2-year written warranty | ✔ In every contract | ~ Often vague | ✗ Rarely written |
| Weekly photo updates | ✔ Every client, every week | ✗ No | ✗ No |
Common Questions — Answered Directly
Visit Us in Heritage Hill
119 Paddock Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Locally based — not a call center in another state. Come see us in Heritage Hill, or we’ll come to your home for a free consultation. Either way, you’re talking to the people who will actually build your kitchen.
Hours
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Rating
4.9★ Google & BBB
200+ kitchens · 15+ years in Grand Rapids
Ready to Transform Your
Grand Rapids Kitchen?
No sales pitch. No obligation. A real conversation in your actual kitchen — honest assessment, itemized written quote, and a project timeline you can plan around. Free. Always.
Heritage Hill (49506) · Creston (49505) · Roosevelt Park (49507) · Garfield Park · West Grand · NECA · Forest Hills · Cascade · Ada · Kentwood · Grandville · all of Kent County, MI
Licensed Builder Demy Rakhy · Michigan Residential Builder License · $2M General Liability Insurance · Full Workers’ Compensation
2-Year Written Workmanship Warranty · 15+ Years Serving Grand Rapids & Kent County · 200+ Kitchens · 4.9★ Google & BBB
119 Paddock Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 · (616) 737-0334