Denver Kitchen Remodeling

If you're weighing different home improvements, you're wise to start with the kitchen. It doesn't matter where you are in Denver, in a LoDo loft or up I-70 in an Evergreen mansion, remodeling kitchens in Denver tops the list of home renovations that increase your home's value and marketability. Of course, don't forget there's a reason that kitchen remodels and home values are so closely linked. The modern kitchen is the heart of any residence, and whether you choose to sell down the road or are planning to stay put for good, having a newly remodeled kitchen to cook, eat, and socialize in can transform your home, and the good times you spend in it.

Denver Kitchen Renovation Costs
Like in any city, the costs of kitchen remodeling in Denver vary widely depending on where in town you live, the size of the remodel, and the materials you use. However, because ServiceMagic keeps track of all the Denver kitchen remodeling projects that are completed by the contractors in our system each year, it's possible to give you an idea of what to expect going in. Denver kitchen remodels tend to be a little cheaper than in some other urban areas (lucky for Denverites!), and based on our data they average in the $15,000 range.

If you've got a small kitchen and can live with cheap materials, you might be able to approach our low of $5,000, though that price is going to be extremely tough to beat. And on the high side, $25,000 tops our current list. Keep in mind, however, that if you pull out all the stops and have a larger home, that figure is probably a conservative estimate.

Denver Kitchen Remodeling Timelines
ServiceMagic doesn't just collect data on cost for kitchen remodels in Denver, we also track how long each job completed by the contractors in our system took, how the homeowners ranked their work, and we encourage homeowners to comment specifically on their kitchen remodel and throw out any suggestions they might have for other potential customers.

So how long does and average kitchen remodel in Denver take? Start to finish, from the initial planning stages on through to total completion, the average Denver kitchen renovation takes about three months, though 20-30 day remodels aren't uncommon. How can you speed up your remodeling job? Almost unanimously, Denverites claim that communication with the contractor is the most important factor. By establishing a good, up front and honest relationship from the get-go, you can ensure that everything in your remodel will progress along more smoothly and get finished sooner.

Trust Your Contractor
One homeowner in particular made an excellent point in suggesting homeowners put trust in their contractors to help keep the job moving along: "Take the advice of contractors," the homeowner writes. "Let them help with design. Weigh options, but don't drag out decisions." Remember, your contactor is an expert in the field with loads of experience. That open air kitchen you saw in Better Homes and Gardens might be the kitchen of your dreams, but if your contractor points out that it's not the ideal design for your home or Colorado's unpredictable, fast-changing weather, be willing to work with them to adapt the design into something you both can be happy with. Not only will you be better off with the end product, things will also get done more timely if you and your contractor are on the same page from the get go.

Some Final Denver Kitchen Remodeling Advice
Surviving a kitchen remodel is one instance when it might be wise to emulate the hippies down on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall. Be as laid back and flexible going into your kitchen remodel as possible. It's going to be inconvenient, and there will be times when you'll wonder what you've got yourself into. Expect a long project, extended periods when your kitchen will be off limits, and always be prepared for the unexpected, from extended finish dates to surprise costs.

By planning ahead and expecting challenges, you'll be a step ahead when it comes to letting the challenges of a major kitchen remodel roll off your back. And, as with any major home remodel, don't lose sight of the final product. Remember, in the broader scheme of things your remodel will be over quicker than the Rockies' chances of winning the NL West in any given season. And once your remodel is done, you'll be kicking back and enjoying all the benefits of a newly remodeled kitchen, with all the hassles of a big home improvement behind you.