How Long Does a Luxury Kitchen Remodel Really Take? A Realistic Timeline

One of the first questions every client asks is simple: how long will this actually take? Here's a realistic, phase-by-phase breakdown based on the projects we build most often.

Design and Planning (2–6 weeks) Finalizing layout, material selections, and permitting documentation. This phase is worth taking seriously — decisions made here prevent costly changes once construction begins.

Permitting (2–8 weeks, varies by township) Timelines vary significantly by municipality. We submit and manage this process immediately once design is finalized, so it overlaps with other prep work rather than sitting as dead time.

Demolition (3–7 days) Fast, but disruptive — this is when the space becomes fully unusable for cooking.

Rough-In: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC (1–3 weeks) Behind-the-walls work that doesn't look dramatic but is critical to get right the first time.

Cabinetry, Countertops, and Tile (3–6 weeks) The phase where the kitchen starts to visually take shape, including custom cabinetry lead times which are often the longest single wait in the entire project.

Finishing Touches and Final Inspection (1–2 weeks) Fixtures, lighting, final paint, and the walkthrough before we hand the space back to you.

Total Realistic Timeline: 10–20 weeks for most mid-to-high-end kitchen remodels, depending on scope and material lead times.

Planning a kitchen remodel and want a realistic timeline for your specific project? Call Caliber Construction at (347) 424-5990.