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Kitchen Remodeling in Kensington

Kensington Kitchen Remodeling

Tailored design-build kitchen solutions for Kensington’s unique historic and hillside properties.

Whether you are preserving the charm of a Spanish-style home or opening up a layout to maximize panoramic views, we design kitchens around the realities of your specific structure. By integrating architectural design and construction management into a single service, we ensure a smooth, predictable remodeling experience.

Crafting Beautiful Kitchens in Kensington

Remodeling a home in Kensington requires specialized expertise. Older historic homes often hide antiquated plumbing and wiring that must be addressed before applying new finishes. Hillside homes present their own structural challenges when trying to remove walls to capture views. We start every project by peeling back the layers to understand exactly what your house requires to support a modern, luxury kitchen.

Evaluating Power Needs

Historic homes often lack the electrical capacity for modern, chef-grade appliances. We conduct a thorough inspection of your electrical panel during the site visit to identify and plan for crucial power upgrades.

Engineering for Open Spaces

Removing interior walls to create a modern flow frequently involves structural reinforcement. We solve these load-bearing puzzles during the design phase, ensuring the space is safe and properly ventilated.

Navigating Winding Roads

Kensington is known for its steep, twisting streets which make construction logistics incredibly complex. We meticulously schedule material deliveries and crew parking to navigate these narrow thoroughfares safely.

Maintaining Your Routine

A kitchen remodel temporarily displaces the heart of the home. We work with you to establish a functional temporary kitchen setup and provide a clear, phased timeline so you always know what to expect.

Kitchen Remodeling Process

1. Initial Site Visit: 1 to 1 ½ hrs

Every kitchen renovation starts with a vision, and this starts with a walkthrough to see what you have and understand what you want. By listening closely to your goals, vision, questions, and budget, we tailor a design that truly fits your lifestyle and brings your ideal kitchen to life.

On site walkthrough to evaluate your space and discuss the overall goals of the project –
We will provide you with a free ballpark construction cost, which will be a range, for example $65k – $80k.
To proceed, we sign our preconstruction agreement (PCA), which includes the various services you will need to acquire the necessary permits.
Kitchen design can range from very simple design needs to more elaborate, based on construction conditions and client selections.

2. Design & Material Selection: 2 - 4 weeks

Once the vision is clear, the design process puts it all on paper. Every detail is considered, from the countertops, to cabinet layout, to lighting, we will figure out every last detail. A thorough design phase is key to staying on budget.

In-depth consultations for all project goals and design considerations.
Some common design goals include careful layout for cabinet use, best lighting options, countertop / flooring selection as well as overall colors, finish fixtures.
The contractor creates an all-inclusive list of all project selections for client review, which will be used to guide the project.

3. Permitting: 1 - 2 months

Once the design is complete, it’s time to submit the plans to the city for approval! This can take a few months, but during this time you can still keep the project moving! While most product selections will have already been considered, this is the time to actually start shopping for certain items, in most cases top on that list is tile to allow for precise layout of fixtures, niches, and other elements that may be involved.

4. Construction: 1 - 4 months

Finally, our team begins with a careful protection of your surrounding areas. Dust barriers with zipper doors, HEPA air filtration, and floor protection are some of the methods we implement to ensure your home and family are protected from the process. A dedicated team and project manager will execute the job in coordination with the owner, with established working hours put in place.

5. Move In

Upon passing our city final inspection, we will then do a thorough walkthrough, to ensure everything is just right. We will also provide and go over all of your new documentation, including manuals, warranties, etc., as well as provide a long term maintenance plan to help you make sure your kitchen stays beautiful for years to come!

Our Kitchen Remodels

A look at recent Kitchen Remodeling work from Beyond Green Construction.

“I reached out to Beyond Green Construction for a kitchen remodel for our condo in Bernal Heights… It came out so great our place was featured in CurbedSF… Alex made great recommendations when it came to design choices and value engineering… We liked them so much, we had him rebuild our deck at our new house and it came out fantastic.”

— alex w., Oakland, CA

What Our Clients Say About Us

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FAQ

Answers to the questions we hear most often about kitchen remodeling.

How long does a high-end kitchen remodel typically take? +

8–14 weeks once construction begins...

Will I be able to use my kitchen during the remodel? +

Most likely not; temporary backyard kitchen service available..

Do you handle Contra Costa County permits for kitchen remodels? +

Yes, we act as your sole representative with Contra Costa County, managing all permit applications, revisions, and site inspections from start to finish.

What's your approach to quality control? +

We're obsessive, every detail double-checked...

Can you upgrade electrical or gas for older Kensington kitchens? +

Absolutely. We routinely handle the heavy lifting of modernizing older homes, which includes installing new electrical panels, rewiring circuits, and updating gas plumbing.