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Kitchen Remodeling in Piedmont

Piedmont Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen remodels for Piedmont's older homes, designed to clear the city's review and built by the same team.

Most Piedmont kitchens were laid out a century ago: closed off, short on power and plumbed with pipe past its life. We redesign the room, upgrade what’s behind the walls and handle the city’s permits and design review, start to finish.

Kitchen Remodeling in Piedmont

A Piedmont kitchen remodel is rarely just cabinets and counters. Opening the room usually means moving or reinforcing walls, bringing the electrical service up to what an induction range, ovens and heat pumps need, and replacing old supply and drain lines while the walls are open. Work that stays inside the house usually skips design review. A new window, skylight or bump-out doesn’t.

Power for a Modern Kitchen

Older Piedmont homes often have electrical service that can’t run an induction range, double ovens and a heat pump at once. We check the panel and service at the first site visit and price the upgrade before the design is final.

Opening the Layout

Taking out a wall in a 1920s house starts with finding out what it carries. Our engineer sizes the beam and the permit set shows it before anything comes down.

Design Review and the Sewer Lateral

Exterior changes go through Piedmont’s design review. And because Piedmont is in EBMUD’s sewer lateral program, a remodel over $100,000 needs a current lateral certificate before final sign-off. If yours has lapsed, the line to the street gets tested, and often replaced. We plan for both from day one.

Living Through It

You’ll be without a kitchen for a while. We set up a temporary one, keep dust behind zipper doors with HEPA filtration, and give you a schedule we hold to.

Kitchen Remodeling Process

1. Free 15-Minute Call, Then a Site Visit

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.

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? +

Most of our full-scale kitchen renovations take between 8 to 14 weeks once construction begins. This varies depending on the complexity of the design, custom materials, and any structural changes. We’ll give you a realistic timeline before we start — and stick to it.

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

Most likely not. During a full remodel, your kitchen will be out of commission. We work hard to minimize disruption and keep your home clean and safe throughout. We also offer a complete temporary backyard kitchen service setup if space and utilities permit such an installation.

Do you handle City of Piedmont permits for kitchen remodels? +

Yes. We prepare the drawings, submit them to the City of Piedmont, handle design review if your kitchen needs it, and meet the inspector at every stage.

What's your approach to quality control? +

Every stage gets checked before the next one covers it: framing, rough plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, then finishes. We photograph everything before the walls close.

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

Yes. Upgrading the panel and electrical service, adding circuits for induction and rerouting gas are a normal part of our Piedmont kitchens.

Does a kitchen remodel trigger Piedmont's sewer lateral rules? +

It can. Piedmont is in EBMUD's regional sewer lateral program, and building or remodeling over $100,000 requires a current compliance certificate before final sign-off. If the property already has a valid one, nothing more is needed. If not, that means testing the lateral, and repairing or replacing it if it fails.