Important steps to take in planning your new kitchen renovation.

Define your Goals

The first step in remodeling a kitchen is deciding what you want to achieve with the remodel. For example, do you like the current layout or do you want to change it? Does the entire kitchen need to be remodeled, or just part of it? What are the problems in your current kitchen that you’d like to fix? Have you always dreamed of getting a certain style of cabinets, a big kitchen island, or a chef’s stove? Once you’ve determined exactly how you want your new kitchen to look and function, you can move forward with your remodeling plans.

Make a Budget

The cost of kitchen remodels in Victoria BC can range very widely based on multiple factors; just be sure to set your budget at a point that won’t force you to live on PBJs for the next few years!  Check out showrooms and websites that carry the various materials you’ll need for your new kitchen such as flooring, lighting, sinks, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and so on.

Find the Right Professional

Hire a Local Victoria Contractor even if you plan to do some of the work yourself, you’ll need licensed, insured, and trustworthy professionals to take care of plumbing and electrical work, not to mention the many other tasks that might be too much for you to handle. Read the contractors reviews.  The best indicator of quality of work is from actual customers.

Demolition

Be prepared for a lot of noise and dust while the appliances are removed and the drywall, flooring, and cabinetry are ripped out. At this point, address any issues like plumbing leaks or bad wiring before continuing with the remodel. Many clients choose to temporarily relocate during this invasive work. It’s no fun living without a kitchen; a short-term rental elsewhere is often the best option for a few weeks.

An Overview of the Process

Here is a general order of how the rest of the remodel should proceed:

-          Determine where lighting, electrical outlets, sinks, and appliances will be placed and upgrade the wiring and plumbing to accommodate everything.

-          Install insulation and drywall.

-          Install the cabinetry and countertops.

-          Install the sink(s) and faucets.

-          Install the light fixtures.

-          Mount the backsplash.

-          Bring in the appliances and hook them up.

-          Clean up and enjoy your new kitchen!