Kitchen Remodeling FAQ for Dunwoody, GA

A standard kitchen remodel involving new cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures typically takes 6 to 9 weeks of active construction. Projects requiring major structural alterations, such as removing load-bearing walls and installing recessed steel beams, usually take 9 to 14 weeks once permits are issued.

Yes. Many Dunwoody homes built in the 1970s and 1980s feature central load-bearing walls that separate the kitchen from the family room. We work with licensed structural engineers to size appropriate steel or engineered LVL beams, secure city permits, and install temporary shoring walls during construction.

Yes, the City of Dunwoody requires building permits for kitchen renovations involving structural wall removal, new electrical circuits, plumbing relocation, or HVAC alterations. We prepare all architectural drawings, submit documentation, and coordinate all municipal inspections.

Minor updates generally start around $28,000. Comprehensive mid-range remodels with semi-custom cabinetry and new islands range between $45,000 and $80,000. Major transformations involving load-bearing wall removal and custom millwork start at $80,000 and scale upward based on finishes.

Yes. Financing is available through third-party home improvement lenders, subject to their credit approval. Many homeowners also use a home equity line from their own bank. Payments to us are staged: a deposit at signing, progress payments at milestones, and the final payment after the walkthrough.

Most homeowners choose to remain in their homes during renovation. We establish heavy-duty plastic zip-wall containment with negative air pressure to isolate dust, and we help set up a temporary functional kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator in an adjacent area.

The licensed contractor pulls the permit in its own name and schedules the inspections. We confirm first whether your address is inside the City of Dunwoody or a neighboring city such as Sandy Springs, since each runs its own permit office.

A deposit at signing, progress payments tied to clear milestones such as cabinet delivery, and the final payment only after the walkthrough punch list is complete. The schedule is written into the contract.

Yes. After an on-site visit you receive a written, line-item estimate that separates cabinetry, counters, structural work, trades and permits, so you can see where the money goes and adjust scope.

Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Chamblee and Peachtree Corners, including ZIP codes 30338, 30346, 30350 and 30360.

Imported cabinets carry a 25% tariff scheduled to rise to 50% on January 1, 2027. If your project uses imported lines, finalizing the design and ordering earlier can protect your budget.

This site focuses on kitchens. Our parent company also handles interior renovations, whole-home remodels and home additions; ask during your consultation.