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Full Kitchen Remodel
A dated galley kitchen opened up into a bright, single-level cooking and gathering space with a full-height island and custom cabinetry.
Ceres, CA9 weeks$68,000
Scope of work
What we did.
- Removed a non-structural wall between kitchen and dining
- New semi-custom shaker cabinetry to the ceiling
- Quartz countertops with a waterfall island edge
- Full electrical rough-in with recessed and under-cabinet lighting
- Engineered hardwood flooring throughout the main level
Materials used
Cabinetry
Semi-custom maple shaker, painted white, soft-close hardware
Countertops
3cm quartz, honed finish
Backsplash
3x12 handmade-look ceramic tile
Flooring
7" engineered white oak, wire-brushed
Lighting
6" LED recessed cans + under-cabinet strip
Photo gallery
The build, start to finish.
Timeline
9 weeks, phase by phase.
- Weeks 1–2Design & selections
Layout drawings, cabinet and stone selections, fixed written scope.
- Week 3Permits
City electrical and plumbing permit issued.
- Weeks 4–5Demo & rough-in
Tear-out, wall removal, electrical and plumbing rough-in, inspection.
- Weeks 6–7Cabinets & stone
Cabinets set and leveled, counters templated and installed.
- Week 8Tile, floor & paint
Backsplash, hardwood, and finish paint.
- Week 9Punch list
Appliance hookups, detail pass, final walkthrough.
Budget breakdown
Where the $68,000 went.
Cabinetry32%
Semi-custom shaker, soft-close
Countertops & stone18%
Quartz slabs with waterfall edge
Labor & framing24%
Demo, wall removal, install
Electrical & plumbing12%
Rough-in, fixtures, permits
Flooring & tile9%
Engineered hardwood, backsplash
Paint & finish carpentry5%
Trim, casing, final paint
Percentages are approximate and specific to this project. Every estimate from Chadha Construction is itemized in writing before work begins.
“They kept us in the loop the entire time and the kitchen came out better than the drawings.”
Homeowner, Ceres
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