Layout & circulation
Rework islands, openings, work zones, and traffic paths to improve how the kitchen connects to the rest of the home.
Kitchen remodeling
A kitchen shaped
around real life.
Kitchen remodeling for San Antonio and Texas Hill Country homeowners who want better flow, storage, gathering space, and one coordinated plan—not a collection of disconnected finishes.
A complete approach
More than cabinets and countertops.
A successful kitchen remodel brings layout, storage, lighting, appliances, surfaces, and finish carpentry together. We coordinate those decisions early so the room looks intentional and works naturally every day.
Cabinetry & storage
Plan cabinet configurations, pantry solutions, hardware, and custom details around the items you actually use.
Counters & backsplash
Coordinate durable surfaces, edge details, splash layouts, and transitions with the overall material palette.
Lighting & electrical
Layer task, ambient, and decorative lighting while planning outlets and appliance power where they belong.
Plumbing & appliances
Coordinate fixtures, gas or electrical needs, ventilation, and appliance dimensions before installation begins.
Finish carpentry
Complete the room with trim, panels, built-ins, open shelving, and details that connect it to the surrounding home.
Planning the work
The choices that shape your kitchen investment.
Kitchen costs and schedules are driven by more than square footage. We identify the decisions with the greatest effect before work begins.
Keeping or changing the layout
Moving plumbing, gas, walls, windows, or major appliances adds coordination and can uncover structural requirements.
Cabinet construction
Stock, semi-custom, and fully custom cabinetry carry different options, lead times, and installation requirements.
Material selections
Countertop slabs, tile, fixtures, hardware, flooring, and appliances influence both the budget and the critical path.
Living through construction
We discuss access, dust control, temporary kitchen needs, pets, and daily communication before demolition starts.
What to expect
Clear decisions before construction. Consistent communication during it.
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Discovery and site visit
We learn how the current kitchen falls short, what you want to preserve, and how the adjacent rooms are affected.
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Scope and preconstruction
We define the work, confirm measurements, coordinate needed design or engineering, and surface major allowances.
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Selections and procurement
Cabinetry, fixtures, appliances, tile, and other long-lead items are organized before they can delay the field work.
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Construction and updates
We coordinate demolition, rough-ins, inspections, installation, and finishes while keeping you informed at key milestones.
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Completion and walkthrough
We review operation, alignment, finish details, and the remaining closeout items together.
Common project questions
Helpful answers before the work begins.
Every home and scope is different, but understanding the decisions ahead makes the process easier to plan.
Question 01
How long does a kitchen remodel typically take?
Many full kitchen remodels require roughly 6–12 weeks of construction once cabinetry, appliances, and major materials are ready. Structural changes, custom cabinetry, inspections, and long-lead selections can extend that timeline. We establish a project-specific schedule before construction begins.
Question 02
What should be selected before demolition?
Cabinet layout, appliances, plumbing fixtures, countertops, backsplash tile, flooring, lighting, hardware, and paint direction should be substantially decided before demolition. Ordering long-lead items early reduces downtime and helps the trades work in the right sequence.
Question 03
What has the greatest effect on kitchen remodeling cost?
Layout changes, cabinet construction, countertop material, appliance requirements, structural work, and moving plumbing or gas typically have the greatest effect. The size of the room matters, but the level of customization and the work behind the finishes often matters more.
Question 04
Can we use the kitchen during construction?
For much of a full remodel, the main kitchen will not be functional. Before work starts, we discuss a temporary setup for basic food preparation and identify when water, power, or appliance access will be interrupted.
Question 05
How do you control dust and protect the rest of the home?
We plan the access route, isolate the work area where practical, protect floors and nearby finishes, manage debris, and communicate the dust-producing phases in advance. No occupied remodel is completely dust-free, but careful containment and regular cleanup make a meaningful difference.
Service area
Serving San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country.
IG Carpentry & Construction works with homeowners in San Antonio, Bulverde, Boerne, Spring Branch, New Braunfels, Blanco, Canyon Lake, Marble Falls, Johnson City, Wimberley, and surrounding communities.
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