Kitchen Remodel in Grand Rapids — Fixed-Price Design-Build

Grand Rapids kitchen remodels typically range from about $20,000 for a cabinet-and-counter refresh up to $120,000 or more for a full chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry, professional appliances, and structural changes. Most full custom kitchens we build land between $80,000 and $120,000. Thornapple provides a fixed-price contract after the scope is finalized — no allowance games, no surprise change orders. For the full breakdown, see our Grand Rapids kitchen remodel cost guide.

A typical Grand Rapids kitchen remodel runs 6 to 12 weeks from demolition through final walkthrough. Lead times for custom cabinetry alone are usually 6 to 10 weeks. Layout changes, plumbing relocations, structural work, and the permit cadence with the City of Grand Rapids or the surrounding municipality all factor in. Every milestone is mapped in your contract before work begins.

Most kitchen remodels in Grand Rapids that involve electrical upgrades, plumbing relocations, gas line work, or structural changes require permits from the City of Grand Rapids Development Center. East Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, Ada Township, and Cascade Township each run their own building departments with slightly different fees and inspection cadences. We pull every permit and coordinate every inspection — building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and final — with the right municipality. See our Grand Rapids remodeling permits guide for municipality-by-municipality detail.

Yes — most of our clients stay in their home during the entire kitchen remodel. We help set up a temporary prep area in the dining room or basement, install plastic dust barriers between the work zone and the rest of the house, lay floor coverings throughout, bring portable restrooms so our crew never uses your bathroom, and schedule professional cleanings during the project. Daily routine stays as close to normal as possible while the kitchen is offline.

Every Thornapple kitchen remodel quote is itemized and comprehensive. It includes 3D design, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, plumbing and electrical work, appliance coordination, flooring and finishes, all permits and inspections, dust protection, portable restrooms, professional cleanings, and a two-year workmanship warranty. You see every line item before signing. The price we quote is the price you pay.

We install quartz, granite, marble, quartzite, butcher block, and solid-surface counters. Most Grand Rapids clients choose quartz for daily-use durability or a quartzite for the look of marble without the maintenance. During your consultation we walk through durability, maintenance, and aesthetics so the surface you pick fits how you actually cook.

Yes. Older Heritage Hill, Eastown, Cherry Hill, and East Grand Rapids homes are some of our favorite kitchen projects. We handle plaster walls, knob-and-tube updates, undersized electrical service, dropped soffits hiding old ductwork, and tight original floor plans without losing the character that makes the home worth living in. The goal is a kitchen that looks like it always belonged there — just updated for how you actually cook today.

Yes — open-concept conversions are one of the most common scopes we build in Grand Rapids. We evaluate which walls are load-bearing, design the required beam or LVL header, route plumbing and electrical through the new ceiling, and coordinate the structural inspection with the municipality. Read our open-concept kitchen pros and cons guide for the full trade-off discussion before committing.

For resale-driven Grand Rapids remodels we usually recommend the mid-range scope — semi-custom cabinetry, quartz counters, full appliance package, fresh lighting and flooring — which lands in the $50,000 to $80,000 range and recovers well at sale. For long-term living we recommend the full custom or chef's scope because the layout, storage, and finish-level decisions you make compound in value every year you stay. We walk through both lenses during the consultation.