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Kitchen remodeling project near Portland, OR

General Contracting & Remodeling

Kitchen Remodeling in Portland, OR

Layout changes, cabinetry, and finish work for Portland-area kitchens — planned around what's actually behind your walls, not just what's on the surface.

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What Makes a Kitchen Remodel Different Here

The biggest variable in a Portland-metro kitchen remodel usually isn't the design — it's what we find once demo starts. Homes built before the 1970s, common throughout inner Portland and older parts of Gresham and Beaverton, often have electrical panels and outlet counts that were never sized for a modern kitchen's appliance load, plus galvanized plumbing that's due for replacement anyway. Newer homes in Happy Valley and outlying subdivisions usually have modern systems already in place, so the work there is more often about layout and finishes.

We evaluate the electrical and plumbing behind the walls as part of every estimate so those realities are priced in up front, not discovered mid-project as a surprise change order.

Signs It's Time to Remodel

  • A closed-off layout that doesn't work for how you actually cook and entertain
  • Not enough outlets, or a panel that trips when multiple appliances run
  • Cabinets, counters, or flooring that are worn out or dated
  • Wanting an island, more storage, or better traffic flow
  • Plumbing that's aging out and due for replacement anyway

Our Kitchen Remodeling Process

  1. Design and scope walkthrough. We assess layout, electrical, and plumbing before finalizing the plan.
  2. Permitting. We handle the permits your project needs based on what's changing.
  3. Demo. Old cabinetry, counters, and finishes come out.
  4. Structural, electrical & plumbing. Any wall changes, panel upgrades, or plumbing moves happen before finish work.
  5. Cabinetry, counters & finishes. New cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and flooring go in.
  6. Final walkthrough. We walk the finished kitchen with you before the job is considered done.

What Affects the Cost

Cabinetry selection and layout changes drive most of the cost variation in a kitchen remodel — a full custom cabinet order costs significantly more (and takes longer) than refacing or semi-custom options. Electrical and plumbing upgrades, if your home needs them, add to the number but prevent bigger problems later. We give you a real, itemized estimate rather than a per-square-foot guess.

Why Portland Homeowners Choose Us for Kitchen Remodeling

All City Exteriors LLC is licensed, bonded, and insured (CCB #253959). We flag electrical and plumbing issues honestly during the estimate instead of letting them become surprise costs once your kitchen is already torn apart.

We remodel kitchens throughout Portland and nearby Beaverton — if you're outside either area, give us a call and we'll tell you honestly whether your property is in range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you remove a wall to open up my kitchen?
Often, yes — open-concept kitchens are one of the most requested changes we see, especially in older Portland-area homes with small, closed-off original kitchens. Whether a wall can come out depends on if it's load-bearing, which we assess during the estimate. Load-bearing walls can usually still be opened up with proper structural support, just at a higher cost.
Do older Portland homes need electrical upgrades during a kitchen remodel?
Frequently. A lot of homes built before the 1970s have electrical panels and outlet counts that don't meet what a modern kitchen actually needs — multiple appliances, GFCI-protected outlets near water. We evaluate your panel and wiring as part of the estimate so upgrades aren't a mid-project surprise.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A full kitchen remodel typically runs 4-8 weeks once cabinetry and materials are ordered, with cabinet lead times often being the longest single factor. Smaller updates (countertops, backsplash, appliances) move faster. We'll give you a project-specific timeline.
Can I still use part of my kitchen during the remodel?
It depends on the scope — a full gut remodel usually means no kitchen access for part of the project, while a partial update (new counters and cabinets in place) can sometimes leave appliances usable longer. We'll walk through what to expect for your specific project.
Do you handle plumbing relocation for a sink or island move?
Yes — moving a sink, adding an island with plumbing, or relocating a dishwasher are all changes we plan and permit as part of a kitchen remodel.

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