Kitchen Remodeling in Lawrence, NY

New floors, repaired walls, backsplash tile, trim and paint for the busiest room in the house.

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Floors & walls
Backsplash tile
Trim & paint

The kitchen is where a household actually lives, and it is the room where a remodel is felt most while it is happening. Cooking, cleanup and storage all have to be rerouted for weeks. Good kitchen remodeling in Lawrence is as much about planning the order of the work as it is about the finished look.

EM Construction takes on the surface work and finish carpentry that make up most of a kitchen update: tearing out old flooring, repairing or replacing walls, installing floors and backsplash tile, hanging doors, adding trim and painting. Kitchens were named by Ervin Cruz alongside bathrooms as the main remodeling projects the crew takes on.

Cabinet and countertop supply, appliance installation, plumbing and electrical are separate pieces. We do not do electrical work. At the quote stage we map out which parts we handle and which trades need to be scheduled around us, so nothing is assumed.

When it is time to remodel the kitchen

Flooring that is cupped, cracked or stained around the sink and dishwasher
Walls with grease buildup, old patches or damage left by earlier appliance or cabinet changes
A backsplash with failing grout or missing tiles behind the stove and sink
A layout where the main walkway or work area feels cramped because of an old wall or doorway
Doors and trim that are beaten up and no longer match a refreshed room
Planning to sell and wanting the kitchen to photograph and show better

What drives the price of a kitchen remodel

Kitchen budgets vary more than most because so much depends on choices outside our scope of work. For the part we handle, these factors matter most:

The size of the kitchen and how much flooring and wall area needs work
The type of flooring or tile chosen and how complex the layout is
The condition of the walls and subfloor once the old materials come out
Whether walls are being removed or openings changed, which affects other trades
How much of the cabinet, countertop and appliance schedule has to be coordinated with other contractors
Whether the home is occupied, which affects how the work is phased

The order we work in on a kitchen

Plan the sequence around how you cook
We talk through what stays and what goes and set an order of work that keeps a temporary kitchen workable, such as a microwave and sink corner, for as long as possible.
Clear and protect
Cabinets, appliances and furnishings are protected or removed. Floors and doorways are covered, and dust is kept contained to the kitchen as much as we can.
Repair the walls and level the floor
We patch and finish walls and prepare the floor, since new flooring and tile only look as good as the surface under them.
Install flooring and backsplash tile
New floor goes down before or after cabinets depending on the plan, and backsplash tile is set once counters are in so the lines meet cleanly.
Trim, doors and paint
Final carpentry and a fresh coat of paint pull the room together. We clean the space and walk through it with you.

Why EM Construction for kitchens

A kitchen remodel with several separate contractors turns into a scheduling problem: floors wait for walls, tile waits for counters and paint waits for everyone. Having one crew do the walls, floors, tile, trim and paint reduces the number of handoffs we control to nearly none.

We also work in houses where the kitchen is attached to an older structure. Floors may slope, walls may not be plumb and doorways may be oddly sized. We have the patience to measure and fit instead of forcing standard parts into a nonstandard space.

We handle kitchen projects for homeowners and landlords in Lawrence and nearby towns such as Lawrence, NY and Cedarhurst, NY.

Kitchen Remodeling questions, answered

Can you work while we live in the house?

Yes. Most kitchen remodels happen in occupied homes. We plan a temporary setup and keep the work area contained, though you should expect disruption in the kitchen itself.

Do you install cabinets and countertops?

Our work centers on floors, walls, tile, doors, trim and paint. For cabinet and countertop supply and installation, we can coordinate with your chosen supplier, and we will confirm at the quote stage exactly which parts we handle.

Should the floor go in before or after the cabinets?

It depends on the plan. Floating floors and tile often go in before base cabinets so the floor runs wall to wall, which makes later changes easier. Some projects do cabinets first to save flooring material. We will recommend the order that suits yours.

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Timelines depend on lead times for materials and how many trades are involved. We give you a schedule once the scope is clear and tell you if material delays change it.

Can you update just the backsplash and flooring?

Yes. A partial refresh with new floors, backsplash tile and a repaint is a common project and often makes a bigger difference than people expect.