Kitchen Renovation
Transform your kitchen into the heart of your home. From custom cabinetry to premium countertops, Bergen Restoration delivers well-designed kitchens across Bergen County.
Complete Kitchen Transformations
Whether you're updating a few elements or gutting the entire space, our team handles every detail — from design consultation to final walkthrough. We work with you to create a kitchen that fits your lifestyle, taste, and budget.
- Custom cabinet design & installation
- Granite, quartz & marble countertops
- Backsplash tile & accent walls
- Plumbing & fixture upgrades
- Under-cabinet & recessed lighting
- Flooring (hardwood, tile, vinyl)
Serving Bergen County homeowners across Englewood, Tenafly, Fort Lee, Ridgewood, Paramus, Teaneck, Hackensack, Closter, Alpine, Cresskill, Demarest, Bergenfield, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, and Oradell — plus every town in between.
Built Around Renovation Type
From light refreshes to full gut rebuilds and addition-driven kitchen changes — pick the type that fits the home and budget.
Full Kitchen Remodel
Top-to-bottom rebuild: demo, cabinets, counters, electrical, plumbing, flooring, finish.
Explore this optionKitchen Layout Changes
Wall removal, structural beams, island additions, sink and gas re-routing.
Explore this optionOpen-Concept Kitchens
Wall removal between kitchen and living/dining, structural beams, finish coordination.
Explore this optionCabinet Installation
Custom, semi-custom, and stock cabinet installs and refacing.
Explore this optionLuxury Kitchen Renovation
Custom millwork, premium appliances, stone, integrated lighting + audio.
Explore this optionSmall Kitchen Remodeling
Tight-footprint redesigns: vertical storage, drawer bases, scaled appliances.
Explore this optionCondo & Apartment Kitchens
HOA approvals, building protection, elevator scheduling, quiet-hour compliance.
Explore this optionKitchen Water Damage Rebuild
Cabinet teardown, dry-out coordination, insurance documentation, full rebuild.
Explore this optionKitchen Islands
Functional islands with prep, seating, sink, or cooktop — sized for the room.
Explore this optionCountertops & Backsplash
Stone, quartz, solid-surface counters and tile backsplash installs.
Explore this optionPlan Your Kitchen With Confidence
Practical planning guidance from registered Bergen County renovators. Click any category to see detail.
How to Budget a Kitchen Renovation
Bergen County kitchen renovations range from $25,000 refreshes to $275,000+ gut expansions for 2026. The single biggest cost lever is scope, not materials. Ranges below reflect licensed, permitted work.
- Light refresh — $25,000–$45,000 · 2–3 weeks. Paint, hardware, lighting, refacing, new backsplash. Best when layout and cabinet boxes still work.
- Mid-range remodel — $45,000–$85,000 · 5–8 weeks. New semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, new appliances, flooring, same layout.
- High-end — $85,000–$150,000 · 8–12 weeks. Custom cabinetry, natural stone, professional-grade appliances, minor layout adjustments.
- Gut or expansion — $150,000–$275,000+ · 12–20 weeks. Wall removals, plumbing and gas relocation, structural work.
- Typical cost split: cabinetry 30–40%, countertops 8–12%, appliances 10–18%, labor 20–25%, permits 1–3%.
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Cabinet, Countertop & Backsplash Planning
Finishes drive daily experience more than any other kitchen decision. Bergen County 2026 benchmarks for the choices that matter most.
- Cabinetry: stock $180–$320 per linear ft; semi-custom $280–$600/lf (most common); full custom $600–$1,200/lf.
- Countertops: quartz $60–$120/sq ft installed; granite $55–$110; natural marble or quartzite $100–$250+.
- Appliance packages: budget $5,000–$8,000; mid-range $10,000–$18,000; professional-grade $20,000–$40,000+.
- Flooring: engineered hardwood or LVP $8–$15/sq ft installed; porcelain tile $12–$22/sq ft.
- Backsplash: standard tile $15–$35/sq ft installed; slab or large-format stone $60–$120/sq ft.
- Fixtures & hardware: quality faucet $350–$900; cabinet pulls $4–$20 each (budget) or $35–$80 each (premium).
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When to Keep the Existing Layout
Layout changes are the biggest budget inflator in a kitchen renovation. Before committing to move walls or plumbing, it's worth verifying the existing layout actually fails daily use — not just that it looks dated.
- Keep existing layout: saves $8,000–$25,000+ versus moving plumbing, gas, or structural walls.
- Move sink 2–6 feet: $1,500–$3,500 (supply + drain reroute + flooring patch).
- Relocate gas range: $2,500–$5,500 depending on distance and routing.
- Remove non-load-bearing wall: $2,500–$6,500.
- Remove load-bearing wall with beam: $8,500–$25,000+ including engineering, beam, and headers.
- Work triangle test: sink, range, and refrigerator within 4–9 ft of each other (no leg over 9 ft) typically works; beyond that, layout change earns its cost.
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When Moving Plumbing or Walls Makes Sense
Some kitchens justify moving plumbing, gas, or walls. The decision is easier when the existing layout has a functional problem, not just a cosmetic one. 2026 Bergen County pricing:
- New island with working sink + outlets: $4,500–$12,000 in plumbing + electrical beyond cabinetry.
- Load-bearing wall removal: $8,500–$25,000+ (engineering, steel or LVL beam, permits, labor).
- Gas line relocation: $2,500–$5,500 with a dedicated permit and inspection.
- New dedicated 20A circuit: $350–$900 per circuit; main panel upgrade to 200A $2,500–$4,500.
- Prep sink on existing island: $1,800–$3,500 (plumbing only, no new island needed).
- Venting range hood to exterior: $650–$1,800 depending on run length and exterior wall location.
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Kitchen Remodel Timeline — What to Expect
Bergen County kitchens run 2–20 weeks on-site plus 1–6 weeks of permit review and 4–16 weeks of cabinet lead time before construction can start. Plan for the full window.
- Light refresh: 2–3 weeks on-site. Kitchen mostly usable in phases.
- Mid-range remodel: 5–8 weeks. Kitchen fully down for most of it.
- High-end: 8–12 weeks on-site, plus 6–10 weeks of custom cabinet lead time before start.
- Gut or expansion: 12–20 weeks on-site, plus 4–8 weeks of design and engineering.
- Permit turnaround: 1–6 weeks depending on Bergen County town.
- Cabinet lead times (2026): stock 1–2 weeks; semi-custom 4–8 weeks; full custom 10–16+ weeks.
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Permit & Planning Basics in Bergen County
Every Bergen County town runs its own permit office with distinct fees and approval timelines. Licensed, permitted kitchen renovations require multiple sub-code permits plus a final inspection.
- Building permit: $300–$900 based on declared project cost.
- Electrical permit: $100–$350.
- Plumbing permit: $100–$300.
- Gas permit (if applicable): $100–$250.
- Certificate of Occupancy / final inspection: included in building fee or $50–$150.
- Typical total permit cost: $500–$2,000 for a full kitchen renovation.
- Approval times: Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood, Fort Lee, Englewood each run their own schedules (typically 1–6 weeks).
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Pricing and timelines are planning ranges. Final cost and schedule depend on site conditions, access, structural requirements, materials, permit review, inspections, weather, material lead times, and scheduling availability.
Related Bergen service: Kitchen Addition · See: Modern Kitchen — Ridgewood, NJ.
Your Kitchen Renovation Process
Consultation
We visit your home, review scope and priorities, measure, and align on materials and timeline.
Design & selections
We confirm layout changes, materials, appliance requirements, and a realistic construction schedule.
Build
Crew executes the build with organized scheduling, regular check-ins, daily cleanup, and trade coordination.
Walkthrough
Final walkthrough together, punch-list closeout, warranty registration, and project sign-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our kitchen renovations cover demolition, framing and drywall work, new cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, electrical updates, plumbing, appliance coordination, finish carpentry, trim, and painting. We also handle permit applications and municipal inspections. Appliances and specific finishes are selected with you during design.
Yes — and for many Bergen County homeowners, keeping the layout delivers more daily value per dollar than a full gut. A mid-range remodel with new cabinets, counters, flooring, and lighting in the same footprint typically runs less than moving plumbing or walls and often feels just as transformative.
We guide material selection as part of every project — cabinetry grade, countertop options, flooring, lighting, and fixtures. For more ambitious layout changes we coordinate with designers or architects as needed. Most projects do not require a separate designer.
Every project uses a milestone payment schedule tied to agreed phases — set out in writing in your contract. Homeowners who want to finance work typically use third-party home-improvement lenders; we're happy to share the names of lenders other clients have used. Any financing arrangement is between the homeowner and the lender.
For most Bergen County residential projects, 3 to 8 weeks from contract signing to on-site start. Summer and early fall fill fastest. Most planned residential projects are scheduled in advance. We confirm scope, materials, trade coordination, and timing before work begins.
Yes in nearly all cases. Dust control, daily cleanup, and respecting the rest of the home are part of how we run a job. For gut renovations that extend beyond the kitchen, we plan noisy days and major demo around your schedule.
Yes. We coordinate water supply and drain relocation, gas line moves, new circuits, subpanel work where needed, dedicated appliance circuits, and lighting design with licensed plumbing, gas, and electrical trades. All work is permitted and inspected by the town.
Yes. Many Bergen County homes have older electrical panels, cloth-sheathed wiring, galvanized water lines, or cast-iron drains. We flag what needs upgrading during consultation and include upgrades in the written estimate when it affects the new work.
Bergen Restoration provides written workmanship warranty terms with every contract. Manufacturer warranty coverage depends on the selected product, installation requirements, and manufacturer terms. Coverage is reviewed before you sign. If something isn't right within the warranty window, we come back and fix it.
We serve all 70 Bergen County municipalities including Hackensack, Paramus, Ridgewood, Fort Lee, Englewood, Teaneck, Fair Lawn, Cliffside Park, and most communities in between. Residential only.
Yes. Bergen Restoration is a registered New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (NJHIC# 13VH08865500) with commercial general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Documentation is available on request, and we encourage every homeowner to verify credentials before hiring any contractor.
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Commercial general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Documentation available on request.
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