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Walk-Out Basement Finish with Full Kitchen Build-Out
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Kansas City Kitchen Remodeling Contractor
A kitchen remodel is one of the most connected projects in a home. Cabinet layout sets appliance clearances, sink and plumbing locations, and lighting and electrical placement; countertops are templated from installed cabinets; backsplash and flooring follow. Decker Service Professionals helps Kansas City-area homeowners plan those decisions in the right order and coordinates the cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, carpentry, painting, and light plumbing and electrical work needed to take an existing kitchen from planning through completion.
- Licensed Class C Residential Building Contractor
- Fully Insured
- Detailed Written Project Scopes
- 2-Year Workmanship Warranty on Remodeling Projects
Common Reasons Kansas City Homeowners Remodel a Kitchen
Most kitchen remodels start with how the room works, not just how it looks. These are the problems homeowners most often bring to us in existing kitchens.
Poor Layout or Workflow
Limited prep space between the sink and range, tight walkways, or a work area that forces people to cross paths during everyday cooking.
Limited or Hard-to-Use Storage
Deep corner cabinets, shallow uppers, or a missing pantry that leave usable space on the table. Cabinet layout, pantry capacity, and organization are planned together.
Dated Cabinetry or Worn Surfaces
Aging cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, walls, or trim that are worn, damaged, or difficult to keep clean.
Appliance, Lighting & Utility Limitations
A refrigerator or dishwasher that no longer fits its opening, dark work surfaces, too few receptacles, or sink and ventilation locations that limit what the layout can do.
Several Connected Problems at Once
When cabinets, counters, flooring, and lighting all need attention, handling them as one planned project avoids tearing out new work to fix the next item.
Kitchen Remodeling Services
These items are rarely independent. A cabinet change can move the sink, a new range can require different ventilation, and a countertop choice can affect backsplash height and cabinet support. Decker scopes them together around the existing space, selected products, and homeowner goals.
- Demolition and removal
- Framing and carpentry
- Drywall and wall repairs
- Cabinet removal and installation
- Cabinet modification and field-fit carpentry where appropriate
- Countertop coordination and installation
- Backsplash installation
- Flooring
- Trim and finish carpentry
- Interior painting
- Sink, faucet, disposal, dishwasher connections, and other light plumbing work associated with the remodel
- Coordination of major plumbing work when required
- Lighting, switches, receptacles, and other light electrical work associated with the remodel
- Coordination of major electrical work when required
- Appliance-space coordination
- Range hood / ventilation coordination where included
- Doors and openings when included in the scope
- Crown, base, beadboard/paneling, and similar finish details when part of the scope
Not every kitchen project includes every item listed. The scope is defined around the existing space, the selected products, and the homeowner’s goals.
What a Well-Planned Kitchen Remodel Can Improve
Better Workflow
Improve prep space, circulation, appliance placement, and the way the kitchen works from day to day.
More Useful Storage
Improve cabinet, pantry, and organizational space to make the kitchen easier to use.
Improved Lighting & Function
Coordinate lighting, receptacles, work areas, and appliance locations with the planned layout.
A More Cohesive Finish
Coordinate cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring, trim, paint, and fixtures as one project rather than disconnected updates.
How a Kitchen Remodel Is Sequenced
What comes first: existing conditions and measurements. Before anything is ordered, we look at the walls, floor, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation that are already there, then plan cabinets and appliances around real dimensions. Major selections such as cabinets, appliances, sink, faucet, and countertop material are made early because each one affects the others.
Typical order of work: demolition, evaluation of exposed conditions, rough plumbing and electrical changes, drywall and repairs, flooring where the scope calls for it, cabinet installation, countertop templating from the installed cabinets, countertop installation, backsplash, then trim, paint, fixtures, appliance connections, and a final punch list. The exact order shifts with the scope, but cabinets set before countertops are measured, and countertops go in before the backsplash.
During demolition, exposed conditions are evaluated. If concealed deterioration, framing issues, plumbing conditions, electrical concerns, subfloor problems, or field-fit issues are uncovered, we document what was found, explain the recommended next step, and review how it affects the project before proceeding.
Cabinet and appliance coordination: appliance specifications are confirmed before cabinets are ordered, because refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and hood dimensions set cabinet openings, clearances, and utility locations.
Where major plumbing or electrical work is required, Decker coordinates that work as part of the overall project. The goal is to keep cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, appliances, and finish work moving in an organized sequence.
For more on what a remodel can improve day to day, read kitchen remodeling benefits for function, storage and daily use.
Featured Kitchen Remodeling Projects
Completed Decker kitchen work, documented from existing conditions through the finished result, including the scope, materials, and field decisions along the way.
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Why Homeowners Choose Decker for Kitchen Remodeling
Decker brings more than 30 years of residential construction experience to Kansas City kitchens as a licensed Class C Residential Building Contractor, fully insured, with a 2-year workmanship warranty on remodeling projects.
Detailed Written Kitchen Scopes
The written scope defines the planned work, included areas, who supplies major selections, and known conditions before construction begins.
One Contractor Coordinating the Trades
Decker sequences cabinetry, carpentry, countertops, tile, drywall, flooring, painting, and light plumbing and electrical work, and coordinates major plumbing or electrical work when required.
Dimensions Checked Before Products Arrive
Cabinet, appliance, sink, faucet, and countertop specifications are reviewed against field measurements so fit problems are caught on paper instead of during installation.
Clear Decisions When Conditions Change
When demolition uncovers concealed conditions, or a homeowner requests a change, we explain what was found, the options, and the effect on cost and schedule before moving forward.
What Homeowners Say About Working With Decker
Reviews from Kansas City-area homeowners who have completed kitchen remodeling and other projects with Decker Service Professionals.
Genia Ladish
“I had Decker Service Professionals remodel my kitchen. Guy came out and gave me an estimate. Him and his crew of Dustin, Rick and Charles were great to work with. They cleaned up every day and didn’t leave a mess. I was able to trust the crew alone in my house. That’s a big plus! Their workmanship was great! I am talking with Guy now about doing my bathroom. I highly recommend this Company!”
Carol McCaslin
“The transformation of our kitchen is remarkable. Their attention to detail is amazing.”
Matt Aripoli
“Fantastic organization . Guy, Lisa, and Luis are awesome. It is nice to work with a contractor who is transparent and responsive. Workmanship is top notch as well. Highly recommend.”
Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
Kitchen remodeling costs vary considerably depending on the size of the kitchen, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, flooring, electrical and plumbing changes, and how much of the existing layout is being changed. As a general planning range, a kitchen facelift or focused update may fall around $10,000–$20,000, while a more complete kitchen remodel commonly starts around $35,000 and can exceed $45,000 depending on the scope and selections. The largest cost drivers are cabinetry, countertop material, appliances, and whether plumbing, electrical, or walls move. Decker develops a detailed project scope and reviews major selections before work begins so pricing reflects the actual project rather than a generic square-foot price. On remodeling projects, Decker uses cost-plus pricing: homeowners see actual labor, material, and subcontracted costs, billed at clearly established rates and markups, so the effect of each selection or change is clear when the decision is made.
The schedule depends on the size and complexity of the project, cabinet and countertop lead times, product availability, inspections where required, and any conditions discovered after demolition. A focused kitchen update may require much less time than a full remodel involving cabinetry, countertops, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and other trades. Decker reviews the expected sequence before work begins and communicates changes that affect the schedule.
Yes. Not every kitchen project requires complete cabinet replacement. Depending on the condition and layout of the existing cabinetry, a project may focus on countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, paint, trim, fixtures, or other improvements. We evaluate the existing kitchen and define which components will remain and which will be replaced.
Yes. Homeowners may select or purchase certain products themselves, or Decker can help coordinate selections and suppliers depending on the project. The written scope identifies who is supplying major items so ordering, delivery, installation, and warranty responsibilities are clear.
Existing kitchens sometimes contain conditions that cannot be fully evaluated until cabinets, countertops, walls, flooring, or other finishes are removed. If concealed damage, framing issues, plumbing conditions, electrical concerns, or other unexpected conditions are discovered, Decker documents what was found, discusses the recommended solution, and reviews the effect on the project before additional work proceeds.
Yes, depending on the existing construction and project scope. Decker performs light plumbing and electrical work associated with remodeling and coordinates major plumbing or electrical work when required. Layout changes involving sinks, appliances, ventilation, electrical service, or significant utility relocation are evaluated during project planning.
Usually not, although the kitchen may be partially or completely unavailable during portions of the project. Homeowners should expect some disruption to cooking, food storage, and normal kitchen use. Before construction begins, we discuss access, work hours, dust protection, project sequencing, and periods when major kitchen components will be unavailable.
Countertops are typically templated after the cabinets are installed and leveled, because the fabricator measures from the actual cabinet tops and walls rather than drawings. The backsplash goes in after the countertops are set, so tile or other material starts from the finished counter surface. Sink, faucet, and cooktop selections need to be confirmed before templating because they determine the cutouts.
Major selections should be made as early as practical because cabinet dimensions, appliances, sinks, faucets, countertops, flooring, backsplash, lighting, and hardware can affect one another. Confirming important dimensions and selections before installation reduces delays and helps identify field-fit issues before products arrive.
Kitchen Remodeling Across the Kansas City Area
Decker Service Professionals serves homeowners throughout the Kansas City metro, including communities across the Northland, eastern Jackson County, and Johnson County.
Decker serves homeowners throughout Liberty, Gladstone, Independence and the Kansas City metro.
- Blue Springs
- Excelsior Springs
- Gladstone
- Independence
- Kansas City Northland
- Kearney
- Leawood
- Lee’s Summit
- Liberty
- Parkville
- Prairie Village
- Smithville
Discuss Your Kitchen Remodel
Tell us what works in your kitchen and what does not: layout, storage, appliances, lighting, and any cabinets, countertops, or other selections you already have in mind. Whether you are still setting priorities or ready to price a defined scope, we’ll review the details and follow up to talk through timing and next steps.