THE BRIEF
A 1928 bungalow kitchen with three doors, a chimney in the wrong place and lead paint on every piece of trim.
WHAT WE DID
Lead-safe demolition, the old chimney and one load-bearing wall removed with an LVL beam, new wiring and plumbing to an island, inset cabinets, quartz counters and a range hood ducted outside.
RESULT
Ten weeks from demolition to dinner. Final $96,800 against a $95,400 estimate; the difference was tile the owners upgraded themselves.
THE SCOPE, LINE BY LINE
EPA lead-safe demolition and cleanup｜Chimney removed, bearing wall replaced with an LVL beam｜New circuits and plumbing to the island｜Inset cabinets and quartz counters｜Range hood ducted to the outside
WHAT THE OWNER SAID
“The estimate said $95,400. The final invoice said $96,800, and the difference was tile we upgraded ourselves.”
