Kitchen Remodeling in Evans, CO

Why Evans Kitchens Are Different from Other NoCo Cities

GIMA Renovation remodels kitchens across every Evans neighborhood — from 1970s ranches in central Evans getting their first open-concept conversion to newer Tuscany homes upgrading from builder-grade to custom. Evans kitchen projects have a different profile than other NoCo cities:

• Evans is the most affordable NoCo market. Median home value sits around $349,000 (vs. Windsor $617k-$666k, Fort Collins ~$540k, Loveland ~$486k). Median household income is $75,563. That means most Evans kitchen remodels are funded by real budgets — not "we're selling next year" prep.
• 1960s-1980s ranch and split-level housing dominates central Evans. South of 37th Street, around the original golf-course corridor, and through downtown, you'll find the largest concentration of original-layout kitchens in NoCo — divided from the living room by a load-bearing wall, with original oak cabinets, laminate counters, and linoleum or vinyl floors.
• Open-concept conversion is one of our most-requested Evans projects. Take down the wall between kitchen and living room, install an engineered beam, and modernize the kitchen. Total scope $12,000 to $50,000+ depending on whether you do the wall plus cosmetic kitchen, or wall plus full kitchen renovation.
• Cabinet painting and refacing are budget-friendly alternatives to full replacement. Original 1970s oak cabinets are typically structurally solid — the issue is the dated look. Painting ($1,500-$5,000) or refacing ($4,000-$9,500) delivers a major visual change for 25-50% of full replacement cost.
• City of Evans permit process is straightforward — CitizenServe online portal, $50 plan review + $75 admin fee, 2-4 weeks per round.
• 10-minute response from our Greeley shop for any water-damage remediation during demo.

Evans Kitchen Remodeling Services We Offer

What an Evans Kitchen Remodel Costs in 2026

Evans kitchen costs sit at the more affordable end of the NoCo market. Realistic 2026 ranges, calibrated against documented Weld County market data and our own project history:

• Cabinet painting refresh — $1,500 to $5,000. Repaint existing cabinets, optional new hardware, new counters and faucet as add-ons. Construction: 3 to 5 days for cabinets only; 1 to 2 weeks paired with counter and fixture work.
• Cabinet refacing — $4,000 to $9,500. New doors, drawer fronts, exterior frame surfaces. New counters and fixtures as add-ons. Construction: 1 to 2 weeks.
• Small kitchen refresh — $7,000 to $15,000. Hardware, new counters, faucet, light fixtures, sometimes cabinet refacing. Existing footprint, no plumbing or electrical moved. Construction: 1 to 2 weeks.
• Mid-range remodel — $20,000 to $35,000. New cabinets (semi-custom or stock), quartz or granite counters, tile backsplash, new flooring, new appliances. Possible minor layout tweaks. Construction: 4 to 6 weeks. The most common substantial Evans project.
• Open-concept wall removal (alone) — $8,000 to $15,000. Engineered beam, columns, HVAC and electrical reroute, drywall finish. No kitchen finish in this scope. Construction: 3 to 5 weeks.
• Open-concept + cosmetic kitchen refresh — $12,000 to $20,000. Wall removal plus paint, counters, fixtures. Construction: 4 to 6 weeks.
• Open-concept + full kitchen renovation — $25,000 to $50,000+. Wall removal plus new cabinets, premium counters, kitchen island, premium appliances. Construction: 8 to 14 weeks. The biggest transformation Evans homeowners typically commission.
• Major remodel without wall removal — $35,000 to $50,000+. Full custom cabinets, premium counters, layout reconfiguration, structural changes, full plumbing/electrical reroute. Less common in Evans than other NoCo cities.

General contractor fees add $5,985 to $7,482 to most Evans projects (already included in our scoped estimates — not on top of them).

1970s/80s Ranch Open-Concept Conversion: Evans Specialty

If your Evans home was built between 1960 and 1990 (particularly central Evans south of 37th Street, downtown Evans, Country Club, and parts of Hunters Reserve), there's an excellent chance the kitchen is walled off from the living room by a load-bearing wall that you want removed. Open-concept conversion is one of our most-requested Evans projects.

What 1970s ranch open-concept conversions typically involve:

• Structural engineer's assessment. Determine the load path. Spec the beam (LVL or steel).
• City of Evans permit through CitizenServe. Structural permits required for load-bearing wall removal.
• HVAC reroute. 1960s-70s ranch homes commonly have supply ducts running through the interior wall between kitchen and living room. We reroute through soffits or ceiling.
• Electrical reroute. Nearly every interior wall has at least one electrical circuit running through it. We reroute via attic or under-floor access.
• Engineered beam install. LVL or steel beam carries the load. Columns or wall returns at each end.
• Drywall, finish, paint. Patch the opening, finish the new opening edges, paint to match (or new color).
• Floor transitions. Match flooring between kitchen and living room where they meet at the new opening.

Typical Evans cost: $8,000 to $15,000 for the wall removal alone. Pair it with a kitchen cosmetic refresh (paint cabinets, new counters, new fixtures) and you're at $12,000 to $20,000 total. Pair it with a full kitchen renovation (new cabinets, premium counters, island, appliances) and you're at $25,000 to $50,000+.

Cabinet Painting vs. Refacing vs. Replacement: An Honest Evans Guide

This is the single most-asked question we get on Evans kitchen projects, and the honest answer depends on your existing cabinets and your budget. Here's how we typically advise:

Paint Your Cabinets ($1,500-$5,000) If:

• The cabinet boxes are structurally solid (no soft frames, no sagging shelves, no water damage).
• You like the layout and don't need to change it.
• You mainly want to change the color (white instead of oak, dark instead of light, etc.).
• You're on a tight budget or want to invest most of the budget elsewhere (counters, appliances, flooring).
• You want fast turnaround — 3 to 5 days for cabinets only.

Reface Your Cabinets ($4,000-$9,500) If:

• The cabinet boxes are structurally solid.
• You want a more substantial visual change than paint — new door style, new material (real wood instead of laminate, for example), new profile.
• The hardware locations don't need to change.
• You want a premium look without full replacement cost.

Replace Your Cabinets ($12,000-$35,000+) If:

• The cabinet boxes are failing — soft frames, sagging shelves, water damage, particleboard delamination.
• You want to change the layout (different cabinet positions, different sizes, add a pantry or island).
• You want premium plywood-box construction to replace builder-grade particleboard.
• You're doing a major remodel with new plumbing and electrical — painted old cabinets often look out of place against new everything else.
• You want full custom from a local NoCo maker (Milarc in Windsor, Tharp in Loveland, Wedgewood/Alpine in Fort Collins).

We tell you honestly which option fits your specific kitchen. No upsell pressure — we'd rather paint your existing cabinets well than sell you replacement cabinets you don't need.

Evans Neighborhood Kitchen Specialties

• Tuscany. Newer east-side subdivision past US-85, 2000s through 2020s construction. Common scope: builder-grade-to-custom upgrades 3-7 years post-closing.
• River Run. Newer neighborhood near the South Platte. Modern kitchens being refreshed or moderately upgraded.
• Hunters Reserve. 1990s-2000s homes. Full kitchen remodels with semi-custom cabinets, new counters, layout tweaks.
• Country Club. Established 1970s-1990s homes around the golf course. Open-concept conversions and full kitchen remodels.
• Sandhill & Riverside. 2013-flood-affected neighborhoods. Kitchen rebuilds often part of broader flood-recovery work. See our Evans water damage restoration page.
• Central Evans (south of 37th Street). 1960s-1980s ranches. The open-concept conversion capital of Evans.
• Downtown Evans. Pre-1950 homes with tight original kitchens. Period considerations, cabinet painting/refacing common because of the small footprint.
• Agricultural-edge properties. Older farmhouses with original kitchens needing full remodels.

The City of Evans Kitchen Permit Process

• No permit usually needed: cabinet swaps, counter swaps, faucet/sink swap with no plumbing relocation, paint, hardware, light fixture swap, appliance replacement in existing locations.
• Permit required: moving plumbing, adding circuits, installing a new gas line for a range, changing the kitchen footprint, removing windows.
• Structural permit + engineered drawings: removing a load-bearing wall (the open-concept conversion). Required for the engineer's stamped beam spec.
• Submittal: City of Evans Building Division (970-475-1110) through the CitizenServe online portal.
• Plan review: 2 to 4 weeks per round. Most clean submittals clear in one round.
• Fees: $50 plan review for addition/remodel + $75 admin fee + permit fees based on project value.
• Payment heads-up: permits valued above $1,500 must be paid by check or e-check rather than credit card.
• Inspections: rough (framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) and final — we schedule and meet each.

Built for Evans Budgets: Phased Remodels

Many Evans kitchen projects span multiple years rather than happening all at once — because Evans budgets often require it. We design phased projects so phase 1 doesn't paint phase 2 into a corner. Common phased Evans kitchen sequences:

• Year 1 ($5,000-$10,000): Cabinet painting + new counters + new sink/faucet + new light fixtures. Major visual change at lower cost.
• Year 3 ($4,000-$8,000): Appliance upgrade + tile backsplash + maybe new hardware. Modernize the function and finish details.
• Year 5 ($25,000-$40,000): Open-concept conversion + full custom cabinet replacement + premium counter upgrade. The full transformation when budget allows.

Design considerations for phased projects:

• Choose paint colors that work with future counters. Don't pick a green cabinet color if you're planning to upgrade to a black-veined quartz counter later.
• Position cabinet hardware that works with the future replacement. Some hardware placements are inflexible across cabinet styles.
• Plan plumbing locations to support a future island. Adding a plumbing run later is much harder than running it during the wall-removal phase.
• Electrical planning — install pendant-light boxes above future island locations during phase 1, even if you're not installing the island until phase 3.

Why Evans Homeowners Choose GIMA Renovation for Kitchens

• One contractor for design, cabinetry, structural, plumbing, electrical, and finish — no handoff.
• 1970s/80s ranch open-concept conversion specialty — the defining Evans kitchen project.
• Cabinet painting and refacing as honest budget-friendly options — we'll paint your existing cabinets if that's the right call, even though it's lower revenue for us.
• Phased remodel design — year-1, year-3, year-5 sequenced projects designed so each phase supports the next.
• City of Evans permit experience — CitizenServe portal, 2-4 week plan review, fee structure.
• 10-minute response from Greeley for any water-damage that surfaces during demo.
• Built for Evans budgets — honest line-item scopes, tier-appropriate materials, no change-order ambushes.
• Damage-restoration capability built in — for 2013-flood-affected kitchens, we already handle the mitigation work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Evans?

Cabinet painting $1.5k–$5k; refacing $4k–$9.5k; small refresh $7k–$15k; mid-range remodel $20k–$35k; open-concept wall removal alone $8k–$15k; open-concept + cosmetic $12k–$20k; open-concept + full kitchen $25k–$50k+.

Can you convert my 1970s Evans ranch kitchen to open concept?

Yes — one of our most-requested Evans projects. Load-bearing wall removal with engineered beam, HVAC and electrical reroute (most 1970s ranches have ducts AND circuits in the wall). $8k-$15k for wall alone, more paired with kitchen work.

Should I paint, reface, or replace my cabinets?

Paint if boxes are solid and you mainly want a color change. Reface if you want a bigger visual change. Replace if boxes are failing, you need layout changes, or you want premium custom from Milarc/Tharp. We tell you honestly.

Which Evans neighborhoods do you remodel kitchens in?

All of them — Tuscany, River Run, Hunters Reserve, Country Club, Sandhill, Riverside, central Evans (south of 37th Street), downtown Evans, ag-edge properties.

How long does it take?

1 to 12 weeks construction depending on scope. Painting: 3-5 days. Refacing: 1-2 weeks. Mid-range remodel: 4-6 weeks. Open-concept with full kitchen: 8-14 weeks.

Do I need a permit?

Not for cosmetic swaps in existing footprint. Yes for plumbing reroutes, new circuits, gas lines, footprint changes, or load-bearing wall removal. CitizenServe portal, 2-4 week plan review.

Can you phase my remodel to fit my budget?

Yes — year-1, year-3, year-5 sequences designed so each phase supports the next. We plan paint colors, hardware positions, plumbing runs, and electrical installs with future phases in mind.

Ready to Remodel Your Evans Kitchen?

Call (970) 836-4334 to schedule a free on-site walkthrough, or send a message through our contact page with photos of your current kitchen. We'll measure, talk through honest tier options based on your budget, and send a written, line-item estimate within a few business days — no pressure, no obligation.

See also: all our Evans services, our main kitchen remodeling page, Loveland kitchen remodeling, Fort Collins kitchen remodeling, Windsor kitchen remodeling (Milarc Cabinets), or other Northern Colorado service areas.