Kitchen Remodeling in Greeley, CO

Greeley's One-Contractor Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel is the most complex room in the house to renovate — cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electrical, lighting, flooring, drywall, paint, appliances, and often a structural beam all have to land on the same schedule, in the same kitchen, without breaking the budget. Most Greeley homeowners end up coordinating three or four trades themselves, or paying a designer who then sub-contracts everyone out.

GIMA Renovation handles every phase under one contract. Design, custom cabinetry, countertop installation, kitchen islands, open-concept wall removal, plumbing reroutes, new circuits, tile, flooring, and the final coat of paint are all delivered by the same team, on one written line-item scope, with one project manager you actually talk to. We're a family-owned Greeley contractor serving Evans, Windsor, Fort Collins, Loveland, and the rest of Northern Colorado.

Kitchen Remodeling Services We Offer in Greeley

Every Greeley kitchen project starts the same way: an on-site walkthrough, a written scope, and one team that delivers it. Our kitchen remodeling services cover the full spectrum, from a cosmetic refresh to a full structural reconfiguration:

What Does a Greeley Kitchen Remodel Cost in 2026?

Most local pages dodge this question. We'll answer it directly, using documented Greeley-market data and our own project history. Your actual estimate depends on the size of the kitchen, cabinet tier, countertop material, and how much plumbing, electrical, or structural work has to move — but here's the realistic range for Greeley, Evans, and Windsor homes in 2026:

• Minor refresh — $11,000 to $16,000. Paint, hardware, new countertops, sink and faucet, light fixtures, possibly cabinet refacing. Existing footprint, no plumbing or electrical moved. Construction: 1 to 2 weeks.
• Mid-range remodel — $22,000 to $32,000. New cabinets (semi-custom), quartz or granite counters, tile backsplash, new flooring, updated lighting, new appliances. Same footprint or minor layout tweaks. Construction: 4 to 8 weeks.
• Major remodel — $28,000 to $42,000+. New cabinets (often custom), premium counters, layout reconfiguration, kitchen island add or expansion, structural changes, full plumbing/electrical reroute. Construction: 10 to 16 weeks.
• Open-concept conversion add-on — +$15,000 to $35,000. Load-bearing wall removal, engineered beam, columns, electrical and HVAC rerouting, drywall and finish. Stacks on top of any of the tiers above.

Every estimate we send is a written, line-item scope — cabinets, counters, demo, plumbing, electrical, drywall, paint, and finish carry their own line so you can see exactly what each dollar is doing. No change-order ambushes after demo.

Our 6-Step Kitchen Remodel Process

Every Greeley kitchen we remodel follows the same documented process so you know what's next and what it costs at each phase.

1. On-site consultation & measure. We visit your kitchen, listen to how you actually cook in it, measure every surface, photograph existing conditions, and identify the structural, plumbing, and electrical constraints.
2. Design & written scope. Layout drawings, cabinet plan, countertop and finish selections, lighting plan, and a written line-item estimate. You see every number before you sign.
3. Permits, orders & pre-construction. We pull City of Greeley or Weld County permits, order cabinets (the long-lead-time item), and confirm material delivery dates. We don't start demo until the cabinets have a confirmed ship date.
4. Demo & rough-in. Old kitchen comes out. Plumbing and electrical are rerouted. If we're removing a wall, the engineered beam goes in. Rough inspections are passed.
5. Cabinets, counters & finishes. Cabinets are installed, templated for counter fabrication, counters are fabricated and set, tile backsplash and flooring go in, paint and trim follow.
6. Appliance install, punch-list & final walkthrough. Appliances are installed and tested, the punch-list is closed, final inspection is passed, and we hand over a finished kitchen you can use that night.

Custom vs. Semi-Custom vs. Stock Cabinets

Cabinets are usually the single largest line in a kitchen remodel. Here's the honest breakdown of the three tiers we install:

• Stock cabinets. Pre-built in fixed sizes, in stock at suppliers, ship in 1 to 2 weeks. Lowest cost. Limited size and finish options. Right for cosmetic refreshes, rentals, and tight timelines.
• Semi-custom cabinets. Built to order from a manufacturer's catalog with size, depth, and finish adjustments. Ship in 4 to 8 weeks. Mid-range cost. The sweet spot for most Greeley remodels — you get the look and fit of custom at 60 to 70% of the cost.
• Custom cabinets. Built from scratch by a local cabinet maker to your exact specs — non-standard heights, inset doors, integrated appliance panels, unique species, custom finishes. Ship in 6 to 12 weeks. Highest cost. Right for historic homes, awkward kitchens, or homeowners who want a one-of-a-kind result.

We install all three tiers and walk you through the cost / timeline / flexibility tradeoff with samples in your kitchen, in your lighting, before you commit.

Open-Concept Kitchen Conversions in Greeley

Greeley's 1970s, '80s, and '90s ranches, split-levels, and tri-levels often divide the kitchen from the living and dining rooms with a load-bearing wall. Opening it up is the single biggest transformation we deliver — the kitchen feels twice as large, the light from south-facing windows reaches the back of the house, and the entire main level becomes one shared space.

What looks like “just removing a wall” almost always involves:

• A structural engineer's assessment and stamped drawings.
• An engineered LVL or steel beam spanning the opening to carry the load.
• Columns, wall returns, or flush-beam framing at each end.
• Rerouting any electrical, HVAC duct, or plumbing currently running inside the wall.
• City of Greeley structural permits and inspections.
• Drywall, flooring transitions, and ceiling repair where the old wall used to live.

We handle every piece of that scope — engineering, permit, beam, structural framing, rerouting, and finish — as part of the same kitchen contract.

Permits for Kitchen Remodels in Greeley & Weld County

Whether your project needs a permit depends on the scope, not the budget. Here's the general rule for kitchens inside Greeley city limits and Weld County:

• Usually no permit: swapping cabinets, counters, sinks, faucets, flooring, lighting fixtures, and appliances inside the existing footprint with no electrical or plumbing changes.
• Permit required: moving plumbing, adding circuits, adding a new gas line for a range, changing the kitchen footprint, or adding new windows or exterior doors.
• Structural permit + engineering required: removing a load-bearing wall, adding a kitchen addition, or any change that affects framing.

We pull every required permit as part of the scope, schedule rough and final inspections, and hand you the closed permit at completion. You never deal with the building department directly.

Why Greeley Homeowners Choose GIMA Renovation for Kitchen Remodels

We're a local Greeley team, family-owned, licensed, and insured. Every kitchen we remodel includes:

• One contractor for design, structural, plumbing, electrical, and finish — no handoff, no second estimate, no scheduling gap.
• Written, line-item scope before any work begins. You see what each dollar is doing.
• Permits & inspections handled for you — we own the building-department relationship.
• Clean, protected job sites — floor protection, zip-walls, daily cleanup, and a containment plan so the rest of the house stays usable.
• Damage-restoration capability built in — if a leak or fire surfaces mid-remodel, we already do mitigation in-house.
• Local Greeley phone number — we answer, in town, and the same project manager runs your job from estimate to final walkthrough.

Service Area: Greeley & Northern Colorado

We remodel kitchens throughout Greeley, Evans, Windsor, Fort Collins, Loveland, Johnstown, Severance, Eaton, Kersey, La Salle, and Milliken, plus surrounding Weld and Larimer County communities. If your kitchen is in Northern Colorado, call (970) 836-4334 to schedule a free on-site walkthrough.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Greeley, CO?

Most Greeley kitchen remodels fall into three tiers: minor refresh $11k–$16k, mid-range $22k–$32k, and major remodel $28k–$42k+. Cost scales with cabinet tier (stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom), countertop material, appliance package, and whether plumbing or electrical needs to move. We publish a written, line-item scope before any work begins so you can see exactly what each tier covers in your specific kitchen.

How long does a kitchen remodel take in Greeley?

Construction usually runs 4 to 12 weeks. A cosmetic refresh wraps in 1 to 2 weeks; a mid-range remodel runs 4 to 8 weeks; major remodels with structural changes run 10 to 16 weeks of construction plus 4 to 8 weeks of design and permit time. Cabinet lead time is the most common bottleneck — custom orders run 6 to 10 weeks from sign-off.

Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Greeley or Weld County?

Cosmetic work in the existing footprint usually doesn't need a permit. Moving plumbing or electrical, adding a gas line, changing the footprint, or removing a load-bearing wall does require a permit (and engineered drawings for structural changes). We pull every required permit, schedule inspections, and hand you the closed permit at completion.

What's the difference between custom, semi-custom, and stock cabinets?

Stock cabinets are pre-built in fixed sizes, ship in 1 to 2 weeks, and cost the least. Semi-custom cabinets are built to order from a manufacturer's catalog with size and finish adjustments, ship in 4 to 8 weeks, and sit in the middle. Custom cabinets are built from scratch by a local cabinet maker, ship in 6 to 12 weeks, and cost the most. We install all three and help you pick the right level for your budget, timeline, and kitchen footprint.

Quartz or granite countertops — which is better for a Greeley kitchen?

Both work well. Quartz is engineered, non-porous, never needs sealing, and is ideal for busy kitchens or a modern clean look. Granite is natural stone, every slab is unique, handles heat better, and needs sealing about once a year. For most Greeley kitchens, quartz wins on maintenance and granite wins on heat tolerance and one-of-a-kind veining. We'll bring slab samples to your kitchen so you see how each reads in your lighting before you choose.

Can I open up my kitchen to the living room?

Almost always. The wall is often load-bearing in Greeley's ranches and split-levels, which means engineering, an LVL or steel beam, and a structural permit. We handle the engineer, the City of Greeley permit, the beam install, electrical/HVAC rerouting, and the finish work as one scope. Most open-concept conversions add $15,000 to $35,000 on top of the base kitchen remodel.

Can I stay in my home during the kitchen remodel?

Yes — most homeowners do. We set up a temporary kitchen station, contain the active work area with zip-walls and floor protection, and clean daily. You'll typically lose kitchen access for 3 to 5 weeks on a mid-range remodel. For projects with structural work, we batch the noisiest phases into specific days so you can plan around them.

Ready to Remodel Your Greeley Kitchen?

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