Process Overview

Five phases that bring structure to your kitchen remodel.

01

Consultation

We start by understanding the home, the current kitchen, your goals, project concerns, timing, and whether the scope is a fit.

02

Scope & Planning

We define what is changing, what needs to stay, what trades are involved, and what decisions need to be made before construction.

03

Selections & Coordination

Cabinetry, counters, backsplash, plumbing fixtures, lighting, appliances, hardware, flooring, and finishes are coordinated before field work begins.

04

Build Execution

The project moves through demolition, rough-ins, drywall, surfaces, cabinetry, tile, trim, paint, and installation sequencing.

05

Final Walkthrough

We review details, address punch-list items, verify finish expectations, and close the project with a cleaner handoff.

Phase 01

Consultation and project fit.

The first phase is about understanding what you want to change and whether the project is aligned with how Davis & Co Builds works. We discuss the existing kitchen, the condition of the space, your goals, the level of finish you are considering, and the timeline you have in mind.

This is also where we identify early concerns: layout limitations, aging electrical or plumbing, appliance needs, cabinet expectations, open-concept goals, flooring transitions, and whether the project affects adjacent rooms.

Understand your goals for the kitchen
Discuss current problems with layout, storage, lighting, or function
Review general scope and desired finish level
Identify timeline expectations and project constraints
Determine whether the project is a fit for the next planning step

Phase 02

Scope definition and planning.

Once the project direction is clear, the next step is defining what the remodel actually includes. This is where vague ideas become a more organized scope.

For kitchens, scope planning is especially important because one decision can affect several trades. Moving a sink affects plumbing, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, and possibly electrical.

Clarify demolition and removal scope
Evaluate layout changes and appliance locations
Identify plumbing, electrical, lighting, and ventilation needs
Review flooring, drywall, trim, paint, and finish transitions
Define project assumptions before construction begins

Phase 03

Selections, materials, and coordination.

A kitchen remodel can slow down quickly when selections are not made early enough. Cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, lighting, appliances, tile, hardware, flooring, and paint colors should be coordinated before construction.

This phase is designed to reduce late decisions. We help identify what needs to be selected, what needs to be ordered, and what information each trade needs before work begins.

Cabinetry layout, style, and storage planning
Countertop material, edge profile, and slab coordination
Backsplash tile, grout, pattern, and layout considerations
Sink, faucet, disposal, and plumbing fixture selections
Lighting, switches, outlets, under-cabinet lighting, and appliance coordination
Hardware, paint, flooring, trim, and final finish details

Phase 04

Construction and build execution.

The build phase is where planning becomes field execution. Kitchen remodeling typically moves through demolition, rough framing or adjustments, electrical and plumbing rough-ins, drywall repair, flooring, cabinetry, counters, tile, trim, paint, fixture installation, and final detail work.

Sequencing matters. Cabinets cannot be installed before rough-ins are ready. Countertops cannot be templated properly until cabinetry is set.

Site protection and demolition
Framing adjustments, rough plumbing, electrical, and ventilation
Drywall repair, surface prep, and flooring coordination
Cabinet installation and countertop templating
Backsplash, trim, paint, fixtures, lighting, and hardware
Ongoing coordination of trade sequence and jobsite expectations

Phase 05

Final walkthrough, detail review, and closeout.

The final phase is not just about finishing the last visible item. It is about reviewing the kitchen as a complete space.

The goal is to close the project cleanly so the kitchen feels finished, functional, and ready for daily use.

Final walkthrough and detail review
Punch-list identification and completion
Cabinet, hardware, fixture, and finish checks
Jobsite cleanup and final presentation
Closeout conversation and next-step guidance

A Kitchen Renovation Process guide.