Real costs. Real timelines. Real process — based on 50 permitted kitchen projects in Raleigh, NC and over 20 years of renovation experience. No guesswork. No surprises.

Every kitchen is different — but costs aren’t random. Here’s what Lavish has seen across 50 turn-key, permitted kitchen projects, broken down by category so you can see exactly where your budget goes.

These ranges include everything: design, materials, licensed installers, the permitting process, and project management. When you work with Lavish, there is no separate line item for “general contractor markup” that appears later. What you see above is the complete picture — because we handle it all in-house.

Ranges based on 50 turn-key permitted projects in the Raleigh/Wilmington area. Costs may vary based on scope, structural conditions, and material selections.

Most homeowners are surprised by how much happens before a single wall comes down. Here is how Lavish structures every kitchen remodel — from the first conversation to the final photo shoot.

01

Everything before construction — land the vision and project plan

This is where the real work begins — and where most remodels either succeed or struggle. Before we touch a single wall, our design team works through every detail so that construction is a process of executing a clear plan, not making decisions on the fly. Payment #1 purchases your Lavish design hours to start the process.

02

Procure all materials, permits, and set job site expectations

This phase is about momentum and preparation. We pull permits (which takes an average of 10–45 days in Wake County), order and schedule delivery of all materials, and establish clear expectations with you about how your home will operate during construction. Payment #2 is tied to the signed construction agreement.

03

Demolition, framing, and rough-ins — everything behind the walls

Demo day is the milestone clients most look forward to — and the phase that most reveals what’s actually inside the walls. Unforeseen conditions like rot, mold, or out-of-code wiring are addressed here with full transparency. Any additional work is documented and approved before it begins. Payment #3 is due on demo day.

04

Mid-project inspections passed and all finishes installed

This is when your kitchen begins to look like itself. Five inspections must be passed — plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing, and insulation — before walls close. Then everything you selected in Phase 1 goes in. Payment #4 follows passing those inspections.

05

Final inspections, adjustments, cleaning, and photo shoot

We don’t hand you keys and disappear. This phase is where Lavish earns its name — the final inspections, the punch list, the professional cleaning, the photo shoot, and the leadership sign-off. A 1-year warranty certificate is issued at this phase. Payment #5 follows the final inspection pass.