Your Kitchen Remodel Schedule
Before work starts, Deane sends you a schedule showing the order of the work. Timing depends on the size of the job, permits and when materials arrive.
Kitchen Remodeling in St. Johns, FL
Berith Builders remodels kitchens in St. Johns, Jacksonville and the communities in between. We open up closed-off layouts, build large islands, install solid-wood cabinets and quartz or granite counters, and update lighting and backsplashes. Owner Deane Wolfe runs the job from start to finish.
- Free in-home visit
- Written, itemized estimate
- 1-year labor warranty
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Owner-Led
A Kitchen Remodel Run by the Owner
A kitchen remodel touches almost every trade in the house: framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, cabinets, counters, tile and paint. Things go wrong when no one is watching how those trades fit together.
At Berith Builders, that person is Deane. He has 30 years of hands-on construction experience, and he oversees every step on site. He also handles the permits and inspections, so you are not stuck in the middle.
- One point of contact from the first call to the last day
- Free in-home visit and a written, itemized estimate
- Permits and inspections handled for you
- Daily updates by text, email or phone
- 1-year labor warranty plus manufacturer warranties
Older Homes
Opening Up an Older Kitchen
Many homes around St. Johns, Fruit Cove and Mandarin were built 25 to 40 years ago. The kitchen is often closed off from the dining room by a wall, which makes the space feel small and dark.
Taking that wall out is one of the most common changes we make. Often it is a structural wall, so it has to be done right: the load needs to be carried by a new beam, and plumbing, wiring or ductwork inside the wall has to be rerouted. Deane has done this kind of structural work for decades. He will look at the wall, explain what is involved and bring in an engineer when the job calls for one.
The result is an open kitchen and dining area where you can cook and still be part of the room.
Scope
What a Kitchen Remodel Can Include
Every kitchen is different, but a full remodel with Berith Builders can include:
- 01Removing or moving walls
- 02Reworking plumbing, electrical and gas lines
- 03New solid-wood cabinets
- 04Large kitchen islands
- 05Quartz or granite countertops
- 06Waterfall counter edges
- 07Tile backsplashes, including custom and inlay designs
- 08Pendant lights and recessed lighting
- 09New sinks, faucets and appliance hookups
- 10Drywall, trim and paint
Deane coordinates all of the trades so the work happens in the right order.
Materials
Solid-Wood Cabinets
Cabinets take up a big part of a kitchen budget, and they take the most daily use. Deane uses cabinets with solid-wood boxes, not cheap boxes that sag or fall apart when they get wet.
He will help you pick door styles and finishes that fit your home, and he can shop around for the best price on the cabinets you choose.
One thing Deane does not recommend is painting your old cabinets. In his experience, painted cabinets do not hold up well. If your cabinets are worn or dated, new ones are usually the better use of your money.
Layout
Kitchen Islands
A large island is often the center of a new kitchen. It gives you more counter space, more storage and a place for family and guests to sit.
When we plan an island, we look at:
- How much space you need to walk around it
- Whether it will hold a sink or cooktop
- Seating along one or more sides
- Outlets and lighting above it
- Whether a waterfall edge fits the style of the room
Materials
Countertops: Quartz and Granite
Most of our clients pick quartz or granite. Deane prefers quartz for most kitchens.
Granite is still a good choice if you like the look of natural stone. Deane will talk you through both. Waterfall edges, where the counter runs down the side of the island to the floor, are a popular way to give a kitchen a clean, modern look.
Materials
Backsplashes and Custom Tile
A backsplash is one of the easiest places to add personality to a kitchen. We install standard tile backsplashes as well as specialty tile and custom inlays. Deane has built backsplashes with custom inlay designs that ended up being the first thing people noticed in the room.
If you have an idea in mind, bring a photo to the estimate visit.
Lighting
Kitchen Lighting
A kitchen with one ceiling fixture is hard to cook in. Most of our kitchen remodels include recessed lights for general light, pendants over the island and lighting where you prep food. Since walls and ceilings are often open during a remodel, this is the best time to add or move lights.
Style
Updating the Style of Your Kitchen
Many Northeast Florida kitchens were built in the Mediterranean style of the 90s and 2000s, with arches, heavy wood and busy finishes. Today, more homeowners want contemporary, coastal or craftsman styles, with square edges and lighter colors.
Deane can help you choose a style that suits your home and will still look good years from now. He gives design direction on layout and materials, and works with a designer or architect if your project needs one.
Value
Will the Remodel Add Value?
Deane looks at your kitchen the way a builder and someone who knows real estate would. He will tell you which upgrades are likely to pay off when you sell, and which ones mainly add to your own enjoyment.
He will also tell you if you are about to spend more than makes sense for your neighborhood. A kitchen that is far more expensive than the homes around it rarely returns what you put in.
Cost
What Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?
We do not give prices over the phone. The cost depends on:
- The size of the kitchen
- Whether walls come out, and if they are structural
- Moving plumbing, gas or electrical
- Cabinet type and number of cabinets
- Countertop material and edges
- Tile and lighting choices
- Appliances, if they are part of the project
Typical range
Many of the full kitchen remodels Deane takes on run about $45,000 to $60,000. Your number depends on your kitchen and the choices you make.
After the visit, Deane sends a written, itemized estimate, usually within a couple of days. Engineering, architect and permit fees depend on the project.
Living at Home During a Kitchen Remodel
Most homeowners stay in their homes while the kitchen is being redone. Deane works to keep the job site clean and safe and to keep dust and disruption to the rest of the house as low as he can. It helps to set up a small temporary kitchen area with a microwave, a coffee maker and a few dishes.
Our Warranty
Kitchen remodels come with a 1-year labor warranty. Cabinets, counters, fixtures and appliances also carry their manufacturer warranties.
- Deane runs your project himself and is on site
- 30 years of construction experience, including structural work
- Solid-wood cabinets, not cheap boxes
- Help with design, sourcing and finding the best price
- Honest advice about what adds value
- Daily communication from start to finish
- Licensed Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1269953
Kitchen Remodeling Across Northeast Florida
We remodel kitchens in St. Johns, Fruit Cove and Julington Creek, Nocatee, Palm Valley, Mandarin, World Golf Village, St. Augustine and Jacksonville, across St. Johns, Duval and Clay counties.
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Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and dining room?
Usually, yes. If the wall is structural, Deane will plan for a beam and bring in an engineer when needed.
Do I need a designer?
Not always. Deane gives design direction on layout and materials, and works with a designer or architect on larger projects.
Do you handle the plumbing and electrical?
Yes. Deane coordinates the plumbing, electrical and other trades and oversees them on site.
Can you paint my existing cabinets?
No. Deane does not recommend painting cabinets because it does not hold up well. New cabinets are usually the better choice.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. Deane handles the permits and inspections.
What if you find a problem behind the walls?
Deane will show you what he found and talk through your options.
Do you do small kitchen repairs?
No. We focus on full kitchen remodels.
Free In-Home Visit
Start Planning Your Kitchen Remodel
Is your kitchen dark, closed off or stuck in another decade? Call Berith Builders at (904) 865-3289 or send a request. Deane will come look at your kitchen and talk through what you have in mind.
Free Estimate
Request a Free Estimate
Tell us about your project and Deane will call you back to set up a visit to your home.
Phone(904) 865-3289- EmailDeane.wolfe.dw@gmail.com
- Based inSt. Johns, FL
- Service areaSt. Johns, Duval and Clay counties, from Jacksonville to St. Augustine
- LicenseFlorida Certified Building Contractor CBC1269953