Kitchen projects you can request
Kitchen remodeling
Full kitchen remodels, from layout and cabinets to counters, floors and lighting.
Kitchen cabinets and refacing
New cabinet installation or refacing the boxes you already have.
Countertop installation
Quartz, granite, butcher block and laminate counters measured and installed.
Open-concept kitchens
Opening a closed or galley kitchen to the dining or living room.
Kitchen flooring
Tile, vinyl plank, laminate and hardwood floors for kitchens.
Kitchen lighting
Recessed, under-cabinet and pendant lighting for working kitchens.
Kitchen updates
Smaller refresh projects: backsplash, sink, hardware, paint and fixtures.
If you live in Pleasantville and your kitchen feels cramped, dated or hard to cook in, you are in good company. Send us a short description of what you want to change, and we pass your request to a local kitchen contractor who works in the village. They call or email you, come look at the room, and give you a written price. Sending a request is free, and you decide what happens next.
Pleasantville is a small village in the Town of Mount Pleasant, built around a walkable downtown and its Metro-North station on the Harlem Line. A lot of the houses within walking distance of the station are colonials, capes and Tudors from the first half of the 20th century, set on modest lots. Farther from the center you find more houses from the 1950s and later. Each of those eras tends to come with its own kind of kitchen.
In the older village houses, the kitchen is often a closed room at the back, sometimes a narrow galley, with a doorway to the dining room and not much wall space for cabinets. Owners usually want more counter room, better storage and a clearer path between the sink, the stove and the refrigerator. In the 1950s houses, the kitchen may be a little larger but still walled off from the living space. Opening it up is one of the most common requests we hear about.
Because so many Pleasantville kitchens are small, the planning matters more than the size of the budget. A good layout can make a 120 square foot room work far better than it does now. Tell the contractor how you cook, how many people use the kitchen at once and what bothers you most about the current room. That gives them what they need to suggest a plan and a realistic price.
Before you hire a kitchen contractor
Describe the project once on the estimate form and a local kitchen contractor gets in touch, so you are not calling down a list of names.
Sending a request costs nothing. You see the contractor's price and scope before you agree to anything.
Our cost tables use published ranges with sources named, so you have a sense of a fair price before the first visit.
Westchester County requires home improvement contractors to be licensed by its Department of Consumer Protection. Ask for the license number and proof of insurance.
A written contract should list the scope, the materials, the payment schedule and who pulls the permit.
How it works
- Tell us about the projectUse the estimate form to describe the kitchen, what you want to change and your town.
- We pass it onWe send your request to a local kitchen contractor who works in your part of Westchester.
- The contractor reaches outThey contact you to ask questions and set up a visit to measure the room.
- You decideYou get a written price and scope from the contractor and choose whether to go ahead.
Making a small kitchen work harder
Small kitchens reward careful planning. Taller upper cabinets that run to the ceiling add storage without taking floor space. Deep drawers in the base cabinets are easier to use than shelves you have to kneel to reach. A pull-out pantry can fit in a gap as narrow as nine inches. Moving the refrigerator out of a tight corner can open up a run of counter where it is needed most.
Ask the contractor to sketch at least two layouts before you settle on finishes. In a galley kitchen, sometimes the best change is simply moving the sink under the window or swapping where the range and refrigerator sit.
Older walls, floors and wiring
Houses from the 1920s through the 1950s can hide surprises once the old cabinets come off. Floors may not be level, walls may not be square, and the electrical and plumbing behind the walls may be older than you expect. None of this is unusual, and an experienced contractor will plan for it. Build a contingency into your budget, often 10 to 20 percent, so a discovery behind the wall does not stall the job.
Many villages require a permit for kitchen work that changes plumbing, electrical or walls. Your contractor should pull it. Ask about this before you sign.
Opening the kitchen to the rest of the house
Taking down the wall between the kitchen and the dining room is a frequent wish in Pleasantville colonials and capes. Whether it is a quick job or a big one depends on what the wall carries. A wall that supports the floor or roof above needs a beam sized by an engineer or architect, plus a permit. Read more on our open-concept kitchens page.
How long a kitchen remodel takes
Block Renovation estimates that most Westchester kitchen remodels take about 6 to 12 weeks of construction, and three to six months overall once design, ordering and inspections are counted. Cabinet lead times are often the longest wait. Plan a temporary kitchen somewhere else in the house, even if it is just a microwave, a kettle and a folding table.
What a kitchen remodel typically costs
These are published ranges, not quotes. Westchester prices often run higher than national averages because labor and permit costs here are above average.
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel, national typical range | about $14,600 to $41,500 |
| Minor remodel, national | about $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Major remodel, national | about $20,000 to $65,000 |
| Small kitchen, Westchester | about $12,800 to $18,600 |
| Medium kitchen, Westchester | about $25,500 to $37,100 |
| Large kitchen, Westchester | about $32,500 to $48,700 |
| Mid-grade remodel, Westchester | about $40,000 to $50,000 |
| High-end remodel, Westchester | $120,000 and up |
Ranges are national or Westchester figures from the sources below, rounded, and are not quotes. Sources measure differently, which is why the Westchester figures do not all line up. Your price depends on the size of the room, the cabinets and counters you choose, any changes to walls, plumbing or wiring, permits and the contractor.
Sources: Angi, kitchen remodel cost; HomeBlue, Westchester kitchen remodeling cost; Sweeten, Westchester kitchen cost guide; Block Renovation, Westchester kitchen remodel
Towns we take kitchen remodeling requests from
We pass requests to kitchen contractors serving Pleasantville and towns within about 15 miles, from Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson on the river to Armonk, Bedford Hills and Scarsdale.
Questions homeowners ask
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Pleasantville?
Most Westchester kitchen remodels start around $25,000, according to Block Renovation, and larger projects can pass $75,000. HomeBlue puts a medium Westchester kitchen at about $25,500 to $37,100. The size of the room, the cabinets and any wall or plumbing changes drive the final number.
Who does the remodeling work?
A local kitchen contractor. We pass your request to a contractor who works in Pleasantville, and they contact you, measure the room and give you their own written price. You hire them directly if you decide to go ahead.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Block Renovation estimates about 6 to 12 weeks of construction for most Westchester kitchens, and three to six months from first plans to final inspection. Cabinet orders are often the longest wait, so order early.
Can I open my kitchen to the dining room?
Often, yes. If the wall is not load-bearing, removal is a fairly small job. If it carries the floor or roof above, you need a beam sized by an engineer or architect and a permit, which your contractor should arrange.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?
Many villages and towns require one when plumbing, electrical or walls change. Replacing cabinets and counters alone may not need one. Your contractor should know the local rules and pull any permit needed.
Should I reface or replace my cabinets?
Refacing makes sense when the cabinet boxes are sound and you like the layout. Angi puts refacing at about $4,200 to $10,200. If you want a new layout or the boxes are worn, replacement is the better choice.
What should I ask a contractor before I hire them?
Ask for their Westchester County home improvement license number and proof of insurance. Ask who pulls the permit, how they handle changes and what the payment schedule is. Get the full scope and price in writing.