Kitchen remodeling in Celina, TX

Remodeling in Celina, TX often starts in a home that's only a few years old. The kitchen works. It just isn't quite the one you'd have picked if the options list had been cheaper.

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Itemized written estimate
What's included, what isn't, and any allowances, listed before work starts.
One person to call
Someone who knows your project answers your questions.
Specialist trades
Separate specialists for cabinets, stone, tile, flooring, plumbing and electrical.
No-obligation site visit
We see your space in person before we price anything.

Bright suburban kitchen with white cabinets and a blue beadboard island.

Mostly new, with an old square in the middle

Celina has grown very fast. It counted under 2,000 people in 2000 and about 16,700 in 2020, and building has kept going since. The U.S. Census Bureau has ranked it among the fastest-growing cities in the country.

So most Celina homes are recent, many in large master-planned communities like Light Farms and Mustang Lakes. These houses were built by production builders, and most kitchens started from that builder's standard package.

That usually means a decent layout with modest cabinets, a single row of uppers that stops short of the ceiling, and a basic backsplash. Bathrooms tend to have stock tile and a plain vanity.

Celina also has a historic downtown square, laid out around 1910, with some older homes on the streets nearby. Those houses are a different job. They often need a closer look at plumbing and wiring before any finish work is planned.

White shaker kitchen with a farmhouse sink under a window and warm under-cabinet lighting.

Talk through your Celina kitchen

Tell us what isn't working. We'll follow up to talk it through and set up a visit if it's a fit.

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Small changes that make a new kitchen yours

In a new Celina home, you rarely need to tear everything out. Stacking cabinets to the ceiling, swapping a short backsplash for full-height tile, adding a pantry cabinet with pull-outs or upgrading the island can change the room a lot.

Counters are a common place to start. If the builder's quartz or granite is fine but forgettable, a new top and backsplash together can be a big step with the cabinets staying in place.

For an older house near the square, we'd start with what's behind the walls. Then we plan the finishes.

Either way, we see the space before quoting, help with selections, and write up an itemized estimate. 3D plans are available if you want to see it first. Our independent trade partners do the work, and we keep the schedule together.

Projects that suit Celina homes

Countertops
A common first upgrade in newer Celina homes, often with a new backsplash at the same time.
Backsplash and tile
Full-height tile in place of a short builder backsplash is a big visual change for the money.
Cabinet replacement
For when you want ceiling-height cabinets, more drawers or a better island than the builder put in.
3D design and planning
Lets you see stacked uppers, a new island or a pantry wall before anything is ordered.

Permits in Celina

Building permits in Celina go through the City of Celina's Building Permits and Inspections team. The city requires permits for altering or repairing buildings, and contractors working there must register with the city. The licensed trade usually pulls the permit for plumbing or electrical work. We confirm what applies while we plan.

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Planning around your Celina home

Uppers that stop short

Builder kitchens often leave a gap above the upper cabinets. Adding stacked cabinets or extending to the ceiling gives more storage and makes the room look taller.

Builder warranty

If your house is only a year or two old, check the builder's warranty before changing plumbing, electrical or surfaces it covers.

Older homes near the square

Houses near downtown can be much older than the rest of the city. Original wiring, plumbing and uneven floors are worth checking before a plan is set.

HOA review

Master-planned communities usually have an HOA with rules on contractor hours, parking and dumpsters. We plan around them.

Kitchen remodeling in Celina: questions

Can I add cabinets above my builder-grade uppers?

Often, yes. Stacked cabinets or taller uppers can go in if the existing ones are in good shape and the finish can be matched or changed. Sometimes replacing the uppers is cleaner. We'll look at both on site.

Is it too soon to remodel a brand-new house?

Not if the kitchen doesn't work for you. Just check your builder's warranty first, since some changes could affect what it covers. Many owners start with counters, backsplash and lighting.

Do you work on older homes near downtown Celina?

Yes. Older houses need more checking up front, especially wiring, plumbing and floors. If you also want to change the outside of an older home near the square, ask the City of Celina first whether any extra rules apply.

Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Celina?

In most cases where work goes beyond cosmetic changes, yes. The City of Celina requires permits to alter or repair buildings. We confirm what your project needs when we plan it.

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Let's talk about your Celina kitchen.

Answer a few questions about your kitchen or bathroom. It takes about two minutes. We'll call to talk it over and, if it makes sense, set up a time to come see the space.

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Marble-look island under glass pendants with dark stained cabinets in warm evening light.