Kitchen Remodelers in Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Kitchen Remodeling

The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area consists of 7 major cities stretched across 14 counties and two states, and there's not a real estate agent in any of those locales who won't tell you that if you're looking for a remodel that will improve your life and the value of your home at the same time, you should look to the kitchen. Kitchen remodeling continues to be a leader in the remodeling industry for several reasons. From a business standpoint, Minneapolis has one of the highest returns of any remodeling project in the Twin Cities region, and they improve a space that homebuyers consider to be the single most important living space in the home. Add to that the fact that the focal point for socializing and gathering in most modern American homes is the kitchen, and it's pretty clear why kitchen remodels are as popular today as they have ever been.

Kitchen Remodeling Costs
Minneapolis is undergoing a renaissance of late. Check the pollsters if you're a doubter. In past years Minneapolis has been named "The Top Tech City" in America by Popular Science Magazine, the number two city in a Kiplinger poll on the "Top Ten Smartest Places to Live" in the U.S., and it made the cut of the seven coolest cities for young professionals to live in. Might as well tack "One of the Cheapest Places to Remodel your Kitchen" to that list as well.

Residents of the Twin Cities will be happy to hear that according to our data, kitchen remodels across the metro area are considerably cheaper than in many other parts of the country. ServiceMagic collects follow up data on all the contractor referrals we provide homeowners, including whether jobs were accepted, how they went, what they ended up costing, and how long they took. From those statistics we can tell you that if you live in the biggest urban area in Minnesota, the average cost for kitchen remodeling in Minneapolis prices out at a very reasonable $15,000 per job. Of course, we do have varying reports of jobs that were finished as cheap as $3,000, and others that cost $25,000, highlighting an important aspect of kitchen remodeling: the final cost can vary hugely depending on the size your home and the extent of your remodel. In fact, drawing from stats from other areas of the country, it's safe to say that if you're pulling out all the stops, just about any kitchen renovation in Minneapolis could easily shatter our current high figure.

Some Advice from your Neighbors on Kitchen Remodeling
Minneapolis-St.Paul is known as a friendly, Midwestern place, a fact that is reflected in the advice we've gathered from residents on both sides of the river. "Get several quotes and ideas from at least three different contactors," suggests one Minneapolitan that we talked to about kitchen remodels in Minneapolis, "Choose the one that listens best to your needs and understands your needs and wants for a new room." Another homeowner added to that how important it is to get to know, and trust, your contractor: "Talk personally to the builder and check his references," she writes, "tell him exactly what you are looking for and how much budget you have. Listen to his suggestions...these can make for very special ideas for your home and may also save money without sacrificing quality." All sound advice to take on the road to successful kitchen remodels.