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Kitchen Remodelingin Cary, NC
Holly Springs crew · 20+ years in the Triangle
New cabinets, counters, tile and layout for Cary homes. Sam walks your kitchen himself, then hands you one written, line item price before any work starts.
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Cary kitchen remodelers
Kitchen Remodeling Cary Homeowners Can Plan Around
Most Cary homeowners who call us about kitchen remodeling in Cary, NC aren't after a showroom. They want a kitchen that fits how they live now. More counter space. Storage that makes sense. Light you can actually cook by. And a price they can trust before the first cabinet comes off the wall.
Sanderson Construction is a licensed NC general contractor based just down the road in Holly Springs. We've remodeled homes across the Triangle for over 20 years, and we're not a franchise. Sam leads every kitchen, from the first walkthrough to the last punch list item.
Here's how it starts. Sam comes to your Cary home, measures the room and asks what bugs you about it. Then you get a written price with every line spelled out: cabinets, counters, tile, electrical, plumbing and permits. No guessing, no surprise add ons halfway through.
Kitchen packages
Three Ways to Remodel a Cary Kitchen
These are starting points. Your written price is built line by line for your room.
Essential Refresh
From $15,000 · 1 to 2 weeks
Good bones, tired looks. Keep the layout and change what you see every day.
- Cabinet refacing
- New countertops and backsplash
- New hardware and basic lighting
Complete Transformation
From $35,000 · 4 to 6 weeks
Our most popular package. A full remodel inside the space you have.
- Custom cabinetry
- Stone counters, tile and flooring
- Lighting, plumbing and appliances
Luxury Custom
From $55,000 · 8 to 12 weeks
Built around how you cook, host and live. Nothing off the shelf.
- Fully custom build
- Island design
- Premium materials and custom lighting
Prices are starting points, not quotes. Every kitchen includes a 2 year workmanship warranty.
Cary permits, in plain English
When a Cary Kitchen Needs a Permit
The Town of Cary Inspections and Permits Department handles residential permits inside town limits. According to the Town of Cary permit page, cosmetic work that isn't structural, like floor and wall coverings and cabinets, generally doesn't need a building permit.
Swapping a light fixture or a faucet usually doesn't need one either, as long as the work stays out of the wall or ceiling and doesn't go past the trap under the sink.
The bigger stuff is different. Under North Carolina permit law (G.S. 160D-1110), work over $40,000 needs a permit, and so does work at any cost that touches load bearing walls, changes plumbing, or adds or changes wiring or HVAC.
- Usually no permit. Refacing cabinets, new counters, backsplash, paint and like for like fixture swaps.
- Usually a permit. Moving the sink or range, adding an island with power or water, new circuits, or taking out a wall.
- Our job, not yours. If your kitchen needs a permit, we pull it, schedule the inspections and build it into your written price.
What clients say
Why Triangle Homeowners Call Sam Back
"Sanderson Construction transformed our outdated kitchen into a modern masterpiece. Professional, on-time, and the quality exceeded our expectations."
Sarah & Mike Johnson · Raleigh, NC
"My old kitchen cabinets were removed and new ones installed in their place. I now have granite countertops and a tiled backsplash behind each counter. These rooms, especially the kitchen and sunroom are my favorite rooms in my house."
Marilyn Z. · Google review
Your Cary kitchen walkthrough
Find Out What Your Kitchen Will Really Cost
Sam walks your kitchen, listens to how your family uses it and sends a written, line item price. No pressure and no surprise add ons.
Get My Kitchen Price(919) 868-8958Thinking bigger than a kitchen?
Cary Now Allows More ADUs
Some Cary families start with the kitchen and end up talking about a whole new living space. That's worth knowing about. The Town of Cary adopted new ADU rules on April 10, 2025, effective June 2, 2025. ADUs are now allowed in all residential districts where detached homes are allowed.
That can mean a backyard cottage, a garage conversion or an attached in law suite, each with its own small kitchen. Setbacks still apply, size limits depend on your lot, and HOA rules may apply too.
If that sounds like your family, see our ADU and in law suite page, or ask Sam about it on your kitchen walkthrough.
How it works
From Walkthrough to Finished Kitchen
Walkthrough and plan
Sam measures your Cary kitchen, listens to how you use it and helps you pick cabinets, counters and finishes that fit your budget.
Written price and permits
You get a line item price and timeline before work begins. If a permit is needed, we pull it with the Town of Cary.
Build and final walkthrough
Our crew builds it and keeps you posted. Sam walks the finished kitchen with you before we call it done.
Straight answers
Cary Kitchen Remodeling Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Cary, NC?
Our kitchen packages start at $15,000 for an Essential Refresh, $35,000 for a Complete Transformation and $55,000 for a Luxury Custom kitchen. Most kitchens we build land between $15,000 and $60,000 or more. After Sam walks your Cary kitchen, you get a written, line item price.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in Cary?
Maybe. The Town of Cary says cosmetic work like new cabinets and floor or wall coverings is usually exempt. Moving plumbing, adding circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit. When yours does, we pull it and schedule the inspections with the Town of Cary.
How long will my kitchen be out of service?
An Essential Refresh takes about 1 to 2 weeks. A Complete Transformation takes about 4 to 6 weeks. A Luxury Custom kitchen takes about 8 to 12 weeks. Your written price includes a timeline, so you can plan meals around it.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Every kitchen remodel comes with a 2 year workmanship warranty. Sanderson Construction is a licensed NC general contractor with general liability insurance.
Can you open up a wall in my Cary kitchen?
Often, yes. If the wall is load bearing, it needs a beam and a permit. Sam checks the wall on the walkthrough and tells you what it takes before you commit.
How do I get my kitchen price?
Book a walkthrough with Sam using the form on this page or call (919) 868-8958. Sam looks at your kitchen, talks through what you want and sends you a written, line item price.
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