How long will my kitchen be out of use?
For a full remodel in the same footprint, plan on four to eight weeks of construction once the cabinets arrive. Cabinet lead times and permit approval add several weeks before that, so a typical project runs two to four months from signed contract to final walkthrough. We set up a temporary kitchen area and seal off the work zone so you can stay in the house.
Do I need a permit, and who pulls it?
If plumbing, electrical or structure changes, yes. We prepare the drawings, submit the application to the City of Bakersfield or Kern County, respond to plan check and schedule every inspection. You never visit the building department.
Can you take out the wall between my kitchen and living room?
In most Bakersfield homes, yes. We check whether the wall is load bearing and install a properly sized beam with an engineer's calculations included in the permit. The Moretti and Rodriguez kitchens above were both opened up this way.
Is the estimate really free?
Yes. The in-home consultation and the itemized written estimate cost nothing and carry no obligation. We would rather find out early that we are not the right fit than waste your time.
Where do I choose cabinets, countertops and tile?
At the kitchen and bath showroom next to our office at 4300 Stine Rd, so you can compare full-size door samples and quartz slabs in person instead of guessing from a catalog. A designer walks you through it.
How do I know you are licensed?
Coast Design & Build holds California contractor license #881254. You can look it up on the Contractors State License Board website any time to confirm the license status, the bond and workers' compensation coverage.
What areas do you serve?
All of Bakersfield, including Seven Oaks, Rosedale, Stockdale, Southwest and Northwest Bakersfield, Oildale and Northeast Bakersfield, plus the surrounding Kern County communities. Call us to confirm your address.