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Kitchen Renovation — Get Competitive Bids from Vetted Contractors
A kitchen renovation is one of the most involved projects a home can take on — and one of the most rewarding. Whether you're refreshing cabinets and countertops or gutting the room down to the studs, posting your project on Dwell Cloud gets you competitive bids from verified contractors who've done it before. Compare their plans side by side and hire with your payment protected the whole way.
How It Works
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Post Your Project
Describe what you need in about two minutes — add photos, your timeline, and your budget. It's free.
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Get Competitive Bids
Verified contractors in your area send detailed proposals — price, timeline, milestones, and portfolio.
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Compare and Choose
Review every bid side by side in the same format. Pick the contractor that fits your budget and standards.
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Pay Through Milestone Escrow
Your payment is held securely and released only as you approve each completed stage of the work.
What to Expect in Your Kitchen Renovation Project
Kitchens touch nearly every trade — cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, tile, and finish carpentry. Here's what typically goes into the work and what shapes the price.
Cabinetry and countertops
Stock, semi-custom, or fully custom cabinets change both cost and lead time. Countertop material — laminate, butcher block, quartz, or natural stone — is one of the biggest line items and worth deciding early so bids are comparable.
Layout changes and rough-in
Moving a sink, adding an island with power, or relocating appliances means plumbing and electrical rough-in work. Keeping the existing layout keeps costs down; reconfiguring the space adds trades and permits.
Finishes and fixtures
Backsplash tile, flooring, lighting, faucets, and hardware are where a kitchen gets its look. Have a rough style in mind so contractors can price the right tier of materials.
What affects the cost
- Cabinet grade (stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom)
- Countertop material and square footage
- Whether the layout stays the same or moves plumbing/electrical
- Appliance package (contractor-supplied vs. owner-supplied)
- Permit and inspection requirements in your municipality
What to have ready
- Photos of your current kitchen from a few angles
- Rough measurements or a floor sketch if you have one
- Inspiration photos of the look you're after
- A budget range and whether you want to move any appliances
Why Use Dwell Cloud for Your Kitchen Renovation
Milestone Escrow Protection
Your payment is held securely and released only as you approve each completed stage of the work. No stolen deposits, no paying for unfinished work — you stay in control from the first dollar to the last. How escrow works →
Every Contractor Verified
Government ID, business insurance, and a verified online presence — every contractor passes a six-point check before they can bid. So every proposal you receive comes from a real, insured professional. How we vet contractors →
Ready to Get Started?
Post your kitchen renovation project in under two minutes and start getting bids from vetted contractors in your area. Free for homeowners.