Sun Lakes Kitchen Remodeling, With a Fixed Schedule and Fixed Price Before We Start
Most Sun Lakes kitchens were built in the 1980s and 1990s with galley layouts, oak cabinetry, and closed-off floor plans.
We plan every detail of your remodel in 3D before demolition starts, so the price is fixed and the finished layout is exactly what you approved.
Our Kitchen Renovation Services
Sun Lakes kitchens from the 1980s and 1990s were built with galley layouts, closed-off dining rooms, and oak cabinetry. We redesign the full space, from layout to finish selections, before a single cabinet comes out.
Most Sun Lakes kitchen projects start with the same conversation: the layout has not worked since the day the home was built, but previous owners never touched it. The original galley kitchen or closed-off floor plan made sense for 1980s construction. It does not match the way this household actually uses the space today.
We handle every element of the kitchen in a single coordinated scope: custom cabinetry, quartz or quartzite countertops, full-height backsplash, island design, appliance layout and installation, undercabinet lighting, recessed lighting, flooring, and any plumbing changes required for a new sink location or pot filler.
If a non-load-bearing wall is coming out to open the floor plan, we design around that change in the 3D model first so the new layout is approved before demolition begins. Cabinetry, appliances, and countertop materials are all selected and priced during the design phase, so there are no allowance items and no mid-project surprises.
For more on how we approach kitchen remodels across the Phoenix metro, visit our kitchen remodeling page.
Who is the Best Kitchen Remodeling Company in Sun Lakes?
Sun Lakes homeowners remodeling kitchens want organized project delivery, minimal disruption to daily living, and contractors who follow a defined timeline from start to finish. Phoenix Home Remodeling confirms all selections, layout decisions, and pricing before any demolition begins.
These recognitions reflect independent evaluation of project quality, professional credentials, and ethical business standards within the Sun Lakes remodeling market.
- Rated Best Phoenix Kitchen Remodeler by Trust Analytica
- Rated Best Phoenix Home Remodeler by Trust Analytica
- Rated 4.9 Stars Across 200+ Verified Public Reviews
- Member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
- Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ Rating
- Member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
- Named a Top Contractor in Arizona by Ranking Arizona (2024)
- Voted a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
Each kitchen remodeling project begins with a comprehensive feasibility review, cabinet layout planning, and finalized material and appliance selections before construction is scheduled. Countertop choices, cabinetry configurations, and electrical or plumbing modifications are resolved during the design phase so that pricing is aligned before a single cabinet is removed. Dedicated project management coordinates cabinetry delivery, trade sequencing, and client communication checkpoints throughout the build phase.
Sun Lakes homeowners who resolve cabinet layout, appliance selections, and material choices before demolition typically experience fewer scope changes, more predictable cabinet delivery timelines, and a finished kitchen that matches what was planned.
A well-defined project scope does more to protect a remodeling budget than any other single factor.
Schedule your Sun Lakes Kitchen Remodeling Discovery Call to understand the full timeline and what daily life looks like during construction.
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How much does a Sun Lakes Kitchen remodel cost?

Kitchen remodels in Sun Lakes typically range from $50,000 to $150,000 depending on the scope. Cabinetry is the single largest cost driver, typically accounting for 60 percent of the total project budget. The choice between stock, semi-custom, and custom frameless cabinets moves the number more than any other line item.
Other factors that affect where a project lands in that range: whether a non-load-bearing wall is removed to open the floor plan, the size and configuration of the island, countertop material and square footage, and whether appliances require new dedicated electrical lines for an induction cooktop or professional range. A pot filler or prep sink adds plumbing work that is also factored into the design phase price.
For a detailed look at what drives remodeling costs, visit our cost guide.
Sun Lakes Kitchen Remodeling With a Fixed Price and a Layout You Approve First
We lock in the price after the design phase, not before. Every cabinet configuration, countertop material, appliance selection, and plumbing change is resolved during planning so the construction contract reflects the actual scope. There are no allowance items that balloon later.
Before demolition starts, you approve a 3D rendering of the finished kitchen. The layout, cabinetry style, island dimensions, and lighting plan are all visible before a single cabinet is removed.
A dedicated project manager coordinates every trade from cabinetry delivery through final walkthrough. You have one point of contact and 24/7 access to progress photos and daily logs through the BuilderTrend portal.
Local Insight: Sun Lakes Kitchen Remodeling
Sun Lakes is a 55-plus community where most homes were built between the 1970s and 1990s on slab foundations.
Many of those original kitchens are still running the galley layout they were built with, which means a plumbing relocation through the slab is often part of a kitchen remodel when the sink moves to an island or the floor plan opens up.
We scope that work during the design phase so the slab cut and re-route is priced before the construction agreement is signed, not discovered mid-project.
The gated entry and low-maintenance landscaping that characterize Sun Lakes communities also mean site logistics are straightforward. We coordinate material deliveries and trade scheduling around HOA access rules so the project runs on schedule without disrupting neighbors.
Recent project: A Chandler homeowner replaced a closed-off galley kitchen with an open floor plan, custom frameless cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a prep island with an undermount sink.
How It Works
Check out our simple kitchen remodeling process!
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Schedule Call
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In-Home Evaluation
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Planning & Design
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Construction
More Interior Remodeling Services in Sun Lakes
Many of our Sun Lakes clients start with a kitchen and add a bathroom or entertainment wall to the same project. We handle all of these under the same fixed-price, design-first process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Most Sun Lakes kitchen remodels take 8 to 14 weeks from the start of construction.
The design phase runs 3 to 6 weeks before that, during which all material selections, cabinetry layout, and appliance choices are finalized.
Construction starts only after the design is approved and materials are ordered.
Yes. Many Sun Lakes kitchens have a non-load-bearing wall separating the kitchen from the dining room or living area. We assess the wall during the in-home evaluation.
If the wall is non-load-bearing, removal is designed into the 3D layout before demolition begins so the finished floor plan is approved before any work starts.
Slab plumbing relocation is a common part of kitchen remodels in Sun Lakes. When a sink is moving to an island or a new fixture location requires rerouting, we plan and price that work during the design phase.
The slab cut and re-route is included in the fixed construction price before the construction agreement is signed.
We install semi-custom and custom frameless cabinets with soft-close drawers, dovetail joinery, and full-overlay or inset door profiles. We do not install stock box cabinets.
Every cabinet run is designed to the specific dimensions of the kitchen during the planning phase.
We install quartz countertops, quartzite, granite, marble, and butcher block. Waterfall-edge island tops and mitered edge profiles are available.
Countertop material and square footage are selected during the design phase and included in the fixed price.
Yes. Flooring is part of the kitchen scope. We install LVP, porcelain tile, and engineered hardwood. We can carry the flooring transition into adjacent rooms when the layout changes.
Flooring material is selected during the design phase along with all other finishes.
We coordinate the installation of panel-ready refrigerators and dishwashers, integrated appliances, induction cooktops, gas cooktops, slide-in and professional ranges, range hoods with exterior venting, microwave drawers, and beverage centers.
Appliance selection is part of the design phase so electrical and plumbing rough-in is planned before construction begins.
Yes. We design and build prep islands, double islands, and breakfast bars during the planning phase.
Island design includes seating configuration, storage layout, countertop overhang, and any plumbing or electrical work required for an undermount sink, pot filler, or beverage center.
The design phase covers the full cabinet layout, island configuration, countertop and backsplash material selection, appliance placement, lighting plan, and any plumbing or structural changes.
A 3D rendering shows the finished kitchen before construction is scheduled. The fixed construction price is provided at the end of the design phase.
We provide a fixed construction price only after the design phase is complete.
All material selections, cabinet configurations, appliance choices, and plumbing or structural changes are resolved before the construction agreement is signed.
There are no allowance items that can change the number mid-project.
Sun Lakes HOA rules generally govern exterior changes and common area use, not interior remodeling.
A kitchen remodel that stays inside the home does not typically require HOA architectural review.
We coordinate delivery schedules and site access around HOA community rules to keep the project running on schedule.
Phoenix Home Remodeling provides a two-year warranty on all labor and workmanship. Materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
If something comes up after the two-year period, we are still available to help.
The first step is a discovery call with our Consultation Manager.
On the call, we discuss your goals, the existing layout, and the project scope.
If the project is a fit, the next step is an in-home evaluation followed by a written proposal and the start of the design phase.
We set up a dedicated construction zone at the start of the project with dust containment and ZipWall barriers. The rest of the home stays accessible.
We provide daily progress logs and photos through the BuilderTrend client portal, and your project manager is your single point of contact throughout the build.
Most Sun Lakes kitchen projects are scheduled 6 to 10 weeks out from the end of the design phase. Design itself takes 3 to 6 weeks.
Homeowners who want to start construction in a specific month should begin the discovery call 3 to 4 months in advance to leave room for design, material ordering, and scheduling.
Yes. Many Sun Lakes clients combine a kitchen and bathroom remodel into one project under a single design phase and construction agreement.
Running both rooms together is often more efficient than phasing them separately, and the design phase covers both spaces so finishes can be coordinated across the home.
See What Your Sun Lakes Kitchen Can Look Like in 3D
Get Expert Help On Your Remodeling
Use the blue button below to pick a time to talk with our remodel expert. By scheduling the discovery call, it ensures everyone gets a call back at an exact time that works for both parties.
Our Consultation Manager reviews your goals, budget range, and project fit on the discovery call. If the project fits PHR, the next step is an in-home evaluation followed by a written proposal and the Feasibility, Planning & Design phase.
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Kitchen Remodels Across Sun Lakes
Phoenix Home Remodeling works throughout Sun Lakes, including Sun Lakes Country Club, IronOaks, Oakwood, Cottonwood, Palo Verde, and the surrounding Chandler and Ahwatukee communities.
Sun Lakes is a 55-plus active adult community where most homes are single-story ranch-style builds from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and many kitchen projects involve opening a closed-off galley layout or reconfiguring cabinetry around a slab foundation.
We run projects here regularly and coordinate around HOA access and community schedules.
For a full overview of our work in Sun Lakes across all service types, visit the Sun Lakes remodeling hub.

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Sun Lakes Kitchen Remodeling: Warranty, Credentials, and What Sets PHR Apart

Every kitchen remodel includes a two-year warranty on all labor and workmanship, plus the manufacturer's warranty on materials. If something comes up after the two-year period, we are still available to help.
Phoenix Home Remodeling is licensed, bonded, and insured (ROC #313636). We are members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), rated 4.9 stars across 200-plus verified reviews, and have been named a Top Contractor in Arizona by Ranking Arizona.
We work in Sun Lakes regularly and understand the remodeling context here: slab foundation plumbing, original galley kitchens, and homeowners who want the project completed on a defined schedule with minimal disruption to daily life.

Get Expert Help On Your Remodeling
Use the blue button below to pick a time to talk with our remodel expert. By scheduling the discovery call, it ensures everyone gets a call back at an exact time that works for both parties.
Our Consultation Manager reviews your goals, budget range, and project fit on the discovery call. If the project fits PHR, the next step is an in-home evaluation followed by a written proposal and the Feasibility, Planning & Design phase.
Kitchen Remodeling in Sun Lakes: What the Scope Actually Covers
A full kitchen remodel in Sun Lakes starts with the design phase: cabinet layout, island configuration, countertop material selection, appliance placement, lighting plan, and any plumbing changes are all resolved before construction is scheduled. The 3D model shows the finished kitchen so every decision is made before demolition begins.
Cabinetry typically covers 60 percent of the project budget. We install semi-custom and custom frameless cabinets with soft-close drawers, dovetail joinery, and full-overlay door profiles. Countertop options include quartz, quartzite, granite, and waterfall-edge island tops. Backsplash options range from subway tile to full-height slab.
Appliances are coordinated into the design phase. Panel-ready dishwashers and refrigerators, integrated appliances, induction or gas cooktops, and slide-in ranges are all specifiable. Range hood venting, dedicated electrical circuits, and under-cabinet lighting are part of the construction scope.
Flooring options include LVP, porcelain tile, and engineered hardwood. We carry the flooring transition into adjacent rooms as part of the project scope when needed.
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