Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Lexington, MA
Kitchen and bath remodeling in Lexington
We design, permit and build kitchen and bathroom remodels in Lexington, from mid-century houses in Peacock Farm and Five Fields to Capes and Colonials near the center.
- Licensed and insured in Massachusetts
- Design, permits and construction by one team
- Itemized written estimate
Lexington houses and what they need
Lexington is known for its mid-century modern houses. Peacock Farm and Five Fields are full of them: low roofs, exposed beams, walls of glass. The kitchens are small, built as work rooms, not gathering rooms.
The rest of town is mostly Capes, Colonials and raised ranches. Their tight second floors and lower levels often want a second bath or an in-law suite.
Many of them predate 1978, so Massachusetts lead paint rules apply when we open walls. We test first.
A new kitchen in a mid-century house
The original kitchen in a Peacock Farm house is usually a galley behind a half wall. You can open it up, but we talk first about what to keep. The beams, the clerestory windows and the ceiling line make the house worth living in.
Flat-panel cabinets in walnut, white oak or a painted finish fit these rooms. Heavy crown molding does not. Wiring and the hood duct run inside soffits or cabinet boxes, so the ceiling stays clean.
Some of these houses sit on a slab with radiant heat pipes in it. We map those pipes at the design stage, before anyone cuts the floor for a new sink.
Bathrooms in Capes, Colonials and ranches
A Cape bathroom upstairs is squeezed under the roof. A shed dormer is often the only honest way to get a full-height shower, and we build the dormer and the bath as one job.
A raised ranch’s lower-level bath may need a pump, depending on where the sewer line exits. We check at the site visit.
Cast-iron drains and galvanized supply lines are common in houses this age. We replace what we open up, set tile on a real waterproofing membrane, and vent the fan outside.
Additions and dormers in Lexington
A few feet of kitchen bump-out turns a galley into an eat-in room. A second story on a ranch is a bigger job. Setbacks and height limits decide what fits on your lot.
We draw it in 3D with the existing house, so you see the roofline first. More on our home additions page.
Permits and the town
Any remodel that touches plumbing, wiring or structure needs a building permit from the Town of Lexington, plus trade permits. We file all of it.
In Lexington’s historic districts, exterior changes such as a dormer go to the Historic Districts Commission first. Interior work does not.
How a project runs
Site visit and written estimate
We measure, check the slab, panel and drains, and send an itemized written estimate. A full kitchen remodel starts at $35,000. Bathrooms and additions are priced after the visit.
3D design and permits
You see the room in 3D and pick cabinets, tile, counters and fixtures before we order. We file with the town meanwhile.
Construction with one contact
A project manager runs the crew, answers your questions and sends a weekly update. No handoff between a designer and a builder.
Final walkthrough and warranty
We walk every room with you, fix the punch list, and hand over a written workmanship warranty.
What the price depends on
- Keeping the sink, range and toilet where they are, or moving them
- A slab with radiant heat versus a basement you can run pipes through
- Stock, semi-custom or custom cabinets
- A dormer or beam that needs an engineer’s stamp
Questions Lexington homeowners ask
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
Construction usually runs four to eight weeks once materials are on site. Design and permits come first.
Can you keep the mid-century style?
Yes. We keep the beams, the window lines and the proportions, and update what is behind the walls.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Lexington?
Yes, if you move plumbing, add circuits or touch a wall, which is nearly every kitchen. Painting or new cabinet doors does not.
Can we stay in the house during the work?
Most homeowners do. We seal off the work zone, set up a temporary kitchen corner, and keep one bathroom working.
Where we work
Our office is in Boston’s South End, and Lexington sits well inside the 30 miles we cover. Full list on our service area page.
Get a free estimate
Tell us about the house and what you want to change. We will call to set up a visit. Or call (857) 228-5854, 7 AM to 10 PM.
