Kitchen Remodeling in Princeton, NJ
Strong Construction LLC designs and builds kitchens in Princeton and throughout Mercer County. We are a licensed design-build firm with more than 20 years of work in New Jersey, which means the same team draws your layout, prices it in writing, files the permits, and performs the construction with our own carpenters.
Most homeowners here come to us after a first round of conversations that produced three wildly different numbers and no real plan. Our answer is a measured drawing set, a line-item proposal with dollar allowances, and a schedule you can hold us to.
Princeton housing stock and what it means for your kitchen
Princeton mixes 18th and 19th century homes near Nassau Street with Western Section estates, mid-century modern enclaves, and newer construction in the surrounding township. Older Princeton houses often have low ceilings, hand-hewn framing, and additions layered across two centuries, so a kitchen renovation frequently uncovers three different floor heights meeting in one room. We document those conditions early, then design cabinetry and flooring transitions that make the result feel deliberate rather than patched.
Transparent written pricing before demolition
Princeton kitchens typically run $50,000 to $90,000, with full-gut renovations using custom cabinetry and premium stone at $110,000 and up. Historic homes commonly add structural repair, plumbing replacement, and electrical service upgrades to the written scope. Every proposal we issue is a line-item contract covering demolition, framing, plumbing and electrical rough and finish, HVAC modifications, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting, painting, appliance installation, and final clean, with dollar allowances stated for each selection you have not yet made. Change orders are written and signed before anything is ordered, which is why our final invoices stay close to the number you approved.
Permits in Princeton handled for you
Permits are filed with the Municipality of Princeton Construction Office at Witherspoon Street. Building, plumbing, and electrical permits are required, and properties within a designated historic district need Historic Preservation Commission review for exterior alterations including windows, doors, and vents. We prepare those submissions and attend the meetings when the commission requires it. You never have to sit in a municipal office, chase a subcode official, or wonder whether the job was closed out. At the end of the project we make sure the permit file is complete, which matters when you eventually sell the house.
Kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-home renovation under one contract
Many Princeton projects start as a kitchen and grow. Once a wall is open, the powder room next to it, the mudroom behind it, and the flooring that runs through the first level all become part of the conversation. We handle kitchens, bathrooms, and full whole-home renovations, so you can extend the scope without introducing a second contractor and a second schedule. Bathrooms in this market typically run $20,000 to $40,000, with high-end primary baths between $40,000 and $75,000, and whole-home renovations are priced after the drawings are complete so the number reflects the actual build.
Working in Princeton
We treat your home as finished space, not a job site. Dust partitions with zippered access go up on day one, floors and stair treads are protected, HVAC returns are masked, and the work zone is swept and sealed before the crew leaves each day. Deliveries and dumpster placement are arranged so your driveway and your neighbors are not held hostage, and crews park where you ask. A Princeton kitchen typically takes eight to twelve weeks on site once cabinetry, stone, and appliances are in hand, and we order those items before demolition so the schedule holds. You get a named project manager, a published schedule, and a weekly update without having to ask for it.
What Every Project Includes
Princeton Neighborhoods We Serve
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a kitchen remodel cost in Princeton, NJ?
Most Princeton kitchens run $50,000 to $90,000, and full-gut renovations with custom cabinetry and premium stone run $110,000 and up. In historic homes we include structural repair, plumbing replacement, and electrical upgrades in the written scope rather than raising them as change orders later.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We pull the building, plumbing, electrical, and fire permits, coordinate the plan review with the local construction office, and meet every inspector on site. You never have to sit in a municipal office or chase a subcode official. Our license and insurance certificates are filed with the township before we start.
How long will the work take?
A kitchen typically runs eight to twelve weeks on site once materials are in hand, a bathroom four to six weeks, and a whole-home renovation four to eight months depending on structural work. We order cabinetry and stone before demolition so your home is not sitting open waiting on a delivery.
How does your design-build process work?
We start with an on-site consultation, measure and photograph the space, and talk through how you actually use it. From there we produce drawings, a selection list, and a line-item proposal with real allowances. Once you approve, we file permits, order long-lead items, and publish a schedule you can follow week by week. One team owns design, permits, and construction, so nothing falls between a designer and a builder.
Can we stay in the house during construction?
Most clients do. We build dust partitions, protect floors and stair treads, run negative air where needed, and keep the work zone sealed at the end of every day. For whole-home projects we phase the work so you always have a functioning kitchen or bathroom, or we help you plan a short-term move.
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