Quick Answer: A full kitchen remodel in San Jose takes 8-14 weeks from demolition to completion, not counting the 8-18 weeks it takes to design the kitchen and get permits approved before construction starts. The construction phase breaks down roughly as: Demo and rough work (plumbing, electrical, HVAC rough-in): 1-2 weeks; Inspections: 1 week; Insulation, drywall, waterproofing: 1 week; Cabinet delivery and installation: 1-2 weeks; Countertop template and fabrication: 2-3 weeks (most common delay); Tile backsplash and flooring: 1-2 weeks; Appliance installation and electrical/plumbing finals: 1 week; Painting and punch list: 1 week. The most common delay is countertops — stone slabs (quartz, granite, marble) are custom fabricated and take 2-4 weeks after cabinet installation. Lead time on custom cabinets (8-12 weeks from order) is another major scheduling factor — order cabinets during design/permit phase.
Kitchen Remodel Timeline — San Jose 2025
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| Phase | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Design, selections, and permit | 8–18 weeks | Before construction starts |
| Cabinet fabrication lead time | 6–12 weeks | Order during permit phase; runs parallel |
| Demolition and rough work | 1–2 weeks | Plumbing, electrical, HVAC rough-in |
| City inspections (rough) | 3–7 days | San Jose Building inspection required |
| Drywall and waterproofing | 4–7 days | Tile backer in wet areas |
| Cabinet installation | 3–7 days | Trigggers countertop template visit |
| Countertop template + fabrication | 2–3 weeks | Most common bottleneck |
| Tile backsplash and flooring | 1–2 weeks | After countertops |
| Appliances, trim, painting, punch list | 1–2 weeks | Final inspection, CO issued |
| Total construction phase | 8–14 weeks | Full kitchen remodel |
Quartz Construction provides detailed project schedules for every kitchen remodel — clients know exactly what week each phase happens. CSLB #1003436 | Call (650) 749-7436.
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