Residential · Somerville, NJ
Kitchen Remodeling in Somerville
Licensed NJ contractor serving Somerville and Somerset County. Father-and-son team. No subcontracted labor.
4.9
Average customer rating
Across all projects in Mercer County and surrounding areas.
NJ
Licensed & insured
NJ HIC registered — fully bonded, $2M general liability.
5+
Years serving Central NJ
Including Somerville and Somerset County.
Overview
Kitchen Remodeling in Somerville — for homeowners in Somerset County, built by a team that lives here.
Somerville is the county seat of Somerset County, known for its revitalized downtown along Main Street with restaurants, shops, and a thriving arts scene. The residential neighborhoods feature a walkable grid of Victorian-era homes, early 1900s bungalows, and Craftsman-style properties that give the borough genuine small-town character. As the borough gentrifies, homeowners are investing heavily in preserving original details while modernizing interiors.
Somerville's housing stock is older and denser than surrounding townships, which means renovation projects frequently involve navigating tight lot lines, shared walls in duplexes, and outdated plumbing and electrical in pre-war construction. The borough's historic district adds another layer — exterior changes often need design review. Contractors working here need to understand preservation standards alongside modern building code.
Scope of work
Every kitchens project covers the full scope — start to finish.
One contractor pulls every trade under one roof — design, demolition, rough-in, finish, cleanup. You deal with the owners. No coordinating subs, no finger-pointing, no surprise line items.
Included
- Custom cabinet design and installation (wood, shaker, slab, and frameless styles)
- Granite, quartz, and marble countertop fabrication and installation
- Tile and stone backsplash installation with custom patterns
- Recessed, under-cabinet, and pendant lighting design
- Plumbing relocation and premium fixture installation (Kohler, Moen, Delta)
- Flooring replacement (hardwood, porcelain tile, LVP)
- Full electrical rewiring and panel upgrades to NJ code
- Open-concept layout conversions (load-bearing wall removal with engineered headers)
- Appliance installation and coordination
Investment
What a kitchens project costs.
Three investment tiers, based on scope and finish level. Every estimate is custom — these are the ranges most clients land within.
Essential
Quality craftsmanship for everyday upgrades
$15K - $40K
What's included
- Single-room renovations
- Standard material selections
- Licensed & insured crew
- Project management included
- 1-year workmanship warranty
- Permit handling
Premium
Elevated finishes for the modern home
$40K - $100K
What's included
- Multi-room renovations
- Premium material selections
- 3D design visualization
- Dedicated project manager
- 2-year workmanship warranty
- Permit handling
- Weekly progress updates
- Flexible payment schedule
Elite
Full-scale transformations without compromise
$100K+
What's included
- Whole-home renovations
- Designer-grade materials
- Full architectural planning
- Senior project manager
- 5-year workmanship warranty
- Permit handling
- Daily progress updates
- Priority scheduling
- Post-project walkthrough
The process
Five steps, start to handover.
Consultation
A site visit, measurements, and an honest conversation about scope. No pressure, no obligation.
Design & estimate
We return with a detailed plan, material selections, and an itemized estimate. You see exactly what the project is — and exactly what it costs.
Contract & permits
One contract, line-itemed. We pull every permit required by NJ code. Your project starts with compliance handled.
Build
Our crew works on site, one point of contact throughout. Daily cleanup, weekly progress reports, no crew rotation.
Handover
A walkthrough of every detail together. Nothing closes until you're satisfied. Workmanship warranty begins the day you sign off.
Questions answered
Kitchen Remodeling in Somerville — frequently asked.
Kitchen remodeling in Somerville typically ranges from $25,000 for a cosmetic refresh to $75,000+ for a full custom renovation. Costs depend on layout changes, materials, appliances, and the age of your home. Somerville homes in Somerset County may have additional considerations based on the era they were built. We provide free, detailed estimates so you know exactly what to expect before work begins.
Yes — any kitchen remodel in Somerville that involves plumbing, electrical, or structural changes requires permits from the local building department. As a licensed NJ contractor (NJ licensed), we handle all permit applications and schedule inspections as part of our service. We work regularly with Somerset County inspectors and know the local requirements.
Most kitchen remodels in Somerville take 4 to 8 weeks. A cosmetic update (countertops, backsplash, paint) can be done in 2 to 3 weeks. A full gut renovation with layout changes and new plumbing typically takes 6 to 8 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline before starting and keep you updated throughout the project.
Hiring a local contractor means faster response times, familiarity with Somerville's housing stock and building codes, and accountability within the community. The5thwall is based in Lawrence — just minutes from Somerville — so we can manage your project hands-on daily. We know the local inspection process and can handle permitting efficiently.
Also serving
Kitchen Remodeling near Somerville.
Nearby towns
Also in our service area
- Princeton
- Hamilton
- Trenton
- Lawrence
- Lawrenceville
- West Windsor
- Ewing
- Pennington
- Robbinsville
- Hopewell
- Franklin
- Hillsborough
- Montgomery
- Manville
- Watchung
- Warren
- Bernardsville
- Far Hills
- New Brunswick
- Edison
- Piscataway
- South Brunswick
- North Brunswick
- East Brunswick
- Old Bridge
- Woodbridge
- Cranbury
- Plainsboro
- Monroe
- Metuchen
- Highland Park
- Milltown
- South Plainfield
- Flemington
- Clinton
- Readington
- Raritan Township
- Lambertville
- Tewksbury
- Lebanon
- Hampton
- Newtown
- Yardley
- Doylestown
- New Hope
- Morrisville
- Langhorne
- Levittown
- Warminster
Related work
Also handled in-house.
Next step
Begin your kitchens consultation in Somerville.
We're based in Lawrence — minutes from Somerville. Site visits typically scheduled within a week.