Kitchen Remodeling in Kenmore, NY

Kenmore's pre-WWII architecture (median build year 1938) features valuable Victorian, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival details: leaded and stained glass windows, hardwood floors, front porches, and original millwork. We carefully protect and preserve these features during kitchen renovations, refinish original hardwood, match historic trim profiles, and design layouts that respect the home's architectural integrity. Kenmore was named 'One of Top 10 Great Neighborhoods' for this vintage architecture - preservation is paramount.

Kenmore's pre-WWII homes (median 1938) typically have lath-and-plaster walls, knob-and-tube electrical wiring, galvanized steel plumbing with corrosion, minimal insulation, and potentially asbestos in various materials. We use licensed abatement for hazardous materials, completely upgrade electrical and plumbing systems, work carefully with plaster to preserve it where possible, and add insulation in walls we open. Our comprehensive approach addresses all hidden issues while preserving historic character.

Kenmore's significant two-family housing stock creates unique renovation opportunities. We coordinate plumbing work to minimize disruption to tenants in the other unit, ensure shared utility systems can handle upgraded demands, design kitchens appropriate for rental vs. owner-occupied units, and respect building codes for multi-family dwellings. Our experience with Kenmore's dense urban setting (11,437 people per sq mi) means we're sensitive to noise, schedule, and neighbor considerations during renovation.