Kitchens Plus

It went great and now the cabinet door stays closed. Kitchen Plus did a complete remodel of the kitchen in 1997. They replaced the drawers and cabinets, built a kitchen island and a tall matching storage cabinet. They have all been wonderful through the years. One hinge broke and Mike came today to replace the broken hinge and also others that were questionable. Now all the doors close so well. Mike did a great job and is very pleasant.

Matt, Stephanie and the whole team did a fantastic job on our recent kitchen remodel! We could not be happier with the whole process, from our first meeting to the last day. As with any remodel you never know what you will uncover as you go but Matt would always come up with a solution that not only made sense but made financial sense as well. And... they finished the job a week early! If you want it done right, Kitchens Plus is who you want.

After checking into several remodelers around town, Kitchens Plus came out as our top choice. The whole process, as well as the results of our kitchen and bath remodel just confirmed we made the right decision. Matt Barns and his staff were excellent in all aspects of the project. They adhered to the time line and kept us informed of the schedule. They were attentive to details big and small, and provided effective solutions to anything that came up from the original construction. Jim Peterman and Stefanie Zanow really helped to finalize all the layout and design aspects. To sum it all up, this was the most positive experience we could have hoped for, with exceptional quality and craftsmanship at a price that was better than most other remodelers we looked into.

We wholeheartedly recommend Kitchens Plus for a kitchen remodel. Dennis was very generous with his time during the design stage, and he had excellent ideas on how to re-design our kitchen. In the work stage, our crew was always onsite when they said they would come, and they never left in the middle of the job to attend to some other job. Their work was excellent, and they went the extra mile to do work that was careful and skillful. Our kitchen was always swept and vacuumed at the end of the day. Matt, the head contractor and owner, carefully evaluated our project before we signed the contract and also came to our site many times the make sure everything was according to plan. Everyone with Kitchens Plus was very professional and pleasant to work with. We had also considered another firm that is in Angie’s List, but decided on Kitchens Plus because they were so helpful in the design phase and their price was reasonable.

Fantastic! The presentation and design was orderly and their suggestions and comments very helpful. Their quote was in the middle of the quotes we received. They provided a number of references which we called, and all raved about them. They were very clear about responsibilities. The work began when we had scheduled, there were no change orders, and the work was completed on time and budget. We love our new kitchen. Matt Barns and Jim Peterman led the work and bidding, and were great. The attention to detail was reassuring. The Kitchens Plus employees and contractors were efficient, competent, and reliable, and cleaned up at the end of each day. We recommend them without reservation.

Extremely pleased, more than what I imagined. They actually listened to what I needed, made suggestions and work progressed....8 weeks later (holidays involved) I have a beautiful kitchen, new cabinets, counter tops, flooring, and two full bathrooms redone with new cabinets, counter tops and flooring. Excellent working relationship from start to finish, total professionalism from staff, team members and subs.

Matt Barns the owner of Kitchens Plus is the best contractor we have ever had the pleasure of working with. From the start his designer Dennis came up with a clever plan to make our small kitchen into a more useful modern functioning space. Most other contractors want you to pay extra for their designs even before you decide to use their company. We interviewed a couple of other companies but did not get the same warm and friendly attention that Kitchens Plus offered. Two of my neighbors had used Kitchens Plus in the past and they came highly recommended. Matt listened to our wants and needs and was on top of every detail throughout the entire project. If I ever had a question I was able to text or email Matt and have an answer within a very short amount of time. This took a lot of stress out of the project knowing Matt would always come through and make things right. Our project was forecasted to last approximately twelve weeks and Matt finished the job a week early. The high quality of work from his long-term employees shows what true craftsman they truly are. Everyone was friendly and respectful of our property. They picked up all messes and hauled away trash on a daily basis. We are also very impressed with the painting contractor and tile contractor Matt suggested we use on our project. We had separate contracts for these services. Everyone worked well in scheduling so certain aspects of the project were completed before the next contractor started their job. Thank you Matt Barns for making our 1976 ranch home into a modern elegant place where we plan to retire. We brag about our contractor to everyone. Hire Kitchens Plus for your next remodel and rest assured the project will run smoothly.

The work took six weeks over the holidays which should have been a logistical nightmare but Matt and his various subcontractors were flexible and coordinated well to prevent any unnecessary delays. The biggest problem was with the kitchen sink I had purchased; it arrived broken. As did two replacements ( side note: stay away from composite granite sinks, they are extremely fragile). This delayed the countertop installation so Matt accelerated the the floor installation to keep things moving forward. After the third broken sink arrived I switched to a stainless steel sink. By then the stone countertop had already been cut. Matt worked with the fabricator to insure the new sink and countertop would fit together with minimal adjustments to the countertop rather than cutting a new countertop slab. None of the contractors I interviewed understood my vision for a decorative tiled niche, including Matt. But Matt, his carpenter, and tile installer listened to me and gave me advice that I listened to and kept or adjusted to fit my vision. That flexibility resulted in a finished tile niche that matched my vision. Remodels are stressful (three broken sinks didn't help) but Matt and his subcontractors were very friendly and that helped keep the stress manageable. There were quick to correct flaws that came up. I can look over my new kitchen and say I am very happy with the work.

Splendid job. we could not be more satisfied with the service and the workmanship, Removed walls, ceiling, re-wired and re-plumbed the kitchen area. Custom cabinets and countertops. Very responsive. They listened to what we had to say. No complaints

The price was a little high that was the reason I didn't go with them but I liked them a lot. I liked their designer a lot. They were my second choice. I remember that the price was more and they couldn't match, that's why I didn't go with them. It’s still good but I just found a better price. I didn't do business with them. Their responsiveness was nice and since I didn't do business with them I can't tell about the quality of their work. Everything went well. My interaction with them was very pleasant.

Kitchen Plus responded to my concerns over the structural damage and fixed the issue. I am very happy with the work they completed in my house.

Kitchens Plus are wonderful. They are very professional and the price is very good.

Below is an honest review of our experience with Kitchens Plus that outlines the advantages/positives and areas of improvement. Most importantly I am planning to use Kitchens Plus (KP) for future projects and would recommend Kitchens Plus to my Family, Friends and neighbors. We are 100% Satisfied with the professional work completed by Kitchens Plus. One of the differentiators of KP (which stood out from other bids) was the upfront design time (before any contract or money changed hands). Personally, this was a major benefit which led us to choose KP I think its worth noting that KP is NOT your typical General Contractor. I always was able to contact somebody in person, many times that was the owner or the GM. I had access to both email and cell phones. Very rarely did we get voice mail and when we did it we got a return response within a reasonable time frame. We were super impressed with the everyday workers, very TRUST WORTHY and friendly. The Owner and GM made frequent trips to our house to review progress. KP was not the cheapest, but certainly not the most expensive. I would characterize the estimate as a "Fair and Competitive" bid. KP met their proposed budget with challenges. With any project there are unknowns, and the Kitchen's Plus Team really took the time to explain the uncovered unknowns and provide pro's and con's. If I had to offer areas of improvement: (What project is perfect?) In terms of timing, KP met their contractorial obligations, however as a home owner we would have liked it done before those timelines. (who wouldn't) KP used third party contractors in some areas, I would recommend KP as well as home owners to review in detail the work completed by the contractor. While we are satisfied with the final product, it took additional call backs to meet our expectations. The important take away here is that KP will " MAKE IT RIGHT". You will hear that phrase when working with KP. If it doesn't meet your expectations they will "MAKE IT RIGHT" . Summary To re-iterate, this is an honest and trueful experience we had with Kitchens Plus and I would expect nothing less from a new engagement. The point of this review is to inform future home owners the value (both in craftsmanship and General Contractor services ) Kitchens Plus provides and I would not hesitate to use Kitchen's plus again, nor would I have any reservations recommending Kitchens Plus to my friends and family!

They were very professional. They came in at or under budget. They were very prompt with the installation and did a very good job. I would use them again in the future.

They are very thoughful and do thurough work. They were very responsive to our needs and wants. They were very good with the customer service aspect of the project. They used quality materials and we are extremely pleased! Great job and would recommend them in the future.

The came in, hung plastic to keep the dust in the kitchen area, placed protective materials to protect the floors and cleared out the kitchen in one day. The quickly had their plumber and electrician come in to drop a gas line and relocate the electical plugs and quickly patched, refinished and painted the kitchen walls. All was coordinated very well with no time lost to scheduling. They had preordered the cabinets so that there was no time lost waiting for delivery and had all the cabinets up in about three days. What took the longest was the countertop fabrication which was out of their control and is typical in kitchen remodeling. As soon as the countertop was ready and installed they came back the next day to install doors, drawars, touchup, etc. They kept close communication with us letting us know what their status was and responded back to us very quickly if we had any questions. I have recommended them to friends and family how have used them as well and have been very happy with their service.

Overall, we are very happy with Kitchen's Plus. Dennis was very easy to work with. The demolition took only a few days and the workers were very conscientious about keeping our carpets clean and would always clean up at the end of the day. The person who was managing the project came to check on the progress often and was easily available. Everyone from the plumber and tilers were very knowledgeable and professional. Even though the project took longer than we expected, everything went pretty smoothly. We have heard horror stories from friends and co-workers with their contractors but Kitchen Plus was professional and took care of all the problems we've encountered on a timely manner. We would recommend Kitchen Plus to our friends and family.

Kitchens Plus recently remodeled our kitchen. We couldn’t be happier with the result. Our new kitchen is 200% more functional and looks a lot nicer than the old one. Dennis Perrine was our designer. We didn’t have the budget to increase the size of our kitchen space and Dennis did an amazing and creative job with the space we had to work with. We had spoken with three other designers from three other contracting companies before we met Dennis. His approach towards design was much more flexible and creative than everyone else’s. Without his design skills we wouldn’t have near the functionality that we now have in our kitchen. Dennis was incredibly patient over the four months it took us to complete the design and make all of our decisions. He did many iterations of the design for us until we knew we had everything exactly how we wanted it. Because of the effort we all put in up front, we had only one very small change order after signing the contract, and that was due to a minor change we requested to the quartz backsplash edge detail. When we got stuck trying to make color decisions Jen Timmons, another Kitchens Plus designer, stepped in to help us. She has an impeccable eye for color and did a great job of guiding us through counter top, paint, flooring, cabinet knobs and pulls, and window covering decisions. She made all of those choices go easily and quickly. Without her it probably would have taken us weeks longer to complete these last decisions, and it would not look nearly as nice as it does. Mike and Loretto did a wonderful job with our demo, electrical work, and cabinet installation. They were easy to have in the house and did great quality work. Someone was here on time every day they were supposed to be here. A few cabinet configuration issues we ran into along the way were handled quickly and effectively. Our curved island presented a difficult installation challenge and Mike stuck with it until it was all put together, and the result is beautiful. Mike was always willing to patiently address any concerns or questions I had during construction. Gary, our project manager, always took my calls or called me back in reasonable time frames when I had questions that Mike was unable to answer. We had some issues with our counter top fabrication and installation and Matt at Kitchens Plus worked with the fabricator Kitchens Plus had hired to make sure that everything was taken care of in a timely and acceptable fashion. Gary managed to keep moving the scheduling of the plumber around to handle the delays which allowed us to start using our kitchen by Christmas as planned. The plumbing install and gas line move done by Kitchens Plus plumber Gary went quickly and smoothly. Small issues that we found near the end of and after installation have all been quickly addressed by Matt and Gary. Everyone I spoke with at Kitchens Plus over the course of the design, contract, and construction phases of our project was friendly and helpful. I had a lot of questions and concerns along the way and nobody ever made me feel that I was being a pest or being difficult. We paid Kitchens Plus $36,271 for the part of the remodel handled by their employees or that they managed for us which included design, demo, electrical, plumbing, lighting, drywall repair, counter top fabrication and installation, and cabinet purchase and installation. We hired our own painter and flooring installer. The entire remodel, including Kitchens Plus portion, new high end appliances, paint, flooring, sink and plumbing fixtures, window coverings, and other organization odds and ends ended up costing about $53,000. We probably could have remodeled our kitchen for less, but if we had, I don’t think it would be anywhere near as functional and attractive as it is now. It was money very well spent. When we’re ready to do our bathrooms we’ll be going back to Kitchens Plus and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a remodeling contractor. Here are links to before and after photos: Before: http://lbrpics.smugmug.com/Other/House/Kitchen-Before/15650913_6nuTp#1172674194_Ytg7x After: http://lbrpics.smugmug.com/Other/House/Kitchen/15648877_FTghK#1172908987_TUpWj

They quoted me about $51000 and it was basically for kitchen remodeling. My interaction with them went fine. They weren’t very flexible with their meeting time. It may be because of my schedule too since I work. It took us a while to schedule a time when a person could come out to take pictures and measurements. So that was a little hard to set up. They didn’t seem to be as flexible as some of the other people that we talked with. Other than that, the bid was very professional. They did make followup calls to see if we had made any decisions. It was okay, but they could be a little flexible with their appointments. However, it wasn’t a big deal. They were probably the most expensive out of the other 4 estimates that I got. It didn’t seem to me like I would have got lot for the money because I thought that they were a little overpriced. So I wouldn’t use them for that reason.

This company is great to deal with. The designer Laura Landegent is extremely knowledgeable, patient and helpful. She takes pride in her work. Her attention to details and honesty make the process very pleasant. She works as many hours as needed to provide us with different designs from which we can choose the most suitable one. The quality and artistry of Laura’s work are excellent. All her designs are targeted to make a kitchen both beautiful and functional. She also shows us ways we can renovate the kitchen in a cost effective manner. I would definitely recommend this company and Laura as a designer to everybody.

Everything was great. They did a really good job, and their rates were reasonable. They are very organized, and did what they said they would do, and did it on time as well. They design as well as perform the construction itself, and we were very happy with their work.

We were excited to have our kitchen remodeled, but we were frightened by all the horror stories from friends who had been through it with other companies. From start to finish, Kitchens Plus was a dream! Every single detail was taken care of on time. They were very professional and friendly at all times. A few years after our kitchen remodel, we hired Kitchens Plus to also do both of our bathrooms. All the work they did for us is beautiful! Above all, Matt Barns (owner) is responsive, caring, and professional. He wants his customers to be happy and satisfied. I would use them again myself and recommend them to anyone!

Our first contact with Kitchens Plus was with Jen Timmons, whom I affectionately refer to as our Designer Extraordinare. She really listened to our ideas (amazing how many designers don't do this....) and designed exactly what we wanted, and then some. She was creative and came up with great ideas to fill in our "blank spaces". She even shopped with us--it was such an expected and personal touch. The team began work in mid-June, and we were impressed from the very start. Demolition took just a few days, and before we knew it, walls had been removed, trusses were redesigned, and we could see the new kitchen taking shape. Liam and Axel, the installation team, were always on time, clean and respectful. Their attention to detail and careful work ensured a very smooth installation. Minor problems with cabinet parts and pieces were very quickly resolved between Kitchen's Plus and the manufacturer, and the project finished on time, on budget. During the entire installation, I felt like we were their most important customers. We plan on using Kitchen's Plus again in the very near future to remodel our bathrooms. I highly, highly recommend this team!

My kitchen remodeling experience with Kitchens Plus was excellent. Jen (the designer) visited my old kitchen then presented me with a very clever design incorporating my ideas. We made some minor changes then approved it. I ordered the appliances. The remodeling process took approximately six weeks. The project went exactly as planned and right on budget. The crew were skilled workers and pleasant to have around. All in all a very satisfactory experience. I liked the work and workers so much I later had them gut and remodel one of my bathrooms. Since the remodel they have cheerfully returned (at no charge) to fix minor problems. Everybody who sees my kitchen loves it. I recommend Kitchens Plus with no reservations. They do excellent work.

From the beginning when they started tearing everything out to the finish they made recommendations that helped me with decisions that I had to make or ideas that needed to be changed. The designer was a great help making the important decisions on how to rearrange my kitchen. It was my first remodel job I have had on my house and never realized how much had to be done. When problems occured they promptly took care of them.