Kitchen remodeling built around how your family really lives.
The kitchen is the room your family actually lives in. It is where the homework happens, where the holidays start, and where everybody ends up no matter how big the house is. We rebuild it around the way you really cook and gather, not a showroom photo. We remodel kitchens for families across Swansea, Belleville, O’Fallon, and the wider Metro East.
What does a Padgett kitchen remodel include?
A kitchen remodel with Padgett Building & Remodeling rebuilds the room your family actually lives in, from custom cabinetry and counters to a backsplash set by the same tile crews Swansea homeowners praise for their shower work. This family-owned Swansea builder has remodeled Metro East kitchens since 1992, with one project manager on your job start to finish.
Everything the job needs, handled by one family.
Since 1992, the Padgett family has remodeled kitchens across Swansea with the same promise: quality craftsmanship, no shortcuts, and a price you know before we start.
- Custom and semi-custom cabinetry
- Quartz, granite, and solid-surface countertops
- Islands and breakfast bars
- Tile and stone backsplashes
- Recessed and pendant lighting
- Hardwood, tile, and LVP flooring
- Plumbing and electrical updates
- Appliance layout and coordination
Why hire one contractor for the whole kitchen?
A kitchen touches plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, and finish carpentry all at once, which is exactly where shortcuts hide. One Padgett project manager stays on your kitchen from the first measurement to the final reveal, so the trades are coordinated and you always know who is in your home and when.
The Padgett Way →How long does a kitchen remodel take in the Metro East?
Every kitchen is different, but most full remodels move through the same four phases over four to eight weeks. We give you the real dates at your consultation and keep you posted at every step.
Design & order
We finalize the layout, lock your selections, and order cabinetry and counters so nothing stalls once we start.
Demo & rough-in
Out with the old, then plumbing and electrical get moved and updated behind the walls while everything is open.
Cabinets & counters
Cabinets go in, counters are templated and set, and the backsplash, flooring, and lighting come together.
Finish & reveal
Fixtures, hardware, and the punch list, then a walkthrough together before you cook the first meal in it.
Bigger layout changes or structural work can add time. You will know that up front, never as a surprise.
What shapes the cost of a kitchen remodel?
The cost of a kitchen remodel is less about a sticker price and more about the choices inside it. How far the layout moves, the cabinetry and material tier, plumbing and electrical relocations, appliance and fixture selections, and the finish level all pull the number up or down. Padgett prices each Swansea kitchen custom.
According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, kitchens are among the most remodeled rooms in the American home, in part because the work ties cabinetry, counters, plumbing, and electrical together in one space. That is exactly why the scope of those choices, not a single line item, drives what a kitchen costs.
Padgett quotes every kitchen after a free in-home consultation, with no surprise change orders. You know the price before we start.
- Layout changes: moving walls, windows, or the work triangle
- Cabinetry and material tier: stock, semi-custom, or full custom
- Plumbing and electrical moves behind the walls
- Appliance and fixture selections
- Finish level: tile, hardware, lighting, and trim
- Structural work, if the space or a load-bearing wall changes
Kitchens we have built around Swansea.
Common questions about remodeling a kitchen in Swansea.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in the Metro East?
A kitchen remodel with Padgett Building & Remodeling usually runs four to eight weeks once demolition begins, depending on the size of the space and any layout or structural changes. This family-owned Swansea builder gives you real dates at your free consultation and keeps you posted through every phase.
What shapes the cost of a kitchen remodel?
The cost of a kitchen remodel is shaped by how far the layout moves, the cabinetry and material tier you choose, plumbing and electrical relocations, appliance and fixture selections, and the finish level. Padgett Building & Remodeling quotes every Swansea kitchen custom after a free in-home consultation, with no surprise change orders.
Will I be without a kitchen the whole time?
For most of the project the kitchen is out of service, so Padgett Building & Remodeling helps you set up a temporary cooking area before demolition. We sequence the Swansea job so the down time stays as short as the work allows and you always know what week you are in.
Do you pull the permits for my project?
Yes. When a kitchen project in Swansea or the wider Metro East needs permits for plumbing, electrical, or structural work, Padgett Building & Remodeling pulls them and coordinates the inspections. It is done right and on the record, so nothing about your remodel is left uninspected or unofficial.
Who is my point of contact during the project?
One Padgett Building & Remodeling project manager stays on your kitchen from the first measurement to the final reveal. Homeowners in Swansea and Belleville have named managers like Nancy, Ben, and Zec in their reviews. You always know who is in your home and when, with one accountable person answering questions.
Last updated July 2026
Thinking about your kitchen project?
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