Kitchen Remodeling in Richmond, VA
Transform the heart of your home with a kitchen built for your lifestyle and budget.
Why Choose MAS Contractors?
Your kitchen is the heart of your home — and MAS Contractors LLC has been transforming kitchens across Richmond, North Chesterfield, and Midlothian for over 11 years. Whether you want a targeted upgrade or a complete gut renovation, our team delivers craftsmanship that lasts a lifetime.
We handle every detail in-house: custom cabinet installation, granite and quartz countertops, tile backsplash, flooring, plumbing rough-ins, and appliance hookups. No subcontractors — just our proven team managing your project from the first measurement to the final walkthrough.
- Custom cabinet installation & refacing
- Granite & quartz countertop installation
- Tile backsplash design and installation
- LVP, hardwood & porcelain flooring
- Under-cabinet and recessed lighting
- Plumbing & electrical coordination
- Kitchen island design & build
- Appliance installation & hookup
Our Process
Free In-Home Estimate
We visit your kitchen, take measurements, discuss your vision, and deliver a written estimate with no hidden fees and zero pressure.
Design & Material Selection
Choose cabinet finishes, countertop material, tile, flooring, and fixtures with our guidance — maximizing every dollar of your budget.
Permits & Scheduling
We pull all required permits from Chesterfield County or Richmond City and give you a full build schedule before the first tool is touched.
Build & Final Walkthrough
Our in-house crew manages every trade. We finish with a detailed walkthrough to confirm every detail meets your expectations.
11+
Years of Experience
500+
Projects Completed
100%
Satisfaction Rate
Always
Free Estimate
Cost & Timeline Guide
$15,000 – $60,000+
Most projects: $30,000 – $45,000
3 – 6 weeks
Permit approval times may add 2–4 weeks for certain projects
What Affects Your Cost
- Cabinet style and finish level (stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom)
- Countertop material (laminate vs. quartz vs. granite)
- Plumbing or layout changes required
- Appliance grade and hookup complexity
- Flooring type and square footage
What Every Homeowner Should Know
Common Challenges
Cabinet Alignment in Older Homes
Walls in Richmond homes built before 1990 are rarely plumb or square. Installing cabinets requires extensive shimming and scribing to create level runs — a detail that less experienced crews skip, leading to visible gaps and doors that won't close properly.
Plumbing Relocation Costs
Moving the sink or changing the island position means relocating drain lines — often requiring work through the crawl space or breaking into the slab. This adds $1,500–$4,000 to the budget and several days to the timeline that must be planned upfront.
Load-Bearing Wall Removal
Opening up a kitchen to the living area almost always involves a load-bearing wall. This requires a structural engineer, an LVL beam, and temporary support walls during framing — permitted and inspected work that adds 2–4 weeks to the schedule.
Material Lead Times
Semi-custom cabinets have 6–10 week lead times. Not ordering them on Day 1 of design is the most common single reason kitchen remodels fall behind schedule. We lock in cabinet orders before demo begins.
Pro Tips from Our Team
Lock in cabinet and countertop selections before demo starts — material lead times control your schedule, not the labor.
Design your lighting layout before any drywall goes up. Adding recessed lights after the fact means cutting, patching, and repainting — a $1,500+ mistake.
Use the 36-inch work triangle rule: the combined distance between sink, stove, and refrigerator should total 12–26 feet. Layouts outside this range feel awkward to work in.
Order 15% extra tile as a buffer for cuts, breakage, and future repairs — tile dye lots change between production runs and matching tile 2 years later is nearly impossible.
Quartz is the smarter countertop choice for Virginia's humidity — non-porous, never needs sealing, and outperforms granite in high-use kitchens.
