Kitchen Remodeling
Let’s design a kitchen that works and looks better!
Kitchens built around how your home actually works.
Zischke Builders has been remodeling kitchens throughout Greater Lansing for more than 25 years. With roots in finish carpentry, kitchens have been part of our work from the beginning. That experience helps us look beyond new cabinets and finishes to the practical details that determine whether a kitchen will actually work well once construction is complete.
We work with homeowners from early planning through the finishing details, coordinating the construction and the trades involved along the way. Our experience working with Lansing-area kitchen designers also helps us turn design ideas into spaces that can be built successfully within the realities of an existing home, while identifying potential problems before they become expensive changes during construction.
More than a new look.
A kitchen can be attractive and still be frustrating to use. Storage may be limited, traffic may cut directly through the work area, cabinets may no longer meet the family’s needs, or years of individual updates may have left the room feeling disconnected from the rest of the house.
A good kitchen remodel starts by understanding what is not working now and what needs to work differently when the project is finished.
Better use of space
Improve circulation, work areas and the way the kitchen connects to surrounding rooms.
More useful storage
Make better use of cabinets, islands, pantries and spaces that may currently be wasted.
Updated surfaces and finishes
Replace worn flooring, countertops, tile, lighting and finishes as part of a coordinated project.
A kitchen that belongs in the house
Bring new work into the home without making the kitchen feel like it came from somewhere else.
Kitchens have a lot of moving parts
Kitchen remodeling often involves far more than replacing cabinets. Electrical, plumbing, flooring, drywall, tile, lighting, carpentry and finish work may all need to come together in the same space. Zischke Builders coordinates those pieces as part of the larger project so homeowners are not left trying to manage each trade independently.
What we can do:
Kitchen remodeling and renovation
Layout changes
Cabinet installation and modification
Custom cabinetry and built-ins
Islands and storage solutions
Flooring
Tile and backsplashes
Trim and finish carpentry
Drywall and painting
Electrical and plumbing coordination
Lighting improvements
Updated charging and electric solutions
Related structural and remodeling work
Sometimes the right solution isn't sitting on a shelf.
Existing homes don’t always cooperate with standard dimensions. Walls are not always perfectly square, useful spaces may be oddly shaped, and sometimes the feature that makes a kitchen work better isn’t available from a catalog.
Zischke Builders has experienced finish carpenters who can create and adapt cabinetry, built-ins, trim, and other details for your project. That capability gives us more options when a kitchen calls for something beyond standard installation.
What People Are Saying
“Zischke Builders helped me finish a previous kitchen remodel by installing a new backsplash and cabinet lighting … Zischke came through exceeding my expectations. I would definitely hire them again!”
— Kathy Luoma
What happens next
A successful kitchen remodel starts with understanding why you want to make the change. More storage, better flow, room to gather, updated finishes, or simply fixing a layout that no longer works can lead to very different solutions.
Understand the space and the goal
We start by looking at how your kitchen works today and what you want to change. That includes the layout, adjoining rooms, existing conditions and the practical problems you want the remodel to solve.
Plan before building
Our owner personally measures and estimates each project. From there, we work with you through the design and scope until the project is agreed upon.
Before construction begins, we work through existing conditions, materials, scheduling and the different trades that will be involved. Good planning cannot eliminate every surprise in an existing home, but it can prevent many of them.
Keep the project connected
Kitchen remodeling often involves cabinetry, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, drywall, flooring, tile, painting and other trades. Zischke Builders coordinates those pieces as one project rather than leaving the homeowner to manage them separately.
Pay attention to the finish
The details people see and use every day matter. Cabinet alignment, trim transitions, tile work, flooring, lighting and the way new construction meets the existing home are part of the project, not an afterthought.
Finish with the whole room in mind
A kitchen should not just look good in photographs. It should function well, fit naturally into the house and hold up to daily use. We work through the final details with that finished space in mind.
Kitchen Remodeling Questions
Can Zischke change the layout of my kitchen?
Yes. Kitchen projects can involve much more than replacing finishes. Depending on the house and project, we can evaluate changes involving walls, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical systems and adjoining spaces.
Do you install custom cabinetry and built-ins?
Zischke Builders has finish-carpentry capabilities that allow us to incorporate custom cabinetry, built-ins, shelving, trim and other project-specific details when appropriate.
Can you handle flooring, tile and painting as part of the kitchen project?
Yes. Those elements can be coordinated as part of a larger kitchen remodel rather than requiring the homeowner to manage each piece separately.
Do you take on smaller kitchen projects?
We consider both larger remodels and individual home-improvement projects. Project availability depends on the type of work, location and current schedule.
What about appliances?
We can also help you pick out and install appliances.
How early should we contact you?
Earlier is generally better, especially when a project involves several trades, custom materials or significant layout changes. Even if you are still several months away, an initial conversation can help determine what planning needs to happen first.
Where do you work?
Zischke Builders is based in Mason and regularly works throughout Greater Lansing, including Holt, Okemos, DeWitt, Williamston, Grand Ledge and surrounding communities. Larger projects may also be considered elsewhere in Mid-Michigan.
Thinking about changing your kitchen?
Tell us what works, what doesn't, and what you would like the space to become. We'll review the project and help determine the appropriate next step.