FLYP's kitchen remodeling covers custom and semi-custom cabinetry, quartz, granite, or butcher-block counters, tile backsplashes and flooring, updated lighting and electrical, appliance installation, and layout changes up to wall removal. A licensed, insured Seattle contractor handles design, permits, and the full build under one project manager.
A kitchen is the hardest room in the house to remodel well — it's plumbing, electrical, gas, cabinetry, counters, and finish carpentry all colliding in one tight footprint, usually the room your family can least afford to lose for long. FLYP, the remodeling division of Green State Restoration, handles that complexity as a single licensed, insured Washington contractor: one project manager, one accountable crew, and a written fixed-scope quote before demo day so the number and the plan are settled up front.
Our scope runs the full range — custom and semi-custom cabinetry, quartz, granite, or butcher-block counters, tile backsplashes and flooring, refreshed lighting and electrical, appliance install, and layout changes up to removing a wall to open the kitchen to a living or dining space. Around Seattle and the Puget Sound that last part matters. A lot of our work is on Craftsman bungalows, mid-century ramblers, and split-levels with small, closed-off galley kitchens, and the single biggest change people want is knocking down the wall between the kitchen and the rest of the house. When that wall is load-bearing, we bring in the beam, the engineering, and the permit rather than pretending it's cosmetic.
Older Seattle housing stock also hides things behind the plaster: knob-and-tube wiring, undersized panels that can't carry an induction range or a second circuit of counter outlets, cast-iron drain lines, and subfloors that aren't flat enough for large-format tile. We'd rather find those on the walkthrough and price them honestly than surprise you halfway through. That's the whole point of the fixed-scope quote — you see what the kitchen actually needs before you commit.
What this service covers
Custom & semi-custom cabinetry
Quartz, granite & butcher-block counters
Tile backsplashes & flooring
Lighting & electrical updates
Appliance installation
Wall removal & layout changes
Where the money goes in a kitchen — and where it's worth it
In a kitchen, cost is driven mainly by three things: cabinetry, whether you move plumbing or gas, and whether any walls come out. Cabinets are usually the largest line, and the jump from stock to semi-custom to full custom is real — custom is what lets you fit an awkward Craftsman corner or a non-standard ceiling height instead of boxing it in with fillers. Counters follow the material (butcher-block, granite, and quartz sit at different price points and demand different care), and relocating a sink, range, or gas line adds plumbing and electrical labor that a like-for-like swap doesn't.
Our honest guidance: spend where you touch the kitchen every day and where it's expensive to change later. Solid cabinet boxes, a sensible work triangle, enough dedicated circuits, and good task lighting over the counters pay you back every time you cook, and they're miserable to redo once the tile is set. Trendy finishes can come down a tier without anyone noticing. If you're remodeling partly with resale in mind, a clean, functional, well-lit kitchen that matches the caliber of the neighborhood tends to hold value better than a maximalist kitchen that overshoots the block — we'll tell you where that line is for your home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in Seattle?
It depends on scope. A like-for-like refresh — new cabinets, counters, and backsplash without moving anything — often doesn't. But moving plumbing or gas, adding electrical circuits, or removing a wall generally does, and removing a load-bearing wall always requires a permit and structural sign-off. We pull the required permits and coordinate inspections as part of the project rather than leaving that on you.
Can you open up my galley or closed-off kitchen?
Yes — it's one of our most requested changes on Seattle bungalows, mid-century ramblers, and split-levels. If the wall is non-load-bearing it's straightforward. If it's carrying load, we bring in a beam sized by an engineer, permit it, and integrate it into the ceiling. We'll tell you which one you're dealing with at the consultation, because it materially changes the budget.
How long is my kitchen out of commission?
A realistic full kitchen typically runs several weeks, and it varies with scope — cabinet lead times, whether walls or plumbing move, and material availability are the usual drivers. Custom cabinetry in particular is often ordered early because it's the long pole. Your fixed-scope quote includes a realistic schedule, and we sequence the work to minimize how long you're without a working kitchen.
What drives the cost of a kitchen remodel the most?
Cabinetry is usually the single largest line, followed by whether you relocate plumbing or gas and whether any walls come out. Counter material matters too — butcher-block, granite, and quartz sit at different price points. In older Puget Sound homes, electrical upgrades (panel capacity, knob-and-tube, added circuits) can be a real factor. We price all of it in the written quote so there's no vague hourly guessing.
Will you handle appliances, lighting, and electrical, or do I hire that out separately?
We handle it under one roof — appliance install, new lighting, added or relocated circuits, and the electrical work behind them are all part of our scope. That's the advantage of one licensed contractor and one project manager: you're not coordinating a cabinet installer, an electrician, and a countertop fabricator yourself and hoping their schedules line up.
