Seacoast Kitchen & Bath Builders LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Kyle was very professional and timely. He did an amazing job on our bathroom. We would definitely recommend Seacoast Kitchen & Bath Builders."
ali c on May 2025
Seacoast Kitchen & Bath Builders LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Kyle was very professional and timely. He did an amazing job on our bathroom. We would definitely recommend Seacoast Kitchen & Bath Builders."
ali c on May 2025
Wathen Contracting, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"Very personable, professional, timely, skilled people."
Debbie R on October 2019
Wathen Contracting, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!
"Very personable, professional, timely, skilled people."
Debbie R on October 2019
With over 10 years in the industry, Envy Homes LLC, takes great pride on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see each project through to the customer's satisfaction. Give us a call today for an estimate and to get a General Contractor out to your home or business today!
"They showed up on time each day, were very knowledgeable of the work they performed. Showed up for the quote when we scheduled the first meeting and we were very impressed with the overall experience. The deck they built was spot on and perfect for our needs. They did make some recommendations as to how it would look and work better for us and we went with their decisions and are so happy and impressed. They were very neat about their work and very easy to talk with. I would never use anyone else, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND them for whatever you need. So great to work with."
phyllis p on July 2023
With over 10 years in the industry, Envy Homes LLC, takes great pride on providing quality service that customers can believe in. We will always see each project through to the customer's satisfaction. Give us a call today for an estimate and to get a General Contractor out to your home or business today!
"They showed up on time each day, were very knowledgeable of the work they performed. Showed up for the quote when we scheduled the first meeting and we were very impressed with the overall experience. The deck they built was spot on and perfect for our needs. They did make some recommendations as to how it would look and work better for us and we went with their decisions and are so happy and impressed. They were very neat about their work and very easy to talk with. I would never use anyone else, and HIGHLY RECOMMEND them for whatever you need. So great to work with."
phyllis p on July 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Steve and his crew were great!"
Julie C on June 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Steve and his crew were great!"
Julie C on June 2024
Brent is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Brent did a great job! It was a long wait for the cabinet company to finally send us the cabinets. So, be prepared for that but Brent proved himself trustworthy and did a great job."
Christine W on August 2022
Brent is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Brent did a great job! It was a long wait for the cabinet company to finally send us the cabinets. So, be prepared for that but Brent proved himself trustworthy and did a great job."
Christine W on August 2022
Why choose Shapiro Services? We are locally owned with our owner-operator, Joshua Shapiro overseeing all aspects of our trade. We create beautiful spaces. Adding Granite or Tile will add an inviting atmosphere to your bathroom Renovations. At Shapiro Bathrooms, we make dreams come true. We preform full bathroom remodels. It's simply the way we do business. We offer quality, professionalism and competitive pricing for every job, regardless of project size. Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. Shapiro Bathrooms looks forward to making your dream bathroom a reality. M-F 9-5pm
"Very easy to work with."
Joshua C on July 2022
Why choose Shapiro Services? We are locally owned with our owner-operator, Joshua Shapiro overseeing all aspects of our trade. We create beautiful spaces. Adding Granite or Tile will add an inviting atmosphere to your bathroom Renovations. At Shapiro Bathrooms, we make dreams come true. We preform full bathroom remodels. It's simply the way we do business. We offer quality, professionalism and competitive pricing for every job, regardless of project size. Customer satisfaction is our primary goal. Shapiro Bathrooms looks forward to making your dream bathroom a reality. M-F 9-5pm
"Very easy to work with."
Joshua C on July 2022
At Tim McCusker Innovative Renovations, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of all our clients. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, jobsite cleanliness, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 40 years of experience in all phases of construction. Count on us for complete home renovations, kitchen and bath renovations, home additions and dormers, custom built-ins and cabinets, interior and exterior trim, windows, doors and siding.
"I have owned my construction company in the Seacoast for 40 years and Tim is by far one of the more accomplished carpenters I have come across. He does first quality work with framing to finish work and has done custom cabinets for me that I could not be happier with. He is very reliable and always shows up on time and his cost are very competitive with the industry standards."
butch R on April 2025
At Tim McCusker Innovative Renovations, we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the needs of all our clients. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, jobsite cleanliness, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our clients, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Over 40 years of experience in all phases of construction. Count on us for complete home renovations, kitchen and bath renovations, home additions and dormers, custom built-ins and cabinets, interior and exterior trim, windows, doors and siding.
"I have owned my construction company in the Seacoast for 40 years and Tim is by far one of the more accomplished carpenters I have come across. He does first quality work with framing to finish work and has done custom cabinets for me that I could not be happier with. He is very reliable and always shows up on time and his cost are very competitive with the industry standards."
butch R on April 2025
Rockfort Renovations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Rockfort Renovations is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
KATS Construction & Remodel, LLC has been remodeling homes all around New Hampshire for years! From kitchens to baths, our experts know exactly how to create the look you are going for. Whether it needs a new paint job or a full demolition, our crew can do it all! Give us a call today for your free quote!
"Tom and his team rebuilt our whole kitchen they were very timely and were very professional did everything I asked for I would recommend them to do any construction job"
thomas s on September 2022
KATS Construction & Remodel, LLC has been remodeling homes all around New Hampshire for years! From kitchens to baths, our experts know exactly how to create the look you are going for. Whether it needs a new paint job or a full demolition, our crew can do it all! Give us a call today for your free quote!
"Tom and his team rebuilt our whole kitchen they were very timely and were very professional did everything I asked for I would recommend them to do any construction job"
thomas s on September 2022
NEXT LEVEL CONSTRUCTION is a locally owned business that specializes in Kitchen, bath, and whole house Remodeling as well as other handyman services. We love what we do and have over 15 years of experience. We look forward to working with you on your upcoming projects so call us now for a free estimate at 603-820-6245.
"Excellent work, came out same day."
Mark S on May 2025
NEXT LEVEL CONSTRUCTION is a locally owned business that specializes in Kitchen, bath, and whole house Remodeling as well as other handyman services. We love what we do and have over 15 years of experience. We look forward to working with you on your upcoming projects so call us now for a free estimate at 603-820-6245.
"Excellent work, came out same day."
Mark S on May 2025
Your galley kitchen needs adequate clearance around any island installation to maintain functionality. Most galley kitchens lack sufficient width for traditional islands, as these layouts prioritize efficiency in smaller spaces.
If your kitchen has an unusual width, consult with a kitchen designer who can evaluate your specific dimensions and recommend appropriate solutions. For narrower spaces, consider alternatives like rolling carts or narrow work tables that provide additional surface area without permanently restricting movement.
Kitchen remodels require six to 10 weeks for completion, though timelines vary based on project scope and material availability. Simple updates like cabinet refinishing and countertop replacement might finish within a few weeks, while comprehensive renovations involving structural changes often extend beyond two months.
Planning stages add approximately four weeks before construction begins. Maintaining clear communication with your contractor and ordering materials early helps prevent unnecessary delays.
Common errors include insufficient clearance between opposing countertops, inadequate lighting that creates shadowy work areas, and poor storage planning that leaves countertops cluttered. Some homeowners select oversized appliances that overwhelm the space or invest in expensive features that don't address fundamental workflow issues.
Careful planning, accurate measurements, and consultation with experienced professionals help avoid these pitfalls and ensure your renovation successfully addresses your kitchen's specific challenges.
Whether expansion makes sense depends on your home's layout, your budget, and your long-term plans. Combining a galley kitchen with neighboring spaces creates more open, flexible layouts that many buyers prefer. However, removing walls involves substantial costs, particularly if they contain plumbing, electrical systems, or structural elements.
Sometimes, optimizing your existing galley layout through better storage solutions and lighting proves more cost-effective than expansion. Consult with a contractor to evaluate specific costs for your situation.
Effective galley kitchen lighting combines multiple sources to eliminate shadows and create visual spaciousness. Overhead fixtures provide general illumination, while under-cabinet lighting illuminates work surfaces directly. Consider recessed ceiling fixtures that don't protrude into limited headspace.
Lighting with dimming capabilities allows adjustment for different activities. Reflective surfaces like glass tile backsplashes or glossy cabinet finishes help bounce light throughout the space, reducing the corridor effect common in galley layouts.