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JCLC Homes, Inc.

PO Box 140336
5.00(
1
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JCLC Homes, Inc.

PO Box 140336
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
14 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

JCLC Homes modern traditional design style rethinks yesterday's homes for today's families. Clear communication, a trusting relationship, and the highest quality craftsmanship are at the core of what we do. We meet tight timelines with a simplified process and we focus on details that make a huge impact.

"We highly recommend JCLC for any home design build or remodeling project. The recently completed a major remodeling/function space expansion project on our 100+ year old home. From the bid process, through design, and project completion they were hands on, top notch communicators. Their on-site teams are high professional, courteous, and have a great attention to detail. Their bid was accurate, and their change order process was transparent. Any challenges that we encountered we worked through as a team - we always felt like they were listening and checking to make sure we were satisfied. We will definitely work with them again."

Bob P on June 2025

JCLC Homes modern traditional design style rethinks yesterday's homes for today's families. Clear communication, a trusting relationship, and the highest quality craftsmanship are at the core of what we do. We meet tight timelines with a simplified process and we focus on details that make a huge impact.

"We highly recommend JCLC for any home design build or remodeling project. The recently completed a major remodeling/function space expansion project on our 100+ year old home. From the bid process, through design, and project completion they were hands on, top notch communicators. Their on-site teams are high professional, courteous, and have a great attention to detail. Their bid was accurate, and their change order process was transparent. Any challenges that we encountered we worked through as a team - we always felt like they were listening and checking to make sure we were satisfied. We will definitely work with them again."

Bob P on June 2025


Derrow Enterprises

1304 Southwest 22nd Street
3.94(
8
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Derrow Enterprises

1304 Southwest 22nd Street
3.94(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

The Finishing Touch is a general contracting company serving the Kansas City area. We handle a wide variety of projects including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, painting and whatever it takes to get your project done right. We pride ourselves on honesty and customer satisfaction. Give us a call for your estimate.

"Finally Received full payment after this post. Still wouldn t hire them again."

Julie M on March 2020

The Finishing Touch is a general contracting company serving the Kansas City area. We handle a wide variety of projects including kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, painting and whatever it takes to get your project done right. We pride ourselves on honesty and customer satisfaction. Give us a call for your estimate.

"Finally Received full payment after this post. Still wouldn t hire them again."

Julie M on March 2020


Don Kelly Construction

711 N.E. Lone Hill Drive
4.31(
25
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Don Kelly Construction

711 N.E. Lone Hill Drive
4.31(
25
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

Don Kelly Construction is a full service residential building and remodeling general contractor who services the greater Kansas City area and surrounding cities. We are a quality conscious general contractor, with over 20 years of industry experience, and a long list of satisfied customers. We look forward to providing you with the best in quality and service to help you fulfill the vision for your project, and make it a reality. We are a licensed and insured company in good standing. We are excited about the possibilities of making you another one of our satisfied customers. Please let us know how we can help YOU!

"Good job."

Kevin M on December 2022

Don Kelly Construction is a full service residential building and remodeling general contractor who services the greater Kansas City area and surrounding cities. We are a quality conscious general contractor, with over 20 years of industry experience, and a long list of satisfied customers. We look forward to providing you with the best in quality and service to help you fulfill the vision for your project, and make it a reality. We are a licensed and insured company in good standing. We are excited about the possibilities of making you another one of our satisfied customers. Please let us know how we can help YOU!

"Good job."

Kevin M on December 2022


Allscopes LLC

520 NE 5th St Unit B
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Allscopes LLC

520 NE 5th St Unit B
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Kitchen Remodels, but also offer a wide range of expertise for a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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T.R. Harrison Contractors, Inc

144 North 61st Street
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T.R. Harrison Contractors, Inc

144 North 61st Street
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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

T.R Harrison Contractors is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We are a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you

T.R Harrison Contractors is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We are a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you


Delong's Custom Works, LLC

8825 Southwest 4th Street
5.00(
2
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Delong's Custom Works, LLC

8825 Southwest 4th Street
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"They did a phenomenal job. Very reasonable pricing and were very helpful in completing our ideas. Very respectful & kind."

Andrea or Glenn M on November 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"They did a phenomenal job. Very reasonable pricing and were very helpful in completing our ideas. Very respectful & kind."

Andrea or Glenn M on November 2021


We are your destination for home improvement. Caring, detailed and ready to work. Call today for a free estimate!


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Donigan Construction

817 Lakeview Dr
4.84(
31
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Donigan Construction

817 Lakeview Dr
4.84(
31
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
161 local quotes requested

Here for your needs! No matter how big or small we are interested in your project! Maybe it’s a new roof! Leak! Maybe new siding! Maybe new paint! Inside or outside we are interested! Maybe you are moving clutter! What ever you need help with give us a call! We can set an appointment and get you an estimate! Handyman Services have a minimum $200.00 to cover first two hours. $75.00 an hour after.

"It went fine. He was on time, did a fine job with both tasks. Courteous and professional. I paid by check for services rendered."

Jerri G on May 2022

Here for your needs! No matter how big or small we are interested in your project! Maybe it’s a new roof! Leak! Maybe new siding! Maybe new paint! Inside or outside we are interested! Maybe you are moving clutter! What ever you need help with give us a call! We can set an appointment and get you an estimate! Handyman Services have a minimum $200.00 to cover first two hours. $75.00 an hour after.

"It went fine. He was on time, did a fine job with both tasks. Courteous and professional. I paid by check for services rendered."

Jerri G on May 2022


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Omni Properties

11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
5.00(
9
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Omni Properties

11300 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
69 local quotes requested

Locally owned and operated! We specialize in general construction, floor plan design, home renovation, basement finishing, exterior renovations, and home building. We also offer commercial services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"John and his crew were amazing! He was able to work with my very difficult insurance company and got the project done in a timely manner. Dons crew showed up on time and answered any questions I had with no hesitation 10/10 recommend"

Michelle A on June 2025

Locally owned and operated! We specialize in general construction, floor plan design, home renovation, basement finishing, exterior renovations, and home building. We also offer commercial services. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"John and his crew were amazing! He was able to work with my very difficult insurance company and got the project done in a timely manner. Dons crew showed up on time and answered any questions I had with no hesitation 10/10 recommend"

Michelle A on June 2025


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ARMSTRONG KITCHENS

9310 W 87TH ST
4.92(
24
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ARMSTRONG KITCHENS

9310 W 87TH ST
4.92(
24
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

For fastest and best experience, we recommend that you call us directly, 913 642 3337, or come to our Design showroom, conveniently located on 87th Street across from Louisburg Square. (appointments encouraged, not required of course.) Yes we are full service licensed general contractors for Johnson County, but foremost we are about great design! Our showroom is where we start with ideas, and then we follow up with home appointments. Who are we exactly? We’re your kitchen's all-in-one full service remodeling answer for peace of mind. Kitchen remodeling is complex because many diverse skills must come together, correctly and without slippage. At Armstrong Kitchens we combine our wide range of abilities and experience for your best outcome, and we’ve had many decades to pull it all together. We are unique in being all of the following: -Interior Designers: each designer has a degree in Interior Design and is highly experienced, to make sure your new update looks like you want it to, and so that it fits well into your home. -NKBA Kitchen & Bath Designers: each designer is fully trained and NKBA accredited, to handle the specification complexities and minute technical details of all the products you will need. -Licensed General Contractor: We make sure your wonderful new room comes together the way its supposed to, by putting it together ourselves. We are not only licensed for General Contracting, but also Electrical & Mechanical and lead paint abatement. Like the old saying goes “If you want something done right…” In our 72 year history as a multi-generational family business, this has been the proven recipe for success.

"Look no further! Our kitchen remodel was top to bottom and even included tear-out of ceiling soffits. From the start: Pricing was competitive with an easy to understand estimate. Classic or trendy, Kristeen teaches at a local college and knows what’s out there and what we could expect. Communication was easy and prompt. Everyone was GREAT to work with and the job was completed ON TIME. They go ABOVE & BEYOND! Over a year after we were done our “Smart” faucet motor went out. At no charge, father and son came out and switched it out for us. We have done our share of remodeling and wish we had found them sooner. I LOVE my kitchen!"

Elisa H on August 2024

For fastest and best experience, we recommend that you call us directly, 913 642 3337, or come to our Design showroom, conveniently located on 87th Street across from Louisburg Square. (appointments encouraged, not required of course.) Yes we are full service licensed general contractors for Johnson County, but foremost we are about great design! Our showroom is where we start with ideas, and then we follow up with home appointments. Who are we exactly? We’re your kitchen's all-in-one full service remodeling answer for peace of mind. Kitchen remodeling is complex because many diverse skills must come together, correctly and without slippage. At Armstrong Kitchens we combine our wide range of abilities and experience for your best outcome, and we’ve had many decades to pull it all together. We are unique in being all of the following: -Interior Designers: each designer has a degree in Interior Design and is highly experienced, to make sure your new update looks like you want it to, and so that it fits well into your home. -NKBA Kitchen & Bath Designers: each designer is fully trained and NKBA accredited, to handle the specification complexities and minute technical details of all the products you will need. -Licensed General Contractor: We make sure your wonderful new room comes together the way its supposed to, by putting it together ourselves. We are not only licensed for General Contracting, but also Electrical & Mechanical and lead paint abatement. Like the old saying goes “If you want something done right…” In our 72 year history as a multi-generational family business, this has been the proven recipe for success.

"Look no further! Our kitchen remodel was top to bottom and even included tear-out of ceiling soffits. From the start: Pricing was competitive with an easy to understand estimate. Classic or trendy, Kristeen teaches at a local college and knows what’s out there and what we could expect. Communication was easy and prompt. Everyone was GREAT to work with and the job was completed ON TIME. They go ABOVE & BEYOND! Over a year after we were done our “Smart” faucet motor went out. At no charge, father and son came out and switched it out for us. We have done our share of remodeling and wish we had found them sooner. I LOVE my kitchen!"

Elisa H on August 2024

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FAQs for kitchen remodel projects in Independence, MO

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.

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