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Full Measure Kitchen & Bath

4380 Alexander Boulevard Northeast, Suite G
4.54(
29
)
•Approved Pro

Full Measure Kitchen & Bath

4380 Alexander Boulevard Northeast, Suite G
4.54(
29
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Transform your kitchen with confidence! Full Measure Kitchen & Bath is a locally owned and operated business with 25 years of experience in New Mexico, dedicated to delivering exceptional kitchen remodeling services. We believe in doing business with fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our professional team brings deep expertise and skill to every project, guaranteeing top-quality service. We're always mindful of your vision and budget, making your concerns our top priority. Give us a call today to discuss your kitchen renovation!

"Plan for at least two extra weeks or longer for your project. Some sub-contractors might be busy on other projects. If you want up dates on the progress you will need to stay on top of things and call if you don't hear anything."

Donald O on March 2021

Transform your kitchen with confidence! Full Measure Kitchen & Bath is a locally owned and operated business with 25 years of experience in New Mexico, dedicated to delivering exceptional kitchen remodeling services. We believe in doing business with fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our professional team brings deep expertise and skill to every project, guaranteeing top-quality service. We're always mindful of your vision and budget, making your concerns our top priority. Give us a call today to discuss your kitchen renovation!

"Plan for at least two extra weeks or longer for your project. Some sub-contractors might be busy on other projects. If you want up dates on the progress you will need to stay on top of things and call if you don't hear anything."

Donald O on March 2021

Babcock Construction

27566 I-25 W Frontage Rd
4.86(
37
)
•Approved Pro

Babcock Construction

27566 I-25 W Frontage Rd
4.86(
37
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
116 local quotes requested

Babcock Construction in Albuquerque specializes in general remodeling and custom home building. We stand out by offering the convenience of accepting all major credit cards. Contact us today to bring your dream home to life!

"This was a trial job before a potential kitchen removal. It involved moving our boiler a short distance, walling off the area, fixing the floor, some electrical. The Babcock family themselves professional but didn't follow thru with the subs. The subs were only concerned with doing the fastest, cheapest job they could do (classic example is on the plumbing rework, the plumber substituted PEX for copper and the former isn't rated for the latter job)."

Benjamin D on August 2020

Babcock Construction in Albuquerque specializes in general remodeling and custom home building. We stand out by offering the convenience of accepting all major credit cards. Contact us today to bring your dream home to life!

"This was a trial job before a potential kitchen removal. It involved moving our boiler a short distance, walling off the area, fixing the floor, some electrical. The Babcock family themselves professional but didn't follow thru with the subs. The subs were only concerned with doing the fastest, cheapest job they could do (classic example is on the plumbing rework, the plumber substituted PEX for copper and the former isn't rated for the latter job)."

Benjamin D on August 2020

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Professional Contracting

19392 Highway 314
4.75(
102
)
•Approved Pro

Professional Contracting

19392 Highway 314
4.75(
102
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1760 local quotes requested

Call us today for a free quote! Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is a premier full service home improvement and construction company that offers a large array of products and services. Professional Contracting Builders, LLC holds customer service to the highest standards ensuring every interaction is professional, courteous and prompt. We staff knowledgeable professionals that will be able to assist in every level of your home improvement or construction needs. Offering a full line of products from Arizona Tile to Delta Fixtures, Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is truly your 'one stop shop' for your remodeling, renovating and construction needs.

"We had a first-rate experience with this renovation team. They truly helped us realize the vision of what we imagined, and beautiful results were delivered. A home project of this scale is daunting to say the least and if issues arose they were addressed and resolved. We are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and would hire them again."

Daniel S on September 2025

Call us today for a free quote! Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is a premier full service home improvement and construction company that offers a large array of products and services. Professional Contracting Builders, LLC holds customer service to the highest standards ensuring every interaction is professional, courteous and prompt. We staff knowledgeable professionals that will be able to assist in every level of your home improvement or construction needs. Offering a full line of products from Arizona Tile to Delta Fixtures, Professional Contracting Builders, LLC is truly your 'one stop shop' for your remodeling, renovating and construction needs.

"We had a first-rate experience with this renovation team. They truly helped us realize the vision of what we imagined, and beautiful results were delivered. A home project of this scale is daunting to say the least and if issues arose they were addressed and resolved. We are absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and would hire them again."

Daniel S on September 2025

Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
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Auto Transport - United Freight Of America

1844 N Nob Hill Rd
4.84(
920
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

United Freight of America is your all inclusive transport solution. CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE. please include pick up and Drop off locations and vehicle information

"Excellent, no problems. My car was new the first year I used the service and there has never been any damage during the transports. The men picking up and delivering the car have always been pleasant and cooperative. Both Ely and Guy at United Transport has been highly responsive to my needs. I would highly recommend this company."

CLAUDIA H on October 2021

Creative Carpentry LLC

PO Box 508
No reviews yet

Creative Carpentry LLC

PO Box 508
No reviews yet
11 years of experience

Creative Carpentry, LLC is a quality construction company that will ensure your new residential or commercial construction, build outs, and/or renovation projects get done on time and within budget! Consistently focused on high quality production, we commit to excellence in all we do. We build our work right the first time, delivering it with a sense of urgency, and with the highest value to our clients. We have built a reputation for integrity and honesty in our workplace, conduct, and our business relationships. To live up to that expectation, we provide excellent craftsmanship at competitive rates. We are state licensed, bonded, and insured. Let us help you with your residential and/commercial projects!

Creative Carpentry, LLC is a quality construction company that will ensure your new residential or commercial construction, build outs, and/or renovation projects get done on time and within budget! Consistently focused on high quality production, we commit to excellence in all we do. We build our work right the first time, delivering it with a sense of urgency, and with the highest value to our clients. We have built a reputation for integrity and honesty in our workplace, conduct, and our business relationships. To live up to that expectation, we provide excellent craftsmanship at competitive rates. We are state licensed, bonded, and insured. Let us help you with your residential and/commercial projects!

Counter Intelligence LLC

1512 Pacheco St
5.00(
1
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Counter Intelligence LLC

1512 Pacheco St
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience in cabinetry and counter top fabricating.

We are a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience in cabinetry and counter top fabricating.

Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
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Color Your Carpet

9800 Beach Blvd
4.36(
11
)
Customers say: Quick response
37 years of experience

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.

High Sierra Design & Construction

1217 Rael SW St
5.00(
1
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High Sierra Design & Construction

1217 Rael SW St
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

all phases of construction

all phases of construction

ASPEN CONSTRUCTION

HC 46 BOX 687
No reviews yet

ASPEN CONSTRUCTION

HC 46 BOX 687
No reviews yet
24 years of experience

Aspen Construction is a small company who offers professional and prompt services performed in a workmanlike manner. Our billing practices are discussed on a one-to-one basis with the customer requesting our services. We accept many forms of payment including VISA.

Aspen Construction is a small company who offers professional and prompt services performed in a workmanlike manner. Our billing practices are discussed on a one-to-one basis with the customer requesting our services. We accept many forms of payment including VISA.

Expert Maintenance and Custom Painting

500 Market St.
5.00(
2
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Expert Maintenance and Custom Painting

500 Market St.
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a very diverse company with expertise in many fields. If you need it done, we can do it! Quality and honest work that won't break the bank. We are firm believers that treating our customers right and letting our work speak for itself is the key to success!

We are a very diverse company with expertise in many fields. If you need it done, we can do it! Quality and honest work that won't break the bank. We are firm believers that treating our customers right and letting our work speak for itself is the key to success!

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FAQs for kitchen remodel projects in Santa Cruz, NM

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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