Process · July 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Kitchen Remodel Timeline in Las Vegas: 4–12 Week Breakdown (2026)
Design, permits, cabinets, install — a real week-by-week schedule for a Las Vegas kitchen remodel in 2026.
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By Build4U EditorialReviewed by the Build4U design-build team — licensed Nevada general contractor (NSCB #0095372)
A Las Vegas kitchen remodel from first call to reveal is typically 14–24 weeks in 2026 — but only 4–12 of those weeks are noisy, dusty, on-site construction. Below is exactly how the calendar splits.
The full schedule
| Phase | Duration | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| Design + specs | 3–6 wks | In-home consult, 3D drawings, material selection, fixed-price quote |
| Cabinet lead time | 6–10 wks (semi-custom) | Runs in parallel with permits — order the day design is signed |
| Plan review + HOA | 3–6 wks (+4–8 wks HOA) | Clark County/City permit + master-planned-community ARC |
| On-site construction | 4–12 wks | Demo → rough-in → drywall → cabinets → counters → finish |
| Punch list + close-out | 1 wk | Adjustments, final inspection, warranty paperwork |
Week-by-week on site
- Week 1 — Demo, dust-wall containment, dumpster on-site
- Week 2 — Electrical + plumbing rough-in, inspections booked
- Week 3 — Drywall repair, first coat of paint on walls behind cabinets
- Week 4 — Cabinet install (2–4 days depending on scope)
- Week 5 — Countertop template → fabrication → install (typical 10-day cycle)
- Week 6 — Backsplash, plumbing final, appliance install
- Week 7 — Lighting trim, hardware, final paint, punch
Where projects actually slip
- Cabinet delays — the #1 cause. Order the day design is signed.
- HOA architectural review in Summerlin/Anthem/Ridges — start it in week 1, not week 4.
- Homeowner selections not finalized — tile, hardware, faucet must be locked by week 2 on site.
- Change orders after demo — every added scope adds 3–7 days regardless of trade.
- <a href="/blog/kitchen-remodel-timeline-las-vegas">Deep-dive timeline guide</a>.
- <a href="/kitchen-remodel-las-vegas">Kitchen remodel & renovation service</a>.
- <a href="/kitchen-remodel-cost-las-vegas">Kitchen remodel cost guide</a>.
