Whole house · 3 weeks · Sold
Haven Pl., Allen
The original oak boxes were painted blue-gray under white quartz and a brass pendant, with plank flooring, both bathrooms refreshed, and paint throughout.
Kitchen remodel · Allen, TX
Kitchen Remodels in Allen, TX
At Haven Pl. in Allen the original oak cabinet boxes were sound, so we painted them blue-gray and added white quartz counters, a new backsplash, a brass pendant, and plank flooring. With both baths refreshed and paint and flooring throughout, the house was listing-ready in three weeks. It sold.
- Free walkthrough, comprehensive estimate within 48 hours
- A dedicated designer, finishes chosen up front
- Refreshes in 3 to 6 weeks, remodels in 8 to 12
- 1-year limited warranty on labor and materials
Haven Pl., Allen
Keep the Boxes, Change the Kitchen
Haven Pl. was a rental the owner wanted on the market fast, and we scoped it in one walkthrough. There were no layout changes and no new cabinetry: the oak boxes stayed and were painted, and the counters, backsplash, lighting, and floors changed around them. Every finish was chosen for the buyers in Allen.
The walkthrough answers the same questions for your kitchen:
- Keep and paint the cabinets when the boxes are sound and only the style is dated
- Replace them when they are worn, the layout wastes the room, or the neighborhood expects new
- Counters, backsplash, and lighting that make the room read as new
- Flooring that carries the kitchen into the living space
Keeping the house? See our luxury kitchen remodels.
Renovation Sells Dallas is locally owned by Justin and Emily Pate. You get one point of contact, a dedicated project manager on site, and real-time photo updates. We live and work in the communities we serve. Expertise you trust from someone who knows your neighborhood.
Before and after
Original Oak to Blue-Gray and Quartz
BeforeAfterWhat the city requires
Permits and Inspections in Allen
What the City of Allen publishes for homeowners:
- Start with the exemption list. The city answers whether you need a permit with its list of residential work exempt from permits. For kitchen work the list covers small repairs such as stopping leaks, clearing stoppages, and reinstalling receptacles, not work that replaces or rearranges plumbing valves, pipes, or fixtures.
- Applications go online. Every permit application goes through the city's Citizen Self-Service portal. The submittal guide groups a remodel with additions and new homes, which call for a building permit application and construction plans. Electrical and plumbing work uses an over-the-counter trade permit.
- Contractors register first. Every contractor registers with the city each year, before applying for a permit.
- Inspections are required. The inspections your project needs are listed on the final pages of the permit, and requests entered in the portal before 4 p.m. are usually scheduled for the next business day.
- The code is new. Applications received on or after September 26, 2026 are reviewed under the 2024 International Code Council codes, including the 2024 International Residential Code.
Who handles it: when the work needs a permit, we pull it. The city's Residential Services page has the current details and the final word.
Whole-project totals
Painted, Kept, or All New
Each kitchen was part of a larger pre-sale renovation, so any figure shown is the whole-project total, not the kitchen alone.
$60K whole project · sold $699K
Biscayne, Frisco
The cherry cabinets stayed under white quartz, a subway tile backsplash, and stainless appliances, with plank flooring, both baths, and paint.
$135K whole project · sold $1.1M
Azure Ln., Addison
A new kitchen with white cabinetry, white quartz, and a wood-top island, in a scope that also covered both bathrooms, flooring, paint, and lighting.
How it works
From Walkthrough to Listing-Ready
- 01
Tell Us About Your Home
After a quick conversation about your home and goals, we schedule an in-person walkthrough.
- 02
Your Estimate Within 48 Hours
Within 48 hours of the walkthrough you receive a comprehensive, itemized estimate and a list of suggested upgrades.
- 03
Design, Chosen Up Front
Your dedicated designer selects every finish for the buyers in your local market before work starts.
- 04
Built on a Set Schedule
Refreshes take three to six weeks and remodels run eight to twelve. A dedicated project manager is on site, with real-time photo updates.
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What Clients Say
“Unbelievably impressed with how responsive and professional this team is. They completed the project quickly without sacrificing any quality of work. We will definitely use for all future renovations.”
“We had various different types of repairs: paint, electrical, sheetrock and windows. Everything was well organized and on time. Communication was excellent.”
Kitchen questions
Before You Remodel an Allen Kitchen
Straight answers from your local experts. All questions.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Allen?
Allen answers that with its list of residential work exempt from permits. For kitchen work it covers small repairs such as stopping leaks, clearing stoppages, and reinstalling receptacles, not work that replaces or rearranges plumbing pipes or fixtures. Applications go through the city's online portal. When the work needs a permit, we pull it.
Does a contractor need to be registered in Allen?
Yes. The City of Allen requires every contractor to register each year, and to complete that registration in the city's online portal before applying for a permit. Homeowners doing their own permitted work sign a Homeowner's Affidavit, which says any work they do not do themselves will be done by registered contractors.
What does a kitchen update cost before selling in Allen?
It depends on the rooms and the finish level the comparable homes call for. As whole-project totals, Biscayne in Frisco, where the cherry cabinets stayed, was $60,000 with floors, both baths, and paint, and Azure Ln. in Addison, with a new kitchen, both bathrooms, flooring, paint, and lighting, was $135,000. The walkthrough and itemized estimate are free.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Allen?
Cosmetic kitchen updates typically finish in three to six weeks, and a full remodel with new cabinetry runs eight to twelve. At Haven Pl., the kitchen, both bathrooms, paint, and flooring were done in three weeks. We set the schedule before work starts.
Should I paint my kitchen cabinets before selling in Allen?
Paint them when the boxes are sound and only the style is dated, as we did at Haven Pl., where the original oak became blue-gray. Replace them when they are worn, the layout wastes the room, or the neighborhood expects new. The walkthrough settles it.
Can we live in the house during an Allen kitchen remodel?
Usually, yes. Most pre-sale scopes are cosmetic and phased room by room, so you can keep living in the house. The City of Allen allows construction from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
Which Allen neighborhoods do you work in?
We work across Allen, part of our Collin County service area, from Twin Creeks and Watters Crossing to Montgomery Ridge, Lost Creek Ranch, and Steeplechase, a few of the neighborhoods that partner with the city through its Neighborhood Partnership Program. For the local market itself, see renovation in Allen.
Speak with a local expert
Let's Talk About Your Allen Kitchen
Tell us about the kitchen and your timeline. After an in-person walkthrough, your comprehensive estimate arrives within 48 hours. Or call (469) 500-3602.