Is $9,999 to upgrade kitchen counters, backsplash, sink, and hardware a fair price?

This estimate covers labor and materials for various electrical and lighting upgrades. Please note that patching and painting are not included in this estimate, but referrals can be provided. Any additional required alterations by the city or client not explicitly listed will be billed on a time and materials basis. - Labor: Bypass transformer and install LED trim on 4" LV cans (30 units) - Materials: Elco 4" Warm Dim Trim line voltage (30 units) - Labor: Installation, syncing, and programming (billed time and materials) - Reused Components: Existing three-way switches (on/off functionality) - Included Components: Dimmers in bathrooms, screwless cover plates throughout - Lighting Control: Lutron Caseta Diva Style (11 units) - Lighting Control: Lutron Bridge (1 unit) - Lighting Control: 4-button Pico remote (2 units) - Lighting Control: Standard Pico with stand (2 units - one for living room, one for master bedroom) - Lighting Control: Pico Holder (1 unit) - Cover Plate: White screwless 1-gang cover plate (15 units) - Cover Plate: 2-gang screwless cover plate (5 units) - Cover Plate: Lutron Screwless 3-gang cover plate (2 units) - Outlet/Cover Plate: Brown outlet and screwless cover plate for peninsula (1 unit) - Dimmer: DVCL153 (3 units) - Dimmer: Lutron CL Diva Dimmer (for bathrooms) (1 unit) - Labor: Relocate countertop light (includes covering old location with blank out) - Materials: Fan box, wire, protective materials - Labor: Replace under cabinet lights (2 units - 29" and 18") - Under Cabinet Lights: Elco 18" & 29" (1 unit)

This quote covers a complete kitchen renovation, including all labor and materials. The homeowner, an interior designer, received discounted pricing from suppliers and contractors, such as 25% off cabinets. - Drain grooves: Custom fabricated next to the sink, eliminating the need for a drying rack. - Hidden outlets: Installed underneath cabinets. - Cabinet pulls: Unlacquered brass. - Microwave: Drawer style. - Pot filler: Installed at the stove. - Countertops and backsplash: Quartzite natural stone, with veining matched from counter to splash. - Range: 48-inch Zline range. - Cabinetry: Overlay style, painted BM Pashmina. - Appliance garage: Designed to house small appliances. - Cabinet glass: Reeded glass. - Faucet: Budget-friendly option. - Hood: Venetian plaster. - Walls: Painted BM Simply White. - Fire protection: Sprinklers installed in every room (mandatory for the community).

This quote outlines a comprehensive kitchen refresh for a 30-year-old home, focusing on modern design, functionality, and inviting aesthetics. The project includes significant updates to cabinetry, layout, appliances, and finishes. - Cabinets: Bellmont brand, cherry wood, with dark green/saguaro lowers. Interior construction will utilize both birch plywood and maple particle board. - Flooring: Existing white oak floors will be retained. - Layout Modifications: Addition of a 5' x 5' island and a 36" pantry in place of a metal shelf. - Island Features: Includes a waste pullout, a 15.5" wine cooler, and a 15" overhang for seating. - Cooking Appliances: Installation of an induction cooktop, a separate wall oven, and a microwave on a shelf above the oven. A Vent-a-Hood hood, rated to an equivalent 375 CFM, will be installed. - Countertops & Backsplash: Consideration of quartz materials (initially Cambria Whitendale, also shopping Cesarstone and Silestone) for durability, low maintenance, and timeless appeal. An initial quote for countertops was approximately $6,000. - Other Appliances: Primarily Bosch appliances, along with a 36" GE French Door refrigerator requiring plumbing. - Sink: Undermounted single basin in stainless steel. - Lighting: Installation of gimbal lights and wafers, complemented by a statement pendant light above the island. - Demolition & Installation: A general contractor will manage both the demolition of existing elements and the installation of new components. - Existing Elements to be Replaced/Removed: Current upper cabinets will be salvaged for use in a laundry closet or garage. A water-damaged lower cabinet under the sink will be replaced. Existing Formica countertops, which are chipping, and a small, deteriorating Home Depot island will be removed. All current appliances will be replaced.