Whether you want a simple island for extra prep space or a full reconfiguration that opens the kitchen to the rest of the house, Wesley Construction handles the plumbing, electrical, and structural work to do it right. Serving High Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, and Clemmons, NC.
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Not every kitchen needs a full layout change. Here's how we help homeowners figure out the right scope for their space and budget.
A ready-to-assemble or prefabricated island base, the lowest-cost way to add counter space and storage without construction.
Cabinetry and countertop built to your exact kitchen dimensions, with a code-required electrical outlet included.
Adds plumbing, and for a cooktop, gas line and ventilation. The biggest cost jump in island projects, but often the most requested upgrade.
Opens the kitchen to an adjacent room without requiring structural engineering, the more affordable way to open up a space.
Requires a structural engineer to size a replacement beam and posts. More involved, but often what makes a true open-concept layout possible.
Moving the sink, range, or outlets to fit a new layout, coordinated with permitting and inspection at every step.
The single biggest cost driver is whether plumbing, gas, or structural walls are involved. Keeping the project to cabinetry and electrical keeps costs on the lower end.
Full layout reconfiguration figures include wall removal, relocated plumbing or electrical, and a new island. Load-bearing wall removal adds engineering and structural costs on top of these ranges, a quick call gets you an exact number.
Get a realistic starting range in seconds. Most homeowners land close to this, but your exact price depends on details we can only confirm in person.
Most projects like yours land in this range, but whether a wall is load-bearing changes the number significantly. A quick call gets you a firm answer: (919) 909-2700.
Estimates reflect typical regional pricing. Final pricing is confirmed during your free in-home consultation, including whether any wall is load-bearing.
We assess your layout, identify whether any wall is load-bearing, and give you a real budget range.
For load-bearing changes, a structural engineer sizes the replacement beam before we finalize scope and price in writing.
We pull all required structural, plumbing, and electrical permits through the local building department before work begins.
Wall removal, beam installation, and plumbing or electrical relocation happen first, with inspections at each stage.
Cabinetry, countertop, and any appliances go in last, along with patching and finishing any affected walls or flooring.
We check every outlet, connection, and finish with you before the project is considered complete.
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A basic prefab or ready-to-assemble island with no plumbing or electrical typically runs $900 to $3,000. A custom-built island with cabinetry, countertop, and an electrical outlet typically runs $4,000 to $8,000. Adding a sink or cooktop pushes cost higher due to plumbing and ventilation work.
Only if the wall is load-bearing. A non-load-bearing wall can typically be removed without engineering drawings. A load-bearing wall requires a structural engineer to size a replacement beam and posts, which adds cost but is required for safety and code compliance.
In most cases, yes. The National Electric Code requires at least one GFCI-protected outlet on any island larger than 24 by 12 inches, and two or more outlets on larger islands. We handle this as part of every island installation.
A straightforward island addition without moving plumbing typically takes three to five days. A full layout reconfiguration with wall removal and relocated plumbing or electrical usually takes three to five weeks, depending on permitting and whether the wall is load-bearing.
