University Heights, 44118 · East Side Cleveland · Owner-Built Since 2004
Kitchen remodeling in
University Heights, OH.
Mid-century homes near the university — efficient kitchen replacements with strong storage solutions. Curtis Walton designs and builds every kitchen personally — no subcontractors managing your project, no crew left to their own devices. You work with the owner, start to finish.
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1930s–1950s colonials and bungalows specialist
We've worked in University Heights long enough to know what's typically in the walls before we open them up. That local knowledge keeps your project on budget and on schedule — no mid-project change-order surprises from hidden conditions.
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Owner on every job site
Curtis Walton is on your job site every day. Not a project manager, not a crew lead — the owner. He designs your kitchen, selects your materials, and is physically present during every phase of construction.
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2-year workmanship warranty
Every Townsell kitchen carries a two-year workmanship warranty — double what most Cleveland remodelers offer. If something needs attention, you call Curtis directly. No customer service queue.
What kind of project are you in?
Three kitchen scopes. One honest recommendation.
Most University Heights homeowners end up in a Replace scope based on the 1930s–1950s colonials and bungalows housing stock here. Curtis confirms the right scope at the free consultation.
Refresh
Same layout, new surfaces
Cabinets refaced or painted, new counters and backsplash, fresh hardware, updated lighting and fixtures. The bones stay; the look changes completely.
Replace
Same layout, all-new everything
Full demo. New semi-custom or custom cabinetry, new stone counters, new floors, new appliances. Layout stays the same, but every surface is brand new.
Reimagine
New layout — walls come down
Walls relocated or removed, plumbing and gas runs adjusted, often structural beams added. The kitchen ends up somewhere different than it started — usually more open, always more functional.
Recent East Side Projects
Work from your neighbors.
Transitional Craftsman
·Richmond Heights
·reimagine
Richmond Heights Modern Craftsman Kitchen
Took down two interior walls of a 1995 colonial. Quartersawn white oak cabinetry, soapstone perimeter, walnut island. Family of five, cooks every night.
$92,000 · 11 weeks
Contemporary
·Orange
·replace
Orange Quiet Luxury Kitchen
Painted inset cabinetry in a soft warm grey, calacatta gold quartz, integrated panel-front appliances. Restraint as the design statement.
$118,000 · 13 weeks
Kitchen Design Center
Browse cabinets and countertops before the consultation.
Our interactive Design Center lets you explore 23 cabinet door styles and 22 stone countertop options — filter by material and color, save your selections, and Curtis will price your combination at the free in-home estimate.
Common Questions
Kitchen remodeling in University Heights — answered.
Questions specific to University Heights homes and the local Cuyahoga County market. Curtis can answer anything else at the free consultation.
Curtis answers. No receptionist.
What's the most common kitchen scope in University Heights, OH?
A full Replace — same layout, all-new semi-custom cabinetry, new stone counters, new flooring — is the most common and most practical scope in University Heights. The 1930s–1950s homes here typically have layouts that work, but cabinet boxes and counters that haven't been updated since the 1980s. A Replace transforms the kitchen completely without the structural cost and complexity of moving walls.
How much does kitchen remodeling cost in University Heights?
A kitchen Replace in University Heights runs $38,000–$68,000 depending on kitchen size and finish level. Smaller bungalow kitchens (under 150 sq ft) are typically at the lower end; larger colonials in the $52,000–$68,000 range. University Heights homes are generally straightforward to work in — good bones, manageable access, and no unusual structural conditions.
Do you work on smaller University Heights kitchen footprints?
Yes. We design and build kitchen renovations in small footprints routinely — the challenge is making limited square footage work harder through better storage design, smarter appliance placement, and cabinetry that extends to the ceiling. Curtis designs every layout himself and will tell you honestly what's achievable in your specific footprint before you commit to any scope.
How long does a University Heights kitchen renovation take?
A Replace in University Heights runs 7–9 weeks from demo to final punch list. A smaller Refresh runs 3–4 weeks. Curtis shares a written schedule before work begins and sends photo updates at the end of every week.
University Heights, OH · Free Consultation
Ready to design your University Heights kitchen?
Curtis comes to your home, measures the space, listens to what you want, and gives you a written estimate — usually within a week. No obligation, no sales pitch.
Serving University Heights, 44118and all of Cuyahoga County's East Side since 2004.