Structural Kitchen Remodeling · Cleveland East Side · Cuyahoga County
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Open-concept conversions, structural wall removals, bump-out additions, and full layout reconfiguration — Townsell handles the complete structural scope in-house. No separate structural contractor to coordinate. One point of contact, start to finish.
Structural Kitchen Scopes
Three ways to expand your kitchen.
The right approach depends on your home's structure, your lot, and what you're trying to achieve. Curtis evaluates all three options at the free consultation and gives you an honest recommendation.
01
Open-Concept Wall Removal
The most common structural scope on Cleveland's East Side: remove the wall between the kitchen and dining room or family room, add a structural beam, and build an open layout with island seating. The 1985–2005 colonials in Solon and Beachwood are the most common candidates.
$74,000–$110,000
What's included
- Structural engineering assessment
- LVL beam design and installation
- Cuyahoga County permit filing
- Electrical and HVAC rerouting as needed
- Full cabinetry, counters, and flooring
02
Kitchen Bump-Out Addition
A bump-out extends the kitchen footprint into the backyard by 6–12 feet — adding meaningful square footage without the cost of a full addition. Foundation work, framing, roofing, and exterior finish are all included. Common in older Cleveland Heights and Richmond Heights ranches with small galley kitchens.
$85,000–$148,000+
What's included
- Foundation design and pour
- Framing, insulation, exterior siding
- Roofline integration
- Electrical and plumbing extension
- Interior finish, cabinetry, and counters
03
Kitchen Layout Reconfiguration
When no walls come down but plumbing, gas, and electrical need to move to support a new layout. Sink relocation, island addition, appliance repositioning — these require skilled trade coordination that Curtis manages in-house as a single-contractor project.
$74,000–$125,000
What's included
- Plumbing re-route and new drain rough-in
- Gas line relocation
- Electrical panel assessment and new circuits
- Custom island with integrated storage
- Full cabinetry and countertop replacement
Why single-contractor matters on structural projects
Structural work requires every trade to coordinate. Curtis manages all of them.
No gap-week surprises
When the framer, plumber, and electrician all report to the same owner, the schedule holds. There are no 'we can't get to that for two weeks' gaps between subcontractors.
One scope, one permit, one warranty
Curtis files a single permit covering the full scope — structural, mechanical, and finish work. One contractor, one insurance policy, one warranty. No finger-pointing between trades if something needs attention.
Structural decisions made in real time
When the beam size needs to change or the plumbing stack is in a different location than the plan assumed, Curtis is on site to make the call. No phone tag to a project manager who wasn't there.
Design Your New Kitchen
Explore cabinets and countertops for your expanded space.
Once the structural scope is defined, the finish selections drive the final cost and look. Our Design Center has 23 cabinet styles and 22 stone countertop options — browse and save your choices before the estimate.
How much does a kitchen addition or open-concept conversion cost in Cleveland?
An open-concept wall removal with full kitchen renovation — removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room, installing a structural beam, and building back with new cabinetry and counters — typically runs $74,000–$110,000 in the Cleveland East Side market. A full bump-out addition that extends the kitchen footprint starts at $85,000 and goes up depending on the scope of foundation and structural work.
How long does a Cleveland kitchen addition or open-concept project take?
An open-concept conversion (wall removal, beam, new kitchen) runs 10–14 weeks. A bump-out addition runs 13–20 weeks depending on the scope of foundation and structural work. Both timelines include the design and selections phase (3–5 weeks before demo begins) and a written build schedule Curtis shares before any work starts.
Do you handle the structural engineering and permits?
Yes. Curtis coordinates the structural engineering review, files the Cuyahoga County building permit, and manages all trade work in-house. You don't coordinate between contractors — there's only one contractor on your project.
Which East Side suburbs have the most kitchen addition projects?
Open-concept conversions are most common in Solon and Beachwood (1990s colonials with closed-off kitchens) and Cleveland Heights (1920s–1940s homes with galley layouts). Bump-out additions are most common in Richmond Heights and Lyndhurst ranches where the kitchen footprint is limited but the lot has room. Curtis evaluates your specific home at the free consultation.
Start with the free structural assessment.
Curtis walks your space, identifies what's structurally possible, and gives you a written estimate — usually within a week of the consultation. No obligation.