EXL Extreme Line Construction remodels kitchens across Princeton, McKinney, Collin County, and North Texas for homeowners who need a kitchen that works better every day. Whether the space feels cramped, dated, closed off, short on storage, or hard to cook in, we plan and build the full remodel: cabinets, countertops, backsplash, islands, flooring, lighting, appliances, venting, and layout changes. You get a clear scope, upfront pricing, permits handled when needed, financing options, and a workmanship warranty.
Your kitchen should work for the way you live. Whether your home is a newer build in Princeton, Anna, or Celina, or an older place in McKinney, Plano, or Allen, a smart kitchen remodel adds comfort, function, and value. EXL Extreme Line Construction plans and builds kitchens that fit how you cook, store, and gather. We keep the schedule and the price clear, handle permits, and keep your home clean and protected while we work.
Call EXL Extreme Line Construction to talk through your kitchen with a local remodeling team that works across Princeton, McKinney, and Collin County.
Your kitchen is the busiest room in the house. Weeknight dinners, weekend hosting, school mornings, and holidays with everyone around the island. It should keep up. If you are squeezing past a tight island, digging through a dark corner cabinet, or running out of outlets every time you plug something in, the kitchen is working against you. We fix those daily problems with a better layout, stronger storage, brighter lighting, durable finishes, and clean contractor work.
We build for North Texas homes and conditions. Most sit on a concrete slab over clay that moves with the seasons, North Texas has hard water, and summers run hot, so good ventilation matters. We plan for that in newer builder-grade homes and in older homes that can hide outdated wiring or plumbing behind the cabinets. If your neighborhood has HOA rules or inspections, we know how to get the approvals and keep the job moving.
The kitchens we see tend to follow the neighborhood and the age of the home, so we plan around the conditions that come with each.
Most remodels start with the same daily frustrations. Common reasons we hear:
We listen first, then build a plan that matches your goals, budget, and timeline.
Keep the layout and update what you see and use: new or repainted cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting, sink, and faucet, with minor electrical and plumbing updates. A good fit when the kitchen works but looks dated.
New cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, and lighting, with the layout reworked and some appliances and circuits moved. A full redesign without taking the room back to the studs.
A full teardown and rebuild at a higher finish level. We open walls, set a beam if one is needed, move plumbing and gas, rewire, and rebuild from the structure out. Best when the kitchen needs major changes or hides older problems.
We take out the wall between the kitchen and the living or dining room to open up the space. A load-bearing wall gets a properly sized beam, which usually means a permit and an inspection. You get better sightlines and more natural light.
We add or rebuild an island sized for real walkway clearances, with seating, storage, or a prep sink, cooktop, or microwave drawer. If the island needs water, gas, or power, we route it through the slab and plan that before the demo.
In a tight kitchen, the layout matters more than the square footage. Taller cabinets, a cleaner work zone, better lighting, and pull-out storage make a small kitchen feel and work larger.
When the kitchen needs more square footage, we push into adjoining space or build a bump-out. This ties into a home addition, with the foundation, framing, and roofline carried into the existing house.
Here is how a kitchen goes from idea to finished room with us.
A good kitchen remodel is not just new cabinets. The cabinets, counters, lighting, flooring, plumbing, and layout all need to work together. Here are the core areas we cover.
Cabinets set the look and control the storage. We use construction and finishes that hold up to daily use.
We template after the cabinets are set, then install with clean seams and proper support. A large cooktop or a deep sink gets the right reinforcement and cutouts.
An island can add seating, storage, a prep sink, a microwave drawer, or more counter space. We size it for proper walkway clearances and appliance doors. In smaller kitchens we build slim islands with built-in storage to keep the counters clear. On a slab, plumbing, gas, or power to an island gets planned and routed before demo.
Good kitchen lighting needs layers:
Porcelain tile and luxury vinyl plank are the workhorses here, since both handle spills, pets, and daily wear. Engineered wood can work over a slab with the right product and moisture control. We install over a flat, prepped subfloor and use an uncoupling membrane under the tile so normal slab movement does not crack the tile or grout.
North Texas has hard water, so we plan for faucets, valves, and a dishwasher that hold up to the minerals.
A strong fit for open floor plans. It pulls the cook into the main room while keeping the prep and cooking zones clear. Common in newer Princeton, Frisco, and Prosper homes.
The most counter and storage. Add a peninsula or a pass-through if the wall stays in place. Works well in older McKinney, Plano, and Allen homes where we keep part of the original structure.
In a narrow kitchen, an efficient galley can shine. Add tall pantries, under-cabinet lighting, and a counter-depth fridge to keep the walkway open.
Many kitchens sit behind a wall that blocks the light and closes the room off from the living area. We can remove a load-bearing wall and set a beam to open the space. We size the beam, pull the permit, and schedule the inspection so the living area feels connected without sagging.
Call EXL Extreme Line Construction to speak with a remodeling team that works across Collin County and North Texas
Every kitchen is different, but clear ranges help with planning. These are typical Collin County and North Texas ranges by scope, not quotes. Price depends on size, selections, and any layout changes.
We keep allowances and final costs clear, and we put every change in writing. Financing is available.
We give you a realistic timeline with the estimate. Once the layout is set, the selections are made, and the long-lead items are ordered, here is the rough shape by scope:
Cabinet lead times set the pace more than anything else, and countertop templating, appliance availability, permits and inspections, wall and beam work, tile detail, and whatever an older home turns up can all move the dates. We schedule against those instead of promising a day we cannot hold.
Living through a remodel is real life, so we keep your home safe and livable.
We can set up a temporary spot with a microwave and toaster oven so meals stay manageable while the main kitchen is offline.
These are typical conditions we plan for across Collin County, not specific projects.
Your style sets the base for every choice, and we keep function first while we build a look you enjoy.
Clear updates take the stress out of a remodel.
You have options for kitchen remodeling in Collin County. Here is what our clients tell us they value:
A little prep makes the first visit stronger.
EXL remodels kitchens across Collin County and North Texas. Princeton is our home base, with major nearby work in McKinney, Allen, Plano, and Frisco. We also cover the fast-growing areas of Prosper, Celina, Anna, and Melissa, along with Fairview, Lucas, and Wylie. Newer subdivisions and older established neighborhoods each bring their own conditions, so every kitchen gets planned around the specific home and the city it sits in.
Good kitchens make daily life easier. Better storage, brighter light, and a layout that feels right change how you cook and gather. Tell us how you cook and what is not working now, and we will lay out the cabinets, counters, lighting, and budget before any demo starts. Get your free estimate today.
Most cover cabinets, counters, a backsplash, flooring, lighting, and fixtures, and many also move appliances, add circuits, or change the layout. We scope it to what your kitchen needs and what your budget allows.
A refresh usually runs $15,000 to $30,000, a full remodel $30,000 to $60,000, and a gut-and-rebuild $60,000 or more, depending on cabinets, counters, appliances, and whether the layout changes. We price the full job up front and put every change in writing. Financing is available.
A refresh runs 4 to 6 weeks, a full remodel 6 to 10 weeks, and a gut-and-rebuild 10 to 16 weeks or more, after planning and material orders. Cabinet lead times usually set the schedule.
A like-for-like swap in the same spot usually does not. Moving plumbing, gas, or electrical, changing the layout, or removing a wall may require a permit and inspections, depending on the city and the scope. We pull what is needed and handle the inspections.
Yes. We can open the kitchen to the living or dining area. If the wall is load-bearing, we carry the load on a properly sized beam and handle the permit and inspection.
Yes. We size the island for proper clearances and can add seating, storage, and a prep sink, cooktop, or microwave drawer. Water, gas, or power to an island on a slab means cutting the concrete, which we plan before demo.
Yes, though moving plumbing or a gas line on a slab adds cost, because we saw-cut and reroute in the concrete. We weigh the gain against the cost and keep fixtures near their existing drops when it makes sense.
Yes. You can keep the existing layout or change it, and we help you weigh the options against your budget and how you use the kitchen.
Yes. We plan and install the cabinets, counters, and backsplash, and help you choose materials that fit your budget and how you use the kitchen.
Yes. We help you pick cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, fixtures, hardware, and appliances that fit your budget, and we lock the selections early so lead times do not stall the job.
Most families do. The kitchen will be offline for part of the project, so we set up a temporary spot with a microwave and coffee maker and keep clear, protected paths through the house.
Custom cabinets and storage, premium counters and more slabs, a high-end appliance package, detailed tile, moving plumbing or gas, wall removal and a beam, and a panel upgrade all push the price up.
Yes. We offer financing through a lending partner, so a larger kitchen can be spread out over time.
Yes. We remodel kitchens across Collin County, including McKinney, Allen, Plano, Frisco, Princeton, Prosper, Anna, Celina, Melissa, Fairview, Lucas, and Wylie.