How long does remodeling take to finish?
The quick answer: bathroom, six to eight weeks; kitchen, four to six months.
Again, it depends. The same variables that drive different costs also come into play with the project duration. Naturally, as complexity and cost increase so does the time it takes to make it happen. Ideally a project flows with seamless efficiency: all material selections and style decisions have been made and do not change, subcontractors are available to continue each trade the day after the previous one finishes, building inspectors show up as scheduled and pass inspections with one visit and materials are available immediately. This is how most remodeling happens on television shows. What could go wrong?
Remodeling is messy! Sometimes after demolition a condition is discovered that requires work to stop while changes are made with decisions to ponder before going forward. A city building inspector may impose an unexpected requirement. That beautiful all-in-one vanity is not available for seven weeks, or it arrives damaged and must be re-ordered. Experienced remodelers know this: expect the unexpected.
Television shows and ads promising quick remodeling are often too good to be true. Can a project be done faster than average? Sure, but not without giving up something in quality or going to extraordinary expense.
The bottom line: there is no deeply hidden secret remodeling contractors keep about how long a project really takes. How long will it take? The only way to know for sure is to do it. The best way to get a realistic idea of how long it will take is to get a consultation for your specific project.