Custom Kitchen Remodeling in Pittsburgh

Frontline is a Pittsburgh design-build firm specializing in custom kitchen remodeling for established homes. Your kitchen is the heart of your home and one of the smartest places to invest when you live in an established Pittsburgh neighborhood. Experience a calm, fully managed design–build process from first sketch to final walkthrough.

Why Choose a Design-Build Firm for Your Pittsburgh Kitchen Remodel?

Not every kitchen project belongs with a high‑end design–build firm. Frontline is a strong fit when you’re planning a substantial renovation and want one accountable team to design, engineer, and build it properly.

We’re typically the right partner if:

You live in an older home in neighborhoods like Fox Chapel, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Mt. Lebanon, Sewickley, or nearby.
Your existing kitchen layout is cramped, chopped‑up, or closed off from adjacent living and dining spaces.
You’re ready to update a kitchen that hasn’t seen a significant renovation in decades.
You cook often, entertain regularly, or both—and want a kitchen that works as well as it looks.
You’d rather make one major, carefully planned investment than cycle through "quick fixes" every few years.

Scope of Work

What a Pittsburgh Kitchen Remodel Includes

Every project is tailored to your home and goals, but most custom kitchen remodeling projects with Frontline include:

Custom Cabinetry & Millwork

Cabinetry designed around your space—not forced into it.
Interior organization for how you actually cook: drawers, pull-outs, pantry items.
Integrated trim, panels, and details.

Layout Optimization & Flow

Rethinking work zones, clearances, and sightlines.
Opening up or reframing walls where appropriate.
Thoughtful circulation for comfortable movement.

Structural, Electrical & Mechanical

Evaluating existing framing and structural conditions.
Right‑sizing electrical service and circuit layouts.
Coordinating plumbing and HVAC adjustments.

Moisture Management

Addressing water-infiltration or ventilation issues.
Specifying appropriate underlayments and waterproofing methods.

Lighting & Electrical Design

Layered lighting plans (task, ambient, accent).
Under-cabinet lighting and feature fixtures.
Well-placed outlets and charging locations.

Surfaces, Finishes & Appliances

Countertops, backsplashes, and flooring selected for durability.
Integrating professional‑grade appliances.
Thoughtful ventilation strategies.

Allison

A whole-home transformation blending warm woods, marble surfaces, and brass accents across the kitchen, bathrooms, mudroom, and pantry for a collected, timeless feel.
01Upper St. Clair
02Shadyside
03Ross Twp.
01Squirrel Hill

Allison

A whole-home transformation blending warm woods, marble surfaces, and brass accents across the kitchen, bathrooms, mudroom, and pantry for a collected, timeless feel.
01Upper St. Clair
02Shadyside
03Ross Twp.
01Squirrel Hill

Allison

A whole-home transformation blending warm woods, marble surfaces, and brass accents across the kitchen, bathrooms, mudroom, and pantry for a collected, timeless feel.
01Upper St. Clair
02Shadyside
03Ross Twp.
01Squirrel Hill

Our Workflow

Our Kitchen Design–Build Process

Our Kitchen Design–Build Process

You shouldn’t have to manage multiple vendors. Frontline’s design–build process keeps everything under one roof so you always know where your kitchen project stands.

You shouldn’t have to manage multiple vendors. Frontline’s design–build process keeps everything under one roof so you always know where your kitchen project stands.

01

Single Point of Accountability

Frontline manages design, selections, and construction as one integrated team. With a single point of contact from Fox Chapel to Squirrel Hill, there’s no finger-pointing—just one accountable partner committed to your vision.

02

Concept Design & Budget Alignment

Our team develops initial layout concepts that solve the biggest functional issues first. We review these with you, refine together, and align on a realistic investment range before moving into detailed design.

03

Detailed Design, Selections & Planning

We finalize the floor plan, elevations, cabinetry details, lighting, and key material selections. You’ll see how cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures, and appliances come together—before we order anything.

04

Construction & Completion

A dedicated project lead manages demolition, construction, and installation so you always know who to contact. We keep you updated on progress, address conditions transparently, and protect the rest of your home.

Areas Served

Where We Work in Pittsburgh

Frontline Design+Build focuses on Pittsburgh’s established neighborhoods and nearby communities—bringing quiet luxury and craftsmanship to homes that deserve it most.

Areas Served

Where We Work in Pittsburgh

Frontline Design+Build focuses on Pittsburgh’s established neighborhoods and nearby communities—bringing quiet luxury and craftsmanship to homes that deserve it most.

Areas Served

Where We Work in Pittsburgh

Frontline Design+Build focuses on Pittsburgh’s established neighborhoods and nearby communities—bringing quiet luxury and craftsmanship to homes that deserve it most.

Client Testimonials

We hired Frontline for our home remodel, including the entire first floor and master bathroom. We had an excellent experience from start to finish. Their craftsmanship was outstanding, especially the tile work, which was incredibly precise and beautifully done. The team was professional, respectful of our home, and always cleaned up after themselves. Communication was clear, and the project was completed to a very high standard. We would absolutely recommend Frontline to anyone looking for quality work and reliable service.

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Kelsey S.

Levi and the Frontline team did multiple large projects on our house including our kitchen, mudroom, a bedroom, and four bathrooms. Their work is very good. Levi is very detail oriented and holds himself to a very high standard of workmanship. They were also very fair and accommodating across many change orders. I highly recommend Frontline construction.

~
Neil S.

Frontline Construction was incredible to work with. This was my first major home renovation, and Levi and Vaughn made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. They were professional, detail-oriented, and thoughtful with pricing. The team was always clean, tidy, and respectful of my home. Levi double-checked every detail and made sure everything was done exactly to my liking. They communicated clearly and always had a solution if something came up. They handled a full kitchen renovation and added a mudroom, and the results are beyond what I imagined. I’m absolutely impressed and so happy with how everything turned out. I feel really grateful to have worked with such a trustworthy and talented team. I can’t wait to work with them again in the future.

~
Gabriela C.

I am thrilled with the work expertly completed by Frontline Construction! Levi and his team were respectful, professional and highly competent. I highly recommend.

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Marcy S.

Levi and his team renovated my kitchen about a year ago and it was a great experience. He is so detail oriented and really cares about his work. When I got quotes from other companies, it was very unclear where all the costs came from, but Levi had everything fully itemized and any change we discussed during the project went into his project management software so I could confirm the cost and sign off on it. Levi also worked closely with my designer (shout out to Katy Popple!) to make sure every detail was perfect, including spending a lot of time determining the best layout for my multicolored brick floor and doing multiple grout color samples until we got the perfect match. If I wasn’t fully satisfied about anything, Levi and his team would immediately make it right, including coming in on the weekend after they completed to do an additional coat of sealant on my floor. They also stayed on budget and only got a little off schedule (but that was due to the counter installers). Hiring Frontline was one of the best decisions I made with my kitchen reno and I will definitely be hiring them again for future projects!

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Liz V. L.

Frontline were such amazing contractors!! They did a HUGE project at our house, they renovated our entire first floor including kitchen, living room and dining room. They worked with our designers who they had never worked with before and they did a great job. Levy is so honest (which seems rare in the field). The cost of the project was very close to the initial quote which also seems extremely rare. Levy went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He even came over on weekends to get some smaller stuff done. His subcontractors were also wonderful and efficient. We love our the final product so much and spend so much time in our amazing kitchen. We will be using them for future projects in the house. 100% recommend!!!

~
Alexis S.

We hired Frontline for our home remodel, including the entire first floor and master bathroom. We had an excellent experience from start to finish. Their craftsmanship was outstanding, especially the tile work, which was incredibly precise and beautifully done. The team was professional, respectful of our home, and always cleaned up after themselves. Communication was clear, and the project was completed to a very high standard. We would absolutely recommend Frontline to anyone looking for quality work and reliable service.

~
Kelsey S.

Levi and his team renovated my kitchen about a year ago and it was a great experience. He is so detail oriented and really cares about his work. When I got quotes from other companies, it was very unclear where all the costs came from, but Levi had everything fully itemized and any change we discussed during the project went into his project management software so I could confirm the cost and sign off on it. Levi also worked closely with my designer (shout out to Katy Popple!) to make sure every detail was perfect, including spending a lot of time determining the best layout for my multicolored brick floor and doing multiple grout color samples until we got the perfect match. If I wasn’t fully satisfied about anything, Levi and his team would immediately make it right, including coming in on the weekend after they completed to do an additional coat of sealant on my floor. They also stayed on budget and only got a little off schedule (but that was due to the counter installers). Hiring Frontline was one of the best decisions I made with my kitchen reno and I will definitely be hiring them again for future projects!

~
Liz V. L.

I am thrilled with the work expertly completed by Frontline Construction! Levi and his team were respectful, professional and highly competent. I highly recommend.

~
Marcy S.

Frontline Construction was incredible to work with. This was my first major home renovation, and Levi and Vaughn made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. They were professional, detail-oriented, and thoughtful with pricing. The team was always clean, tidy, and respectful of my home. Levi double-checked every detail and made sure everything was done exactly to my liking. They communicated clearly and always had a solution if something came up. They handled a full kitchen renovation and added a mudroom, and the results are beyond what I imagined. I’m absolutely impressed and so happy with how everything turned out. I feel really grateful to have worked with such a trustworthy and talented team. I can’t wait to work with them again in the future.

~
Gabriela C.

Levi and the Frontline team did multiple large projects on our house including our kitchen, mudroom, a bedroom, and four bathrooms. Their work is very good. Levi is very detail oriented and holds himself to a very high standard of workmanship. They were also very fair and accommodating across many change orders. I highly recommend Frontline construction.

~
Neil S.

Frontline were such amazing contractors!! They did a HUGE project at our house, they renovated our entire first floor including kitchen, living room and dining room. They worked with our designers who they had never worked with before and they did a great job. Levy is so honest (which seems rare in the field). The cost of the project was very close to the initial quote which also seems extremely rare. Levy went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He even came over on weekends to get some smaller stuff done. His subcontractors were also wonderful and efficient. We love our the final product so much and spend so much time in our amazing kitchen. We will be using them for future projects in the house. 100% recommend!!!

~
Alexis S.

We hired Frontline for our home remodel, including the entire first floor and master bathroom. We had an excellent experience from start to finish. Their craftsmanship was outstanding, especially the tile work, which was incredibly precise and beautifully done. The team was professional, respectful of our home, and always cleaned up after themselves. Communication was clear, and the project was completed to a very high standard. We would absolutely recommend Frontline to anyone looking for quality work and reliable service.

~
Kelsey S.

Frontline Construction was incredible to work with. This was my first major home renovation, and Levi and Vaughn made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. They were professional, detail-oriented, and thoughtful with pricing. The team was always clean, tidy, and respectful of my home. Levi double-checked every detail and made sure everything was done exactly to my liking. They communicated clearly and always had a solution if something came up. They handled a full kitchen renovation and added a mudroom, and the results are beyond what I imagined. I’m absolutely impressed and so happy with how everything turned out. I feel really grateful to have worked with such a trustworthy and talented team. I can’t wait to work with them again in the future.

~
Gabriela C.

Levi and his team renovated my kitchen about a year ago and it was a great experience. He is so detail oriented and really cares about his work. When I got quotes from other companies, it was very unclear where all the costs came from, but Levi had everything fully itemized and any change we discussed during the project went into his project management software so I could confirm the cost and sign off on it. Levi also worked closely with my designer (shout out to Katy Popple!) to make sure every detail was perfect, including spending a lot of time determining the best layout for my multicolored brick floor and doing multiple grout color samples until we got the perfect match. If I wasn’t fully satisfied about anything, Levi and his team would immediately make it right, including coming in on the weekend after they completed to do an additional coat of sealant on my floor. They also stayed on budget and only got a little off schedule (but that was due to the counter installers). Hiring Frontline was one of the best decisions I made with my kitchen reno and I will definitely be hiring them again for future projects!

~
Liz V. L.

Levi and the Frontline team did multiple large projects on our house including our kitchen, mudroom, a bedroom, and four bathrooms. Their work is very good. Levi is very detail oriented and holds himself to a very high standard of workmanship. They were also very fair and accommodating across many change orders. I highly recommend Frontline construction.

~
Neil S.

Common Questions

Common Questions

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs

Got more questions? Send us your enquiry below

Got more questions? Send us your enquiry below

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Pittsburgh?

It depends on scope. A cosmetic update, a full remodel with new cabinetry and surfaces, and a structural reconfiguration that opens up walls sit in very different investment ranges. Older Pittsburgh homes often reveal electrical, plumbing, or framing work once walls are open, so every Frontline proposal includes allowances for those unknowns. Share your goals in a consultation and you will have a realistic range before design begins.

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Most Frontline kitchen remodels take 8 to 14 weeks of construction once design and selections are finalized. Design, selections, and permitting come before that, which is why we recommend reaching out 3 to 6 months ahead of your ideal start date. You get a clear schedule up front, and we stick to it.

Do I need permits for a kitchen remodel in Pittsburgh?

Usually, yes. Moving walls, adding electrical circuits, relocating plumbing, or changing structure requires permits and inspections from your municipality. Frontline handles permit applications and inspection scheduling as part of the design-build process, so you are not managing that yourself.

Can we live at home during a kitchen remodel?

Most families do. We set up a temporary kitchen plan, seal off the work zone, and protect the rest of the house. For larger projects that open up the first floor, we walk you through what to expect and help you decide whether to stay or plan time away.

Who handles cabinetry, countertops, and appliance selections?

We do, with you. Cabinetry, countertops, tile, fixtures, lighting, and appliances are selected and specified during the design phase, before anything is ordered. Custom cabinetry lead times are built into the schedule from the start so there are no surprises mid-build.

Which Pittsburgh neighborhoods do you remodel kitchens in?

Frontline remodels kitchens throughout Pittsburgh's established neighborhoods, including Fox Chapel, Squirrel Hill, Point Breeze, Mt. Lebanon, Shadyside, Sewickley, Wexford, and Cranberry Township. If you are in greater Pittsburgh and value a design-build approach, we are happy to talk through your project.

Ready to Start Your Pittsburgh Kitchen Remodel?

If you value craftsmanship, quiet luxury, and a calm, predictable process, Frontline Design+Build is the partner for your Pittsburgh renovation or custom home.