Kitchen Remodel Scope of Work Template
Kitchens fail on sequencing and on who supplies what. Cabinets, countertops and appliances usually arrive from three different places on three different lead times, and the scope is where that gets pinned down.
Where kitchen remodel scopes usually fail
- Appliance installation assumed included when appliances are homeowner-supplied.
- Countertop templating scheduled before cabinets are set, then blamed on the trade.
- Electrical and plumbing relocation treated as part of 'new layout' without a line.
The template
Copy this structure section by section. Anything you cannot state definitively belongs under exclusions or open items — not left out and hoped over.
Demolition and Disposal
Work to be Performed
- Remove existing cabinets, countertops, flooring and backsplash
- Cap and make safe all disconnected utilities
Materials & Specifications
- Dust barriers and pathway protection
Exclusions
- Hazardous material remediation
- Structural wall removal
Rough-In and Layout Changes
Work to be Performed
- Relocate plumbing supply and waste to the new sink position
- Add or relocate circuits for the new appliance and lighting layout
Materials & Specifications
- Circuit count and amperage per appliance
Exclusions
- Service panel upgrade
- Gas line relocation unless listed
Cabinets and Countertops
Work to be Performed
- Set and level base and wall cabinets
- Coordinate countertop templating after cabinets are set and verified
Materials & Specifications
- Cabinet line, door style and finish
- Countertop material, edge profile and slab selection
Exclusions
- Delays caused by supplier lead times outside the contractor's control
Appliances and Finish
Work to be Performed
- Install backsplash, hardware and trim; set appliances into place
Materials & Specifications
- Appliance list with supplier noted per item
Exclusions
- Appliance hookup requiring a licensed gas fitter unless listed
- Warranty on homeowner-supplied appliances
Assumptions & Open Items
Every scope needs this section. List anything the homeowner raised that you did not confirm, and anything you inferred rather than agreed. It is the difference between a change order and an argument.
WalkProof writes this for you. Record the walkthrough, and you get a draft in exactly this structure — per area, with assumptions and unclear items flagged separately so you can check them before anything goes to the homeowner.