Kitchen Remodeling in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo has some of the best old houses in the country — and some of the most outdated kitchens. The Victorians in Elmwood Village, the colonials and doubles up in North Buffalo off Hertel Avenue, the brick homes near Delaware Park: beautiful architecture, but kitchens designed for a different century. Closed off from the rest of the house, short on counter space, one outlet per wall, and cabinets that have seen better decades.
We’re Selvaggio General Contracting, a family-owned remodeling company based in West Seneca. For over 30 years we’ve been remodeling kitchens across Buffalo — opening up walled-off kitchens in Elmwood Village Victorians, modernizing galley kitchens in North Buffalo, and bringing century-old homes into the present without stripping out their character.
Kitchens That Respect Buffalo’s Historic Homes
Remodeling a kitchen in a 100-year-old Buffalo home isn’t the same as remodeling one in a new build. Walls may be load-bearing. The floors aren’t level. There’s a butler’s pantry you don’t want to lose and trim you can’t replace. We’ve spent three decades working in these exact houses, so we know how to handle them.
Our kitchen remodels include layout redesigns that open the kitchen to dining and living areas — with proper structural support, not guesswork. We install quality cabinetry, stone and quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, new flooring, and modern electrical and plumbing throughout. And we do it while keeping the details that make your home special: we match period trim, preserve original features where they make sense, and choose finishes that belong in the house rather than fighting it.
What a Kitchen Remodel With Us Looks Like
One crew, start to finish. We handle design, demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, and paint. You deal with one contractor — us — instead of juggling five trades and hoping they coordinate.
We’re 4.8-star rated because we communicate. You’ll know what’s happening each day, when the noisy work is scheduled, and exactly where the project stands. We protect your floors, control dust, and clean up daily. And every project starts with a free in-home estimate — we’ll walk through your kitchen, talk layout and budget honestly, and give you a straight price.
We also remodel bathrooms, finish basements, and take on general contracting projects throughout Buffalo, so your kitchen can be the start of a bigger plan if you want it to be.
Kitchen Remodeling FAQs — Buffalo, NY
Can you remove the wall between my kitchen and dining room? In most cases, yes. Many Buffalo homes have a load-bearing wall there, which means it needs a properly sized beam and support — not just a sledgehammer. We evaluate the structure, handle the engineering and permits, and open the space up safely.
How do you keep the historic character of my home? We match existing trim profiles, preserve original doors and details where they’re worth saving, and select finishes that suit the era of the house. A new kitchen should feel like it always belonged there — just built for how you actually live.
How long does a kitchen remodel take? A full kitchen remodel in Buffalo typically runs four to six weeks, depending on the scope and whether walls are coming down. We’ll lay out a realistic timeline with your estimate before any work starts.
Do you handle permits with the City of Buffalo? Yes. Structural, electrical, and plumbing work in the city requires permits and inspections, and we take care of all of it. You won’t be making trips to City Hall.
Get a Free Kitchen Remodeling Estimate in Buffalo
Serving Elmwood Village, North Buffalo, the Hertel Avenue corridor, Delaware Park neighborhoods, and throughout the city. Call Selvaggio General Contracting at (716) 574-4950 for a free estimate. Family-owned, 30+ years in business, 4.8-star rated.