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Builder-grade kitchen in a new Forney tract home with granite counters, stained cabinets and an open living room

Kaufman County · About 35 minutes (22 mi)

Kitchen Remodeling in Forney, TX

Forney, out US-80 in Kaufman County, is about 35 minutes (22 mi) from our Lake Highlands base, and its kitchens and baths are well within our range.
  • 34 Google reviews
  • Design and build under one team
  • Based in Lake Highlands, Dallas
  • Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm

Forney calls itself the Antique Capital of Texas, but most of its houses are anything but antique. Thousands of tract homes went up between the 2000s and the 2020s along the US-80 corridor, and many are now ready for their first real upgrade. Kitchen remodeling in Forney usually starts there: a workable open plan wrapped in builder-grade cabinets, counters and baths.

From Lake Highlands, we head south on I-635 and east on US-80, about 35 minutes (22 mi). That makes Forney one of the closer Kaufman County cities we serve.

From Consultation to Walkthrough: A Forney Project in Five Steps

  1. A weekday visit. We schedule consultations Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Arian or Ax, who lead our projects, measure, open cabinets to check box condition, and look at the plumbing and panel.
  2. Keep, upgrade or replace. We go through what is worth keeping in a newer house, which is often more than people expect.
  3. Design and estimate. You receive a layout, selections and a written estimate. Our kitchen island ideas for tract homes are a good primer before this stage.
  4. Permits and trades. When needed, permits are filed with the City of Forney. Plumbing is done by plumbers licensed by the TSBPE and electrical by electricians licensed by TDLR.
  5. Build and walkthrough. Work follows a set schedule and closes with a walkthrough together.

Forney Tract Homes, HOAs and Blackland Prairie Clay

Forney's newer homes share a few traits. They sit on slab foundations over Blackland Prairie clay, which swells after rain and shrinks in dry summers; even a young slab can crack tile and grout, so floor checks are part of every visit. Most are too new for the EPA's pre-1978 lead rule, which simplifies demolition.

Forney tract-home kitchen with a larger quartz island, painted cabinets and pendant lights after an upgrade
Illustration of a newer tract-home kitchen after the island was enlarged and cabinets painted.

Builder-grade finishes are the other constant: particleboard boxes, short upper cabinets with open space above, entry-level granite, and fiberglass tub-shower units in the secondary baths. HOAs govern many subdivisions, which affects dumpsters and parking more than the interior work itself.

Forney is now the largest city in Kaufman County, and much of that growth sits in master-planned communities such as Windmill Farms, Devonshire and Gateway Parks. Not every subdivision with a Forney mailing address is inside city limits, which is why we confirm the permit office for each address. Winter Storm Uri in February 2021 is the other local lesson: freezing attics split supply lines across North Texas, so any open wall or ceiling is a chance to check how yours are routed and insulated.

Forney primary bath where a garden tub was replaced with a large tiled walk-in shower
Illustration of a newer primary bath with the garden tub removed and the shower enlarged.

Planning a Remodel in Forney?

Call to set up a consultation. We schedule Forney visits from our Lake Highlands base and follow up with a written scope.

  • 34 Google reviews
  • Design and build under one team
  • Based in Lake Highlands, Dallas
  • Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm

Forney Coverage Along US-80, Stated Plainly

We have no published Forney projects or Forney-tagged reviews yet, so this page offers none. What we can confirm is the route out US-80, the corridor where Forney's antique dealers earned the town its nickname, and our nearby coverage: Sunnyvale, Heath, Mesquite, Seagoville, Terrell and the wider Kaufman County area.

If you plan to sell in a few years, our guide to kitchen updates that help a home sell helps decide where the budget goes. Across our Google reviews, Ramon H. wrote that "Arian was obsessive with the details," the standard we bring to every scope.

First Upgrades for Forney's Newer Homes

Forney kitchen wall with new tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting and cabinets extended to the ceiling
Illustration of a kitchen wall after new uppers to the ceiling, a tile backsplash and under-cabinet lighting.

Reviews to Read Before Your Forney Remodel

No reviews are tagged to Forney yet, so these are two of our strongest Google reviews from Dallas-area customers, quoted as written. Six Design Group has 34 Google reviews (checked November 2026).

“If you’re needing a kitchen remodeled, bathroom remodeled or other construction work ,Six Design Group does excellent work! You won’t find someone who is more dedicated and reliable to work with. I’ve known and sold Arian numerous homes and you won’t find a more hands on nice guy for your project.”
Glen C. · Google review · 2024
“Arian was extremely honest with me during the entire process. His whole team was very clean and efficient. I definitely recommend using 6 Design for all your renovation needs!”
Katy F. · Google review · 2024

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Forney Remodeling Questions

Does my Forney HOA need to approve a kitchen or bath remodel?

Usually not for interior work, but many Forney subdivisions have associations with rules on dumpsters, portable toilets, contractor parking and work hours. Some may ask for notice before a dumpster arrives. Send us your HOA guidelines before the consultation and we will plan the driveway setup and schedule to fit them.

Can a builder-grade Forney kitchen be upgraded without a full gut?

Often, yes. If the layout works and the cabinet boxes are sound, replacing counters, painting or refacing cabinets, adding under-cabinet lighting and a new backsplash can transform the room. When boxes are damaged or the island is too small, we replace selectively. The consultation sorts out which parts are worth keeping.

Who issues building permits in Forney?

The City of Forney runs its own permit and inspection office. Homes outside city limits in Kaufman County follow county rules instead, so we confirm which applies to your address. Work that adds circuits, moves plumbing or changes walls generally needs a permit, and licensed plumbers and electricians handle those trades.

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Talk to a Remodeler Who Covers Forney

Tell us about the kitchen, bath or floors you want to change. We will set a time to see the space and follow up with a written scope.

  • 34 Google reviews
  • Design and build under one team
  • Based in Lake Highlands, Dallas
  • Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm

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