Kaufman County sits east of Mesquite along US-80 and I-20, and over the past two decades it has absorbed thousands of new homes. Kitchen remodeling in Kaufman County therefore splits into two kinds of work: upgrading 2000s to 2020s tract homes around Forney and the US-80 corridor, and updating older houses in Terrell and in Kaufman, the county seat.
We serve the whole county from our Lake Highlands base, with drive times from about 35 minutes to Forney to roughly 50 minutes (38 mi) to Kaufman.
Two Housing Patterns: US-80 Subdivisions and Older Town Centers
Most of the county's recent growth is in master-planned and tract subdivisions near Forney and along US-80 toward Terrell. Homes there are on slab foundations, many under HOA rules, and their kitchens and baths were finished with builder-grade materials: particleboard cabinets, entry-level granite and fiberglass tub units. They rarely need walls moved; they need better materials.
The older stock sits in and around the historic centers of Terrell and Kaufman. There, houses may predate 1978, which brings the EPA's lead-safe RRP rule into play, and original plumbing and floors deserve a close look. Across the whole county, the soil is Blackland Prairie clay, so slab movement and cracked tile are part of every assessment.
A third pattern sits between the two. Kaufman County has about 186,000 residents, and some of its newest growth lies outside any city: master-planned Heartland near Crandall, plus rural acreage toward Cedar Creek Reservoir, which the county shares with Henderson County. Homes on acreage often run on septic systems, and some on private wells, so a new bath or a moved sink raises questions that a city lot never does.
Planning a Remodel in Kaufman County?
Call to set up a consultation. We schedule Kaufman County visits from our Lake Highlands base and follow up with a written scope.
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Drive Times Across Kaufman County From Lake Highlands
Distance varies a lot from one end of the county to the other. Forney is the closest at about 22 miles, an easy run out I-635 and US-80. Terrell is about 32 miles on US-80 or I-20. Kaufman and Crandall sit to the southeast along US-175, with Kaufman about 38 miles out. Properties farther south toward Cedar Creek Reservoir add more time, so we cluster visits in that direction.
Arian or Ax, who lead our projects, come out for the first consultation. You receive a design, selections and a written estimate, and the build schedule accounts for the drive so work days start on time.
Kitchen, Stone, Cabinet and Bath Work Across Kaufman County
Kitchen Remodeling
Most kitchens in Kaufman County's newer subdivisions have a workable layout and builder-grade finishes, so remodels focus on storage, lighting and materials, while older kitchens in Terrell and Kaufman may need the layout rethought too.
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Countertops
Entry-level granite and laminate from the original builds along US-80 are frequent first replacements, typically with quartz, and a top swap on sound cabinets is a contained job that suits a longer drive.
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Kitchen Cabinets
Builder cabinets in 2000s to 2020s tract homes can be painted, refaced or replaced depending on box condition and how the kitchen is used. A water-swollen sink base usually decides it.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Garden tubs and fiberglass tub-shower units are common in newer Kaufman County homes, while older houses near the Terrell and Kaufman town centers tend to need full bath rebuilds down to the subfloor.
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Tub-to-Shower Conversion
The fiberglass tub-shower units in many Forney-area and US-80 tract homes are the easiest bath change to scope: the unit comes out, the drain is checked on the slab and a tiled shower goes in.
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Hardwood Floor Refinishing
Older homes around the historic Terrell and Kaufman downtowns may still have original wood floors under carpet or vinyl. Sanding and refinishing them often costs less than new flooring, if the boards are sound.
Learn more →Permit Offices and Our Honest Footprint in Kaufman County
Every city in the county runs its own permit and inspection office, so a Forney remodel and a Terrell remodel follow different local processes. Outside city limits, county rules apply: there is usually no city building inspection, but septic (on-site sewage) permits are handled at the county level or by TCEQ, and deed restrictions or an HOA may still apply. Plumbing must be done by TSBPE-licensed plumbers and electrical by TDLR-licensed electricians wherever you live.
We have not published Kaufman County projects or reviews tied to the county yet. Our city pages for Forney and Terrell cover local specifics, and nearby coverage west and north of the county includes Mesquite, Seagoville and Heath. For planning, see custom versus semi-custom cabinets and quartz versus granite.
Cities We Serve in Kaufman County
- Kitchen remodeling in ForneyAbout 35 minutes (22 mi) from Lake Highlands
- Kitchen remodeling in TerrellAbout 45 minutes (32 mi) from Lake Highlands
Reviews to Read Before Your Kaufman County Remodel
No reviews are tagged to Kaufman County 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).
“I highly recommend Six Design Group for your remodeling projects. Arian and crew transformed our old kitchen into a sleek, modern, open area for entertaining and social events. Their attention to detail and quality is without equal.”
“I recently had my kitchen designed by Six Design Group, and I am thoroughly impressed with the results. The design is not only beautiful but also highly functional, perfectly tailored to my needs. The team's attention to detail and creativity truly stood out, making the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. The end result exceeded my expectations, turning my kitchen into a space that is both stylish and practical. I highly recommend Six Design Group to anyone looking for exceptional design services.”