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We update kitchens and bathrooms in Lexington, the Davidson County seat. What shapes this work most is the pairing of old housing and a renter-heavy market: Point2Homes gives a median build year of 1969, and QuickFacts shows owner occupancy of just 41.6 percent, so many jobs here are practical updates for landlords as well as owners.
Updating a kitchen in a house from the late 1960s
Kitchens from that era tend to be compact, with a short run of cabinets, little counter space and too few outlets. When the cabinet boxes are solid hardwood, refacing with new doors and drawer fronts keeps the layout and costs less than replacement. When they are worn or water-damaged, new cabinets let us add a pantry column or rework the corner. Either way, new counters, a modern sink and better lighting do most of the visible work. We also check the wiring and outlets at the counter, since a kitchen that old was not built for today's appliances.
Small kitchens gain the most from smarter storage: a pull-out pantry beside the range, deep drawers in place of base shelves and a corner unit that actually reaches the back. Where a wall to the dining room can come out, the kitchen gains light and space, though we confirm what the wall carries before any demolition. Even a few extra feet of counter make a difference.
Bathroom updates that hold up for owners and tenants
A 1960s bathroom is often small, with a tub, a pedestal or small vanity and wall tile set in mortar. For owner-occupied homes, a new vanity with storage, a tub surround or tiled shower and a fan that vents outside make the room comfortable. For rentals, we choose finishes that clean easily and survive turnovers: solid surface or tile walls, a durable floor and fixtures with available parts. With a median owner-occupied value of $179,900 per Census QuickFacts, most updates here put function and durability ahead of luxury.
Mill villages, the lake and the drive from Randleman
Textile and furniture plants carried Lexington's economy into the late 1990s before most production moved overseas. National Register listings include the Erlanger Mill Village, Lexington Residential and Uptown Lexington historic districts. High Rock Lake, the second-largest lake in North Carolina, lies a few miles south of the city. From Greensboro, Lexington is a 37.5 road mile drive to the southwest; from our Randleman office it is 34.0. The City of Lexington gets a call from us about permits before any work begins.