If you live in Mica, Idaho and want one accountable team to design and build your kitchen, that is exactly what we do. America’s Dream HomeWorks is a family-owned, design-build remodeling company that has served more than 19,000 homeowners since 2001, and we bring the whole project under one roof: thoughtful design, DreamLine custom cabinetry, in-house stone fabrication, procurement, permitting, and construction. You never hand your kitchen off to a second contractor.
We serve Mica from our regional showroom at 104 S. Moyie St., Post Falls, ID 83854, with practical access through the U.S. 95 corridor that runs through the Mica community. One call gets your project started, from the first conversation to your free estimate.
Call (916) 701-9660 or schedule a free consultation to begin.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Mica
One in-house team handles your entire kitchen remodel, so there is no second contractor to chase and no gaps between trades. Our designers plan around how your family actually cooks, gathers, and moves through the room, then our crews build it. Good storage is where most kitchens either work or frustrate you daily, so we plan it first. From there we open up the layout where it helps, improve traffic flow, add layered lighting that works for both prep and relaxed evenings, and reconfigure the room for better use of the space you already have.
- Full Kitchen Remodels: Demolition through final walkthrough, managed by one accountable team, so your kitchen becomes the room your family lives in.
- DreamLine Custom Cabinetry: Made in America and built in our own shop, designed to fit your space and give you the storage a stock cabinet never will. If a fully custom budget is a stretch, semi custom cabinets are a smart middle ground.
- Cabinet Refacing: A cost-effective way to transform your kitchen’s look when the layout already works for you, refreshing the cabinets without a full tear-out.
- Countertops: Quartz, Cambria, Silestone, Dekton, and granite, cut in our in-house stone fabrication shop so the surface you choose is the surface you get.
- Flooring: Hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, and tile that stands up to a busy household and ties the whole room together.
- Lighting and Layout Reconfiguration: Open-concept changes, better flow, and layered lighting that makes the kitchen more functional day and night.
Upgraded appliances, fixtures, and premium finishes round out a remodel that works harder and looks the part, whether your style runs traditional or modern. The right windows and ceiling details can transform how bright a room feels. Because cabinetry and stone are made here, we control quality and timing rather than waiting on an outside supplier, and we handle the small details other contractors tend to rush.
Most of our clients come to us for a kitchen remodel, but we also handle bathroom remodeling and whole-house remodel projects when the scope calls for it. A new bathroom pairs naturally with a kitchen job, and whether it is a full bathroom or a compact powder room, we can create a consistent look across both rooms with the same accountable team. If this is your first remodel, that single point of contact makes the whole process far less stressful.
Why Mica Homeowners Choose Us for a Kitchen or House Remodel
You get one contract and one team that stays accountable from design through installation, which is the single most important protection in a remodel. The best advice we can give any homeowner weighing contractors is to confirm who actually does the work. We hear the same worry often: a company promises to handle everything, then quietly hands the work to others. That does not happen here. The same business that designs your kitchen builds it, so there is no finger-pointing when something needs to be made right.
We back that with credentials you can check. We hold Idaho General Contractor Registration #RCE-64181, and we stand behind our work with a 24-month labor warranty on remodels plus a limited lifetime warranty on DreamLine Custom Cabinetry. Family-owned since 2001, we have transformed more than 19,000 homes, and our designers and crews treat every project like it is their own.
Older homes in the Mica area can hide surprises behind the walls, such as outdated wiring, a tired roof line, or past water damage. Because our design and construction teams work together, we plan for what we find instead of stalling the job to bring in another trade. That coordination is also what keeps your cost predictable, since problems get caught early rather than mid-build. A kitchen is a long-term investment, and we focus on getting the structural and functional aspects right before the finishes ever go in.
Want to see materials in person? Visit our Post Falls showroom at 104 S. Moyie St. to compare cabinet doors, countertop slabs, and flooring side by side before you commit to anything. Book an appointment and bring your questions.
How Your Mica Kitchen Remodel Works
Your remodel follows a clear path from first call to final inspection, and nothing gets ordered until you have approved it. The process keeps you informed and keeps surprises to a minimum.
- Consultation and showroom visit: We talk through your goals and budget, then you see real cabinetry, surfaces, and flooring at our Post Falls showroom.
- Design and selections: We finalize the layout and every material choice before anything is ordered, so your scope-based free estimate reflects the real project and the real cost.
- Permit coordination: We handle the paperwork. Kootenai County requires permit documents to be submitted electronically in PDF format, and the approved printed documents must stay at the jobsite for inspection.
- Construction and installation: One in-house crew demolishes, builds, and installs. We plan a temporary kitchen so you can still prepare food, and many families choose to move out for comfort during the busiest stretch, whether that means a short-term rental or a hotel. Leaning on take-out for weeks gets old fast.
- Final inspection and walkthrough: We schedule and pass inspections, then walk the finished kitchen with you.
Timelines depend on your materials and how much the layout changes, so we set a schedule only after design, selections, and permit review are complete. We also recommend setting aside a contingency fund of roughly 10% to 15% for anything unexpected a remodel can uncover. Reach out through our contact page to get started.
Serving Mica: Local Permits, Access, and What Makes This Community Different
Mica is an unincorporated community in Kootenai County, so it has no municipal building department of its own. Just as larger metros, from King County in Washington down to rural Idaho, route country work through a county office rather than a city one, here Kootenai County Community Development’s Building Division has jurisdiction over structures in the county outside city limits, and state inspectors conduct the plumbing and electrical inspections for properties under that jurisdiction. One more thing worth knowing up front: remodel projects are not eligible for the county’s residential Fast Track permit program, so a kitchen remodel follows standard review.
The community is oriented along U.S. 95. The Idaho Transportation Department’s Mica point sits 5.5 miles south of the U.S. 95/I-90 junction, which is the practical spine for reaching homes here. Kootenai County recognizes Mica Flats and Valhalla as community areas, and the Mica Flats Grange at 7465 W. Kidd Island Road serves as a community and event center for families throughout the following areas.
Mica Flats is not the same as Kidd Island Bay, and county records treat them as distinct. We work on both the inland roads of Mica Flats and the lake-oriented areas, and we plan each project for its setting. Rural and acreage parcels often need clearer thought about delivery, parking, staging, and disposal, and we sort that out during the site visit rather than on install day. Winter deliveries get planned ahead so weather does not stall your materials.
Design choices work best when they suit the way homes sit on these parcels and how light moves through them. Overcast winters make maximizing natural light worth planning for, so we look at window placement, the main floor layout, and efficiency together to create a brighter, more functional space. If your house remodel removes a load-bearing wall or adds space, county residential construction criteria come into play, including Seismic Design Category C, a 115 mph prescriptive ultimate wind speed, a 24-inch footing frost depth, and parcel-dependent snow-load zones. Our team handles the engineering so all of it is accounted for, and we plan with your future needs in mind. We serve Mica from our Post Falls showroom at 104 S. Moyie St.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you remodel kitchens in Mica, Idaho, or only around Mica Bay?
Yes, we serve Mica proper and Mica Flats, not just the lake communities. County records distinguish Mica Flats from the Kidd Island Bay neighborhood, and we work across both, with homes along the U.S. 95 corridor and Kidd Island Road. If you have searched for kitchen remodeling near me and landed on lake-only results, know that we cover the inland community too, served from our Post Falls showroom just northwest of Mica.
Do I need a Kootenai County permit to remodel my kitchen?
It depends on the scope: structural and trade changes usually require permits, while purely cosmetic swaps often do not. Major changes and any electrical or plumbing work typically need permits, and we confirm the exact path with the Building Division before work begins. Kootenai County Community Development is at 451 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, and the Building Division number is 208-446-1040.
Who handles the county, plumbing, and electrical inspections?
We coordinate them for you, combining county building review with state trade inspectors who conduct plumbing and electrical inspections in this jurisdiction. Note that effective April 1, 2026, final electrical and plumbing approvals must be uploaded before a final county building inspection can be scheduled, and we manage that sequence so nothing stalls your completion.
What’s a realistic budget, and what’s the most expensive part?
We give you a written, scope-based free estimate rather than a generic range, because size, materials, and structural work change everything. Cabinets are typically the largest share of the cost, often 30% to 35% of the budget, and avoiding structural changes can significantly reduce cost. County permit fees are separate office charges: a $141 nonrefundable building-permit application fee, a $235 minimum for minor permits subject to valuation, and residential plan review at 30% of the building-permit fee.
How long will my kitchen be unusable during the remodel?
Full kitchen remodels commonly run three to five months, and we set your exact schedule after design, selections, and permit review. Because remodels are excluded from the county’s Fast Track program, we plan the permit timeline realistically. We help you set up a temporary kitchen, and many families arrange temporary housing for the busiest weeks of construction.
Are you registered to do remodeling work in Idaho, and what happens after?
Yes, we hold Idaho General Contractor Registration #RCE-64181. After installation, your work is backed by a 24-month labor warranty on the remodel and a limited lifetime warranty on DreamLine Custom Cabinetry, so you are covered well beyond the final walkthrough.
Start Your Mica Kitchen: Book Your Free Consultation
Your next step is simple: call, submit the online form, or visit our showroom. The sooner you decide on design and selections, the sooner everything can be ordered, which keeps your project moving and your schedule firm. Our designers are glad to walk you through solutions and the features that fit how you live.
Visit our Post Falls showroom at 104 S. Moyie St., Post Falls, ID 83854 to see cabinetry, countertops, and flooring in person, or call (916) 701-9660 to schedule a free consultation. One in-house team, one clear plan, from design through installation. Reach out through our contact page and let’s start your Mica kitchen remodel.
