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KITCHEN REMODELING PRICING
Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.
Every kitchen is different, but every homeowner deserves to know what they’re getting into before the first cabinet comes down. Here’s exactly what we build and what it costs. All pricing includes proposed finishes selected by our in-house team, plus our full suite of services: personalized 3D renderings, a dedicated architectural designer and project manager, master installers, BuilderTrend app access, weekly updates, office support, and a 3-year labor warranty.
70-100 SF Kitchen Remodel
Custom
$90K+
Estimated timeline: 6–9 weeks.
Fully redesigned kitchen with layout flexibility
Full demolition + lath & plaster
Plumbing relocation available
New electrical + recessed lighting
New insulation + drywall
Backsplash tile
Semi-custom cabinetry, redesigned layout
Red oak hardwood or tile flooring
Full painting
Signature
$75K+
Estimated timeline: 6–9 weeks.
Fully rebuilt kitchen, existing layout retained
Full demolition + lath & plaster
Plumbing stays in place
New electrical + recessed lighting
New insulation + drywall
Backsplash tile
Semi-custom cabinetry, existing layout
Hardwood refinish or tile flooring
Full painting
Pull & Replace
$60K+
Estimated timeline: 6–8 weeks.
Cosmetic kitchen refresh, no layout changes
Demolition as needed
Sink stays in place
Surface-mounted lighting updates
Insulation + drywall where exposed
Backsplash tile
Semi-custom cabinetry, existing layout
Hardwood refinish or new LVT flooring
Full painting
100-150 SF Kitchen Remodel
Custom
$100K+
Estimated timeline: 8-11 weeks.
Fully redesigned kitchen with optional wall removal
Full demolition + lath & plaster
Plumbing relocation available
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
New insulation + drywall
Backsplash tile
Semi-custom cabinetry, redesigned layout
Red oak hardwood or tile flooring
Full painting
Optional non-load-bearing wall removal
Signature
$85K+
Estimated timeline: 8-11 weeks.
Fully rebuilt kitchen with optional room opening
Full demolition + lath & plaster
Sink stays in place
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
New insulation + drywall
Semi-custom cabinetry, existing layout
Backsplash tile
Hardwood refinish or tile flooring
Full painting
Optional non-load-bearing wall removal
Pull & Replace
$70K+
Estimated timeline: 8-10 weeks.
Cosmetic kitchen update, existing layout retained
Demolition as needed
Sink stays in place
New electrical + recessed lighting
Insulation + drywall where exposed
Backsplash tile
Cabinet layout within existing space
Hardwood refinish or new LVT flooring
Full painting
150-200 SF Kitchen Remodel
Custom
$140K+
Estimated timeline: 10-15 weeks.
Open concept kitchen with maximum layout flexibility
Full demolition + load-bearing wall removal
LVL beam framing
Plumbing relocation available
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
New insulation + drywall
Backsplash tile
Semi-custom cabinetry, redesigned layout
Red oak hardwood or tile flooring
Full painting
Signature
$120K+
Estimated timeline: 10-15 weeks.
Fully rebuilt open concept kitchen, load-bearing wall removal included
Full demolition + load-bearing wall removal
LVL beam framing
Plumbing relocation
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
New insulation + drywall where exposed
Backsplash tile
Cabinet layout within existing space
Hardwood refinish or tile flooring
Full painting
Pull & Replace
$100K+
Estimated timeline: 10-14 weeks.
Partial demo kitchen with minor opening option
Partial demolition + non-load-bearing wall removal
Sink stays in place
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
Insulation + drywall where exposed
Backsplash tile
Cabinet layout within existing space
Hardwood refinish or new LVT flooring
Full painting
200-250 SF Kitchen Remodel
Custom
$180K+
Estimated timeline: 12-17 weeks.
Fully custom open concept kitchen with maximum upgrades
Full demolition + load-bearing wall removal
LVL beam framing
Plumbing relocation available
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
New insulation + drywall
Backsplash tile
Semi-custom cabinetry, redesigned layout
Red oak hardwood or tile flooring
Full painting
Signature
$160K+
Estimated timeline: 12-17 weeks.
Open concept kitchen with load-bearing wall removal
Full demolition + load-bearing wall removal
LVL beam framing
Plumbing relocation
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
New insulation + drywall
Backsplash tile
Cabinet layout within existing space
Hardwood refinish or tile flooring
Full painting
Pull & Replace
$140K+
Estimated timeline: 12-16 weeks.
Refreshed kitchen with optional non-load-bearing opening
Partial demolition + non-load-bearing wall removal
Sink stays in place
New electrical + recessed & pendant lighting
Insulation + drywall where exposed
Backsplash tile
Cabinet layout within existing space
Hardwood refinish or new LVT flooring
Full painting
This price guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual agreement. Final pricing will be provided by your architectural designer. Pricing is based on typical project assumptions, including standard room sizes, layouts, and baseline quantities of materials, fixtures, and finishes; variations in size, selections, quantities, and overall scope will impact final cost. Exclusions include appliances, decorative lighting, permit and architect fees, structural changes (unless specified), code corrections, mold or asbestos remediation, moving personal belongings, and relocation or modification of existing plumbing, electrical, or HVAC systems. Any unforeseen conditions requiring repair or adjustment will be addressed with additional pricing as needed. Allowances and finishes are estimates, and all project pricing will vary based on the unique scope and selections.
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