Kitchen Remodeling in Houston, TX

Kitchen remodeling in Houston goes best when the price, the start date and the finish date are all in writing before demo. We build fixed-price scopes, use licensed plumbers and electricians, and hold a clear line on change orders.

Signs it is time to remodel your kitchen

  • The layout wastes space or blocks traffic
  • Cabinets are worn, sagging or hard to reach
  • Counters are chipped, stained or too small
  • Old wiring cannot handle modern appliances
  • Water damage under the sink or around the dishwasher
  • The kitchen is dark with few outlets
  • You want an open plan to the living room
  • You plan to sell and the kitchen hurts your listing

How a kitchen remodel works

  1. 1Design visitWe measure, talk through how you cook and look at plumbing, wiring and walls.
  2. 2Fixed-price proposalYou get a scope, allowances and dates in writing. Both spouses sign on a homestead.
  3. 3SelectionsYou pick cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures early so no late choice stalls the job.
  4. 4Permit and demoWe pull the City permit, protect the home from dust and open the room.
  5. 5Build and inspectionsLicensed trades do rough plumbing and electrical, then inspections, then cabinets, counters and tile.
  6. 6Punch list and final paymentWe walk the kitchen with you, fix every item and close out the lien waivers.

Kitchen remodel options and costs in Houston

Refresh: same layout, new finishes$15,000–$40,000 (typical); about $110 per sq ft (our price)

New counters, backsplash and paint on the same layout.

Mid-range remodel$40,000–$75,000 (typical); about $225 per sq ft (our price)

New cabinets, quartz counters, better lighting and flooring.

Upscale remodel$75,000 and up (typical); about $400 per sq ft (our price)

Custom cabinets and a layout change.

Common add-ons$1,500–$11,800 (our price)

Design package $1,500, LVP flooring $2,400, 6 recessed lights $1,650, full backsplash $2,900, open a non-load-bearing wall $3,800, load-bearing beam $11,800.

Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.

What changes the price

  • Room size and the layout change
  • Cabinet type: stock, semi-custom or custom
  • Counter material, like quartz, granite or butcher block
  • Moving plumbing, gas or walls
  • Appliance choices
  • Hidden problems like rot, old wiring or bad subfloor

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Good to know in Houston

Houston’s humidity makes cabinet materials and finishes matter: plywood boxes hold up better than particleboard near a dishwasher or sink. Many older homes inside the Loop hide rotted subfloor, galvanized supply lines and knob-and-tube wiring behind the cabinets. Public cost guides list a full Houston kitchen remodel averaging about $52,600.

Texas has no state remodeler license, but plumbing must be done by TSBPE-licensed plumbers and electrical by TDLR-licensed electricians. Homestead remodels need a written contract signed by both spouses and the disclosure statement under Texas Property Code 53.255. Homes built before 1978 need lead-safe work.

Questions about kitchen remodels

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Most take 6 to 12 weeks after demo starts. Custom cabinets can add a few weeks of lead time before that.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Houston?

HomeAdvisor lists a Houston average near $52,600 for a full remodel. Your price depends on size, cabinets, counters and layout.

Do I need a permit?

Most kitchen remodels need a City permit, especially with plumbing, electrical or wall changes. We pull it.

Can I live in the house during the remodel?

Yes, but plan for a temporary kitchen and dust. We seal off the work area and clean daily.

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