Kitchen remodelers in the US
Cabinet and countertop refreshes through to gut remodels with new layouts. The biggest single variable is whether plumbing, gas or walls move.
- Metro areas
- 41
- Refresh from
- $15,000
- Credentials explained
- 4
- Refresh
- $15,000 – $35,000refaced cabinets, counters, appliances
- Mid-range remodel
- $35,000 – $75,000new cabinets, same layout
- Upscale remodel
- $75,000 – $150,000custom cabinets, layout change
- Design fee
- $2,000 – $8,000if billed separately
Typical US ranges for a mid-range project in 2026. Local figures on each city page are adjusted for regional labor rates.
Kitchen remodelers by metro area
41 metro areas, each listing up to 10 firms from Google's results for that city, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count.
Major metros
- Kitchen remodelers in New YorkNew York
- Kitchen remodelers in Los AngelesCalifornia
- Kitchen remodelers in ChicagoIllinois
- Kitchen remodelers in HoustonTexas
- Kitchen remodelers in DallasTexas
- Kitchen remodelers in San FranciscoCalifornia
- Kitchen remodelers in Washington, DCDistrict of Columbia
- Kitchen remodelers in BostonMassachusetts
- Kitchen remodelers in SeattleWashington
- Kitchen remodelers in AtlantaGeorgia
- Kitchen remodelers in DenverColorado
- Kitchen remodelers in PhoenixArizona
- Kitchen remodelers in San DiegoCalifornia
- Kitchen remodelers in AustinTexas
- Kitchen remodelers in PhiladelphiaPennsylvania
- Kitchen remodelers in San JoseCalifornia
- Kitchen remodelers in MiamiFlorida
- Kitchen remodelers in MinneapolisMinnesota
- Kitchen remodelers in NashvilleTennessee
- Kitchen remodelers in CharlotteNorth Carolina
More metros
- Orange CountyCalifornia
- ScottsdaleArizona
- PortlandOregon
- SacramentoCalifornia
- RaleighNorth Carolina
- TampaFlorida
- OrlandoFlorida
- Fort WorthTexas
- San AntonioTexas
- Las VegasNevada
- Salt Lake CityUtah
- BaltimoreMaryland
- RichmondVirginia
- PittsburghPennsylvania
- ColumbusOhio
- ClevelandOhio
- CincinnatiOhio
- DetroitMichigan
- IndianapolisIndiana
- Kansas CityMissouri
- St. LouisMissouri
Licenses and certifications explained
The licenses and certifications that matter for kitchen remodelers, in plain English.
State or city contractor license
Legally requiredMost states license or register remodelers, and some leave it to cities. Where a license is required, working without one is illegal and usually voids your recourse. Check the number on the licensing board's own lookup.
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm (RRP)
Legally requiredFederal law requires it for paid renovation work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978. If your house is that old, ask for the firm's certification before demolition starts.
National Kitchen & Bath Association
Kitchen and bath design standards. Its CKD and CBD designations certify the designer, so they follow the person rather than the firm.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
The main remodeling trade body. Members agree to a code of ethics, and its Certified Remodeler (CR) designation requires experience plus an exam.
Kitchen remodelers: common questions
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Six to twelve weeks of construction for a full remodel, plus design, permits and cabinet lead times beforehand, which often add another two to four months. Custom cabinets are usually the longest wait.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?
Cosmetic work usually does not. Moving walls, adding circuits, or relocating plumbing or gas almost always does. A licensed remodeler pulls the permit; if a contractor suggests skipping it, that is a warning sign.