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A full kitchen remodel in Houston typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 in 2026, with most mid-range projects landing between $18,000 and $30,000 for a standard 150 – 200 square foot kitchen. A smaller galley or condo kitchen can be done for $9,000 – $20,000, while a large, upscale remodel with custom cabinetry and stone countertops can exceed $45,000, especially in neighborhoods like West University, Bellaire, and Memorial.
Those numbers cover what we’d call a “gut to finish” remodel: removing old cabinets and countertops, correcting the substrate behind them, installing new name-brand cabinets and stone surfaces, and bringing plumbing and electrical up to current code. We put every price in writing before we start, so the number you’re quoted is the number on your final invoice.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how a Houston kitchen remodel breaks down by component. These are the numbers we give homeowners in the Heights, Meyerland, Spring Branch, Katy, and Sugar Land when they ask what things actually cost.
| Component | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Cabinetry (stock to semi-custom) | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertops (quartz, granite, or solid surface) | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash (tile or stone) | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen island (built-in with counter overhang) | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Labor (demo, rough-in, installation, finish) | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Plumbing and electrical rough-in | $1,500 – $4,500 |
| Flooring (tile, engineered wood, or LVP) | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| Appliance hookups and finish trim | $500 – $2,000 |
What drives cost up? Custom cabinet layouts, moving plumbing lines, relocating a gas range, and removing load-bearing walls. What drives it down? Keeping the sink and range in their current positions, choosing stock cabinetry over semi-custom, and going with quartz instead of a rare natural stone. In Houston specifically, we run into two recurring conditions: older homes in the Heights and Montrose often have settling slab foundations, which means we’ll sometimes need to shim and correct the substrate before tile goes down. And in newer suburbs like Katy or Cypress, we see a lot of PEX plumbing and open-truss ceilings, which actually make the rough-in work faster.
We install documented brands only: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, Kohler and Moen fixtures. That means when you’re comparing bids, you’re comparing the same materials with manufacturer specs and warranties attached. The difference is what’s behind them.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Houston
- Kitchen size and layout. A 120-square-foot condo kitchen in Midtown runs $9,000 – $18,000. A 250-square-foot kitchen with an island in Memorial runs $30,000 – $45,000. Square footage drives cabinet count, countertop square footage, and flooring material.
- Cabinetry grade. Stock cabinets from a manufacturer like KraftMaid start around $4,000 for a full kitchen. Semi-custom with dovetail drawers, soft-close hardware, and taller wall cabinets pushes toward $13,000. The jump from stock to semi-custom is the single biggest swing in the whole budget.
- Countertop material. Laminate and butcher block fall between $2,000 and $3,500. Quartz lands between $3,500 and $6,500 depending on brand and edge profile. Cambria runs on the higher end; Silestone and Caesarstone land in the middle. Natural stones like marble or quartzite can push past $7,000 and require sealing.
- Plumbing and electrical changes. If your sink, dishwasher, and range stay where they are, rough-in work is straightforward and costs less. Move a sink four feet and you’re paying to cut into slab or run new lines through joists. Houston’s older pier-and-beam homes in the Heights make this easier. Slab homes in Sugar Land and Katy make it more expensive.
- Permit requirements. The City of Houston requires a permit for any remodel involving structural work, moving plumbing, or changing electrical panel and branch circuits. In practice, that’s nearly every kitchen remodel. Permit costs are typically built into your written estimate, but they add time to the schedule, and time is part of the cost.
- Material availability and lead time. Semi-custom cabinet orders run 4 to 8 weeks from Wellborn or KraftMaid. The cost is fixed when we write it down. The schedule is the variable, which is why we quote the price and the start date separately and in writing.
How to Save on a Kitchen Remodel in Houston
Saving money on a kitchen remodel doesn’t mean buying cheap materials. It means making disciplined decisions about scope before anything is torn out. We’d rather talk you out of spending money than talk you into a change order in the middle of the job.
- Keep the sink, range, and dishwasher in place. Don’t move plumbing unless you have to. This is the fastest way to cut $1,500 – $3,000 in rough-in work.
- Choose stock cabinets. Stock cabinetry from KraftMaid gets you real wood construction and factory-applied finishes at the $4,000 – $6,000 mark, versus $9,000 – $13,000 for semi-custom. Same kitchen, different price.
- Go with quartz instead of natural stone. Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone give you the same look as marble without the sealing and staining headaches, and they typically cost $1,000 – $3,000 less installed.
- Refresh the backsplash instead of replacing it. If your existing tile is sound, a regrout or a new backsplash over the old one runs $800 – $2,500, versus a full replacement with substrate work, which doubles it.
- Plan your project in one pass. Every change order adds labor and material markups. That’s why we put everything in writing before we start: the scope, the brands, the colors, and the final price. If it’s not on the page, it doesn’t happen.
Before making any final decisions, call us at (940) 289-7658 for a free, written estimate. We’ll do a walkthrough, take measurements, and send you a fixed price and scope of work. It costs nothing and gives you a real number to build your decision on.
Kitchen Remodel Cost FAQ
Is it cheaper to remodel a kitchen in Houston than in other major cities?
Yes, somewhat. Houston runs 10% to 15% below cities like Austin, Dallas, and Atlanta on standard kitchen remodels, mostly because labor rates are lower and material distributors are closer to the port. A $25,000 kitchen in Houston would run closer to $28,000 – $30,000 in Austin for the same scope. You’ll get the exact number in writing before we touch a cabinet.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Houston?
A standard kitchen remodel runs 4 to 8 weeks from demo to final cleanup. The two variables are cabinet lead time, which runs 4 to 8 weeks from the manufacturer, and the city permit schedule, which runs 1 to 3 weeks after the plans are submitted. Bradford Remodeling gives you both dates in writing before the job starts.
Is it cheaper to repair cabinets or replace them?
If the cabinet boxes are structurally sound, refacing or reconditioning runs $3,000 – $6,000, which is half to two-thirds of the cost of new stock cabinets. If the boxes are water-damaged, warped, or the drawers are particleboard and pulling apart, replacement is the cheaper long-term option. We’ll tell you which one you’re in when we walk the kitchen.
Can you come out and give us an estimate today?
Yes. Call (940) 289-7658 and a live person answers, not a voicemail tree. We’ll schedule the walkthrough for the same day or next day depending on your location in the Houston metro, and you’ll have a written price in hand within 48 hours of the visit.
Does the price you give us ever change during the job?
No. The price we write down before we start is the price you pay when the job is done. If you change the scope mid-project, we’ll write up that change order and get your signature before we do the work. Otherwise, the number does not move.
Why Homeowners in Houston Call Bradford Remodeling
We started Bradford Remodeling because we kept meeting homeowners in Houston who had been through it: contractors who no-showed for the first walkthrough, then re-priced the job at the door. A kitchen is the most expensive room in the house to get wrong, and the cheapest bid is usually the most expensive one by the time it’s finished. We do it differently.
Every job we take goes through The Garrison Standard, which means a few things are non-negotiable. You get a written price before any work starts. You get background-checked, uniformed technicians on your job, so you know exactly who is walking through your door. And you get a live person on the phone at 3 a.m. if something goes wrong – not a callback queue.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every project. If any part of your kitchen remodel fails inside the first year – a cabinet door that won’t close square, a loose backsplash tile, a sink that isn’t draining right – we come back and make it right at no charge. That promise is written on every contract, not implied.
We work with name-brand materials only: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone surfaces, Kohler and Moen fixtures. When you hire Bradford Remodeling, you know exactly what’s going into your home, down to the model number, before we order it.
Curtis Lane runs every project in Houston against The Garrison Code, which defines how a crew behaves on your property: clean boots, covered floors, tools up at the end of the day, and a clean site before we hand you the keys. “Squared away” is the standard. If you’ve been burned before, we’re the remodeler who gives you the price, the scope, and the guarantee in writing – and then stands behind it.
You can see our full home page for more on what we do, or read about our approach to Kitchen Remodel in Houston work specifically.
Get a Free, Written Estimate in Houston
The fastest way to get a real number for your kitchen remodel is to call us at (940) 289-7658. We’ll schedule a walkthrough at your home, take measurements, and send you a written price with a scope of work and a schedule. No numbers that move at the door. No surprises. Just a plan you can hold in your hand before you commit a dollar.
Serving Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, The Woodlands, and the surrounding metro, including Meyerland, Spring Branch, Memorial, Bellaire, and the Heights.
Pricing reflects the Houston market as of 2026. Bradford Remodeling Co Houston offers free estimates – call (940) 289-7658.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Houston, serving Houston and the surrounding metro since 2004.
What Our Customers Say
"Replaced old windows and trim while redoing the kitchen. Clean finish work."
- Ron F."Home remodel with a new floor plan. Handled structural work and permits without drama."
- Gus R."Primary bath redo. Tile is straight, shower pan was flood tested, and the vanity fits perfectly."
- Tricia S.
