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Kitchen Remodel Cost in Houston

A builder-grade kitchen remodel in Houston typically costs $28,000–$46,000, about $200–$329 per square foot for a 100–150 sq ft kitchen. The biggest cost drivers are cabinetry & countertops, appliances, and labor & project management.

$28k–$46k

Most builder-grade medium projects in Houston fall within this range.

What a builder-grade kitchen typically includes

  • Stock or big-box cabinets
  • Laminate or solid-surface counters
  • Standard appliance package
  • Laminate or tile flooring
  • Basic fixtures & lighting

What could push the cost higher

  • Moving plumbing, gas, or electrical / reconfiguring the layout
  • Removing or relocating load-bearing walls
  • Custom cabinetry and natural-stone countertops
  • Pro-grade appliance packages (Sub-Zero, Wolf)
  • Older-home surprises: asbestos/lead or outdated wiring and plumbing

Where your budget goes

CategoryEstimated range
Demolition & prep$1,400 – $2,300
Plumbing & gas$1,400 – $2,300
Paint & wall finishes$2,000 – $3,200
Electrical & lighting$2,200 – $3,700
Flooring$2,200 – $3,700
Labor & project management$3,400 – $5,500
Appliances$4,200 – $6,900
Cabinetry & countertops$11,200 – $18,400

Think of this as a starting point for budgeting. We use recent Houston-area remodeling data and national cost benchmarks to estimate what projects like yours could cost. Final pricing can vary based on your home’s condition, design choices, and contractor. Most projects also benefit from a contingency budget to cover surprises along the way.

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Frequently asked questions

A builder-grade kitchen remodel in Houston typically costs $28,000–$46,000, or about $200–$329 per square foot for a 100–150 sq ft kitchen. Most projects fall within this range; final pricing depends on your home’s condition, design choices, and contractor.

A builder-grade kitchen remodel typically includes stock or big-box cabinets, laminate or solid-surface counters, standard appliance package, laminate or tile flooring, and basic fixtures & lighting.

Common reasons a kitchen remodel runs past its estimate include moving plumbing, gas, or electrical / reconfiguring the layout, removing or relocating load-bearing walls, custom cabinetry and natural-stone countertops, pro-grade appliance packages (sub-zero, wolf), and older-home surprises: asbestos/lead or outdated wiring and plumbing.

A mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs $48,000–$77,000, versus $28,000–$46,000 for builder-grade, about $25,000 more at the typical estimate.

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Estimates based on recent Houston-area remodeling data and national cost benchmarks. They reflect typical Houston pricing for a builder-grade project, but keep in mind that this is a ballpark range. There are plenty of variables that may affect your pricing.