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Kitchen Remodel Cost in Houston

A high-end kitchen remodel in Houston typically costs $76,000–$123,000, about $543–$879 per square foot for a 100–150 sq ft kitchen. The biggest cost drivers are cabinetry & countertops, appliances, and labor & project management.

$76k–$123k

Most high-end medium projects in Houston fall within this range.

What a high-end kitchen typically includes

  • Custom cabinetry
  • Premium natural stone (Cambria, quartzite, marble)
  • Pro appliances (Sub-Zero/Wolf)
  • Designer tile & hardwood floors
  • Custom lighting design (Graff/Rohl)

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  • Older-home surprises: asbestos/lead or outdated wiring and plumbing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$3,800 – $6,200
Plumbing & gas$3,800 – $6,200
Paint & wall finishes$5,300 – $8,600
Electrical & lighting$6,100 – $9,800
Flooring$6,100 – $9,800
Labor & project management$9,100 – $14,800
Appliances$11,400 – $18,500
Cabinetry & countertops$30,400 – $49,200

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 high-end kitchen remodel in Houston typically costs $76,000–$123,000, or about $543–$879 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 high-end kitchen remodel typically includes custom cabinetry, premium natural stone (cambria, quartzite, marble), pro appliances (sub-zero/wolf), designer tile & hardwood floors, and custom lighting design (graff/rohl).

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natural-stone countertops, pro-grade appliance packages (sub-zero, wolf), and older-home surprises: asbestos/lead or outdated wiring and plumbing.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 $76,000–$123,000 for high-end, about $35,000 less 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 high-end project, but keep in mind that this is a ballpark range. There are plenty of variables that may affect your pricing.