Kitchen Remodel Cost in Houston

A mid-range kitchen remodel in Houston typically costs $48,000–$77,000, about $343–$550 per square foot for a 100–150 sq ft kitchen. The biggest cost drivers are cabinetry & countertops, appliances, and labor & project management.

$48k–$77k

Most mid-range medium projects in Houston fall within this range.

What a mid-range kitchen typically includes

  • Semi-custom cabinets (Diamond/Kemper)
  • Quartz countertops (Caesarstone)
  • New stainless appliance suite
  • Tile or engineered-wood flooring
  • Updated fixtures & lighting (Kohler/Brizo)

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  • Older-home surprises: asbestos/lead or outdated wiring and plumbing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$2,400$3,900
Plumbing & gas$2,400$3,900
Paint & wall finishes$3,400$5,400
Electrical & lighting$3,800$6,200
Flooring$3,800$6,200
Labor & project management$5,800$9,200
Appliances$7,200$11,600
Cabinetry & countertops$19,200$30,800

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 mid-range kitchen remodel in Houston typically costs $48,000–$77,000, or about $343–$550 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 mid-range kitchen remodel typically includes semi-custom cabinets (diamond/kemper), quartz countertops (caesarstone), new stainless appliance suite, tile or engineered-wood flooring, and updated fixtures & lighting (kohler/brizo).

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natural-stone countertops, pro-grade appliance packages (sub-zero, wolf), and older-home surprises: asbestos/lead or outdated wiring and plumbing.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 high-end kitchen remodel typically runs $76,000–$123,000, versus $48,000–$77,000 for mid-range, about $35,000 more at the typical estimate.

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