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Kitchen remodel costs: a guide with dated price bands

This guide shows what public sources say a kitchen remodel can cost. Every price band has a named source and a date. These bands are not a quote. We price your kitchen after a site visit.

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What drives the cost of a kitchen remodel

Two kitchens of the same size can cost very different amounts. These are the main reasons.

  • How much you change. Keeping the sink, range and fridge where they are costs less than moving them. Taking out a wall adds work.
  • Cabinets. Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets are priced at very different levels.
  • Counters and floors. Laminate, quartz and stone counters are priced differently. So are tile, plank and sheet floors.
  • Appliances. The range from basic to high-end is wide.
  • Electrical and plumbing. New circuits, a moved sink or a new water line all add work.
  • What is behind the walls. Old wiring, water damage or uneven floors can change the plan once the walls are open.
  • Fees. The state sets inspection fees for electrical work. Its fee table is WAC 296-46B-906. Your city or county sets its own permit and inspection fees.

Price bands from public data

Each band below comes from a public report. We copied the numbers as printed. We did not scale, round or adjust them. Prices checked on October 30, 2026. These bands are not a quote.

Band 1: a minor remodel up to a midrange major remodel

$32,271 to $95,542 for the whole project

  • Source: JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, Seattle page
  • Source date: 2025 data
  • How the band is built: the low end is the report's Seattle job cost for a minor kitchen remodel (midrange). The high end is its Seattle job cost for a major kitchen remodel (midrange).
  • Not a quote.

Band 2: a midrange major remodel up to an upscale major remodel

$95,542 to $188,401 for the whole project

  • Source: JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, Seattle page
  • Source date: 2025 data
  • How the band is built: the low end is the report's Seattle job cost for a major kitchen remodel (midrange). The high end is its Seattle job cost for a major kitchen remodel (upscale).
  • Not a quote.

How to read these bands

Seattle is the report's nearest big city to Skagit, Snohomish, Island and Whatcom Counties. Prices in those counties can be higher or lower. The report names its three project sizes (minor, major midrange and major upscale) and lists what each one covers. Read those notes before you compare. A band is not a price for your kitchen. It shows how far apart kitchens can be.

How we price a kitchen

We do not price a kitchen from a guide. We price your kitchen.

  1. Site visit

    We look at the room and measure it. We ask how you use the kitchen and what you want to keep.

  2. Written scope

    You get the work in writing, line by line, so you can see what each part is.

  3. Signed changes

    Every change goes in a signed change order before the work changes. The paper always matches the work in your house.

Washington Construction is a registered contractor in Washington State. Our own prices are not on this page.

Questions people ask

Is this a quote?

No. These bands are not a quote. They are public numbers with a source and a date. A quote comes only after we see your kitchen.

Why are the bands so wide?

Kitchens differ in size, cabinets, counters, appliances and how much is moved. A wide band is the honest answer until someone has seen the room.

Why do the bands use Seattle numbers?

Seattle is the report's nearest big city to our counties. We did not change the numbers to fit our counties. Prices where you live can be higher or lower.

Does the report cover my exact project?

The report defines each project size and what it covers. Read those notes before you compare. If your plan is smaller or larger, the site visit is how we find out what fits.

I only want new counters or floors. Is this guide for me?

This guide is about whole-kitchen projects. For one part of a kitchen, see our pages on countertops and flooring, or ask for a site visit.

What should I bring to a site visit?

Bring photos of the room and a rough wish list. Add any appliances you own or plan to buy. Bring notes or plans from earlier work, if you have them.

Our sources

Where we do this work: Skagit, Snohomish, Island and Whatcom Counties. Our service area

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What happens next

  1. A person reads your request.
  2. We contact you by phone or email, whichever you prefer.
  3. We visit and talk through what goes into a written proposal.

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