Typical kitchen remodel (Houston)
Most projects range from about $7,600 to $26,100; small updates start around $3,100 and high-end remodels reach about $59,000 (Thumbtack, Houston, 2026).
2026 guide · Houston and the north suburbs
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost
in Houston, TX?
Clear answers to the questions homeowners ask before remodeling a kitchen, using published 2026 market data for Houston and Texas. Every kitchen is different, so these are ranges, not quotes: after a free in-home estimate we give you a fixed written price.
What kitchen remodels cost in Houston
Published market figures. They mix very different projects, from a cabinet refresh to a full gut remodel, so the spread is wide.
Permitted kitchen remodels (Houston)
Kitchen remodels that pulled a building permit in Houston averaged about $36,800 (Block Renovation, permits 2021 to early 2026). Permitted jobs tend to be the larger ones.
Minor mid-range remodel (Texas)
Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs Value 2025 puts a minor mid-range kitchen remodel at about $25,500 to $26,100 in Austin and Dallas.
Countertops and backsplash
Countertop installation in Houston averages about $2,900 (Angi). Tile backsplash runs about $12 to $30 per square foot installed (Fixr, national).
What drives the price of a kitchen remodel
The same kitchen can cost very different amounts depending on these decisions.
Cabinets
Usually the largest item. New cabinets cost more than painting or refacing the ones you have; custom sizes and finishes add more.
Countertops
Quartz, granite and marble vary by color and grade; the number of seams, cutouts and the edge profile also count.
Layout changes
Keeping the sink, range and refrigerator where they are saves plumbing, electrical and drywall work.
Everything else in the room
Backsplash, flooring, lighting and appliances can be part of the project or stay as they are; each one moves the total.
Is $20,000 enough for a kitchen remodel?
Often, for an average-size kitchen that keeps its layout: new cabinets, quartz or granite countertops and a tile backsplash with mid-range finishes. Large kitchens, a new island, layout changes or premium materials usually need more.
Can I save by keeping my cabinets?
Yes, if the boxes are solid and the layout works. Keeping them and changing countertops, backsplash, hardware and lighting is one of the best-value updates; we check the cabinets at the estimate.
How to plan your kitchen budget
A clear plan before demolition keeps a kitchen remodel on budget and on schedule.
Decide the scope
Refresh, new cabinets and counters, or a full remodel with layout changes.
Choose cabinets first
They set the budget, the layout and the delivery date for everything else.
Measure counters on the installed cabinets
Stone is measured on level cabinets so it sits flat and does not crack.
Set aside 10 to 15 percent
A contingency covers surprises behind old walls without stopping the project.
Get a fixed written price
A written contract with the scope and the finishes listed.
How we price a kitchen at Earlimon
We see the kitchen first, then the price is written and fixed.
- Free in-home estimate. We measure, look at the cabinets and talk about the layout and finishes you want.
- Fixed written price. The price in the contract is the price you pay unless you change the scope.
- You choose the finishes. Cabinets, countertops, tile and fixtures are your choice, so you decide where the budget goes.
- One team for cabinets and counters. The countertop is measured on the cabinets we install, so they fit each other.
- The owner on site, bilingual team. You talk to the person doing the work, in English or Spanish.
Questions homeowners ask
What is the average cost of a kitchen remodel in Houston?
Published 2026 data puts most Houston kitchen projects between about $7,600 and $26,100 (Thumbtack), while permitted remodels averaged about $36,800 (Block Renovation). Your price depends on the cabinets, countertops, layout and size; we give a fixed written price after a free in-home estimate.
Is $20,000 enough for a kitchen remodel?
Often yes for an average-size kitchen that keeps its layout, with new cabinets, quartz or granite countertops and a backsplash in mid-range finishes. Layout changes, a new island or premium materials usually cost more.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Usually the cabinets, followed by the countertops. Layout changes that move plumbing or walls are the other big item.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Most of the waiting is for cabinets made to your measurements; once they arrive, installation, countertops and backsplash usually take a few weeks for a typical kitchen. The dates are written in the contract.
Where do these numbers come from?
Thumbtack Houston kitchen remodel costs (2026), Block Renovation Houston permit data, Remodeling Magazine Cost vs Value 2025 (Austin and Dallas), Angi Houston countertop costs and Fixr backsplash costs. They are market figures, not Earlimon quotes.
Want the exact price for your kitchen?
Book the free in-home estimate. We measure, look at your cabinets and send a written proposal with a fixed price.
Tell us about your kitchen
Share the room, the scope and what matters most to you. You will hear back the same business day.