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A kitchen remodel in Orlando typically costs $14,000 to $45,000 for a full renovation in 2026. Most mid-range remodels with new cabinets, countertops, flooring, and appliances land between $22,000 and $32,000. The final number depends almost entirely on cabinet line, countertop material, whether you move plumbing or walls, and the condition of what’s behind your current kitchen.
Here’s the honest part: every contractor you call will give you a different answer. Some will quote $8,000 and then “discover” $12,000 in surprises after demo. We hand you a written price before we pick up a hammer, and the number on day one is the number on the invoice. That’s how Trevor Nash runs Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, and it’s the standard every Kingswell location has followed since 2004.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what a kitchen remodel in Orlando actually costs, broken down by component. These are the ranges we quote for real projects in 2026:
| Component | Typical Orlando Range | What Drives the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 | Layout changes, cabinet grade, appliance tier, structural work |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 | Galley or compact kitchens, no wall movement, standard finishes |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 | Stock vs. custom, soft-close hardware, crown molding, paint vs. stain |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 | Laminate at the low end; Cambria or Silestone quartz at the high end |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 | Ceramic vs. porcelain vs. glass tile; custom patterns add labor |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 | Size, plumbing for a sink, electrical for outlets, cabinetry finish |
Let’s talk about what those numbers mean in a real house. A small kitchen remodel in the Conway or Azalea Park area, where homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, often starts closer to $9,000 because the footprint is tight but the underlying structure is solid. Meanwhile, a larger kitchen in Baldwin Park or Dr. Phillips with an island, a pot filler, and quartz countertops will push toward $45,000, and sometimes past it, because you’re paying for material quality and the labor to make it all fit.
One thing Orlando homeowners should know: humidity affects what materials make sense here. Solid wood cabinet doors can swell and bind in our wet season if they aren’t properly sealed. That’s why we lean on KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, which are engineered for dimensional stability in humid climates. It’s a small detail that prevents the kind of callback that drives homeowners crazy.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Orlando
- Cabinet grade and manufacturer. Stock cabinets from a big-box store run $4,000 to $6,000 installed. Semi-custom KraftMaid or Wellborn runs $8,000 to $13,000. The difference is in the joinery, the drawer hardware, and whether the doors stay square after three Orlando summers.
- Countertop material. Laminate starts around $2,000 for a standard kitchen. Granite runs $3,500 to $5,500. Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone runs $4,500 to $6,500 and carries a manufacturer’s lifetime warranty on top of our 365-Day Done Right Promise. That’s two layers of protection on the surface you’ll touch every single day.
- Whether you move plumbing or electrical. Keeping your sink and range where they are saves thousands. Moving a sink across the room means rerouting supply lines and drain pipe through the slab or joists, which adds $1,500 to $4,000 depending on access. Same goes for adding a dedicated circuit for a double wall oven or an induction cooktop.
- The condition of your subfloor and walls. Florida homes built before 1980 often have particle board subflooring that has wicked up moisture over the years. If we pull the old flooring and find rot, that’s a repair line item, not a surprise. We inspect before we quote, so you’ll know about it in the written price, not after demo.
- Structural changes. Removing a load-bearing wall to open the kitchen into the living room requires a beam and a structural permit. In Orlando, that adds $2,500 to $6,000 to the job, and it changes your timeline by a week or two while the city inspects.
- Appliance tier. A builder-grade range and dishwasher package runs $1,800 to $3,000. Upgrading to a 36-inch pro-style range, a true convection oven, and a counter-depth refrigerator can add $8,000 to $15,000. We’ll coordinate with your appliance supplier so the cabinets and counters are built to the exact dimensions of the units you pick.
How to Save on Kitchen Remodel
You don’t have to gut everything to get a kitchen you enjoy walking into. Here’s what actually moves the needle on price without leaving you with a room you’ll want to redo in four years:
- Keep the footprint. If your kitchen is functionally laid out, even if it’s dated, keeping the sink, range, and refrigerator where they are avoids the single biggest cost driver in any remodel. You can still replace every surface and every cabinet without moving a single pipe.
- Choose a semi-custom cabinet line over full custom. Semi-custom lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn offer enough door styles, finishes, and hardware options that you won’t be able to tell the difference from fully custom, but you’ll save 30 to 40 percent on the cabinet line item.
- Prioritize the countertop. If you’ve got $5,000 to make one splash, put it in the countertop. It’s the surface you touch, prepare food on, and see from across the room. Cabinet boxes hide behind doors; your counters hide behind nothing.
- Phase the appliances. If your current appliances work, you can keep them and replace them one at a time over the next few years. We’ll build the cabinets and counters to standard dimensions so upgrading later is a slide-in, not a rework.
- Get the written price first. It sounds obvious, but a written price means you’re comparing real numbers, not verbal guesses. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll give you a free estimate in writing before any commitment. You can hold us to it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Remodel Cost in Orlando
How much does a small kitchen remodel cost in Orlando?
A small kitchen remodel in Orlando typically costs $9,000 to $20,000, depending on whether you’re replacing cabinets and countertops only or also addressing flooring and lighting. Most small kitchens in Winter Park bungalows and Conway ranch homes land around $12,000 to $15,000 for a mid-range finish with semi-custom cabinets and quartz countertops. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll give you a written number for your exact kitchen, not a brochure range.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace kitchen cabinets?
Replacing kitchen cabinets in Orlando costs $4,000 to $13,000 for a standard kitchen, while refacing (new doors and drawer fronts on existing boxes) runs $3,000 to $8,000. If your cabinet boxes are square, solid, and moisture-free, refacing can save you 40 percent over replacement. If the boxes have water damage, which is common in Florida kitchens with older plumbing, you’re better off pulling them and starting clean. Call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll tell you straight which path makes sense for your kitchen.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Orlando?
A full kitchen remodel in Orlando typically takes 4 to 8 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. A cabinet-and-countertop swap without moving plumbing or electrical can be done in 2 to 3 weeks. Projects that involve structural changes or custom cabinet lead times can stretch to 10 or 12 weeks, and we’ll put the timeline in writing with your price so you know what to expect before the first day of work.
Can you remodel a kitchen for under $10,000 in Orlando?
Yes, a small kitchen remodel can be done for $9,000 to $10,000 if you keep the layout, choose stock or refaced cabinets, and go with a standard laminate or basic granite countertop. That number covers materials and labor for a compact space. It won’t include custom cabinetry, premium countertops, or any plumbing changes. If your budget is firm at $10,000, call (850) 427-6454 and we’ll tell you exactly what that buys in your kitchen and what you might want to save for later.
Does a kitchen remodel add value in Orlando?
A kitchen remodel in the $20,000 to $35,000 range in Orlando typically recovers 55 to 70 percent of its cost in home value when you stay in the mid-range tier. That means a $30,000 remodel adds roughly $17,000 to $21,000 in resale value. The biggest value drivers in this market are solid-surface countertops, semi-custom cabinets, and a functional layout that doesn’t feel cramped.
Do you offer free estimates for kitchen remodels in Orlando?
Yes. Penhallow Remodeling Orlando provides a free written estimate for every kitchen remodel. That written price is yours to keep, compare, and hold us to if you decide to move forward. Call (850) 427-6454 and a real person will answer, gather a few details about your kitchen, and schedule a time that works for you.
Kitchen Remodel Orlando: What the Written Price Means
Most of the homeowners we sit down with in Orlando have been burned before. They tell us the same stories: a contractor who gave a verbal range and then went silent, a price that ballooned after the cabinets were already in the dumpster, a tile job that cracked six weeks after the final check cleared. They’re not asking us for the cheapest bid. They’re asking us to tell the truth.
That’s why Kitchen Remodel in Orlando with Penhallow means something specific. It means Trevor Nash walks your kitchen with you before any money changes hands. It means the cabinets, the countertops, the flooring, the fixtures, the labor, and the timeline all get written down on one page. That page becomes the contract. And the contract comes with the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something fails inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge. In writing. On every single project.
That promise is the reason we install the materials we install. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets. Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops. Kohler and Moen fixtures. These aren’t just name brands; they’re manufacturers who stand behind their products with their own warranties. When you combine their coverage with our 365-day guarantee, you’ve got two companies backing every surface in your kitchen.
That’s The Kingswell Way, the operating standard that has guided our approach since 2004. Say the price before the work. Show up in the window we gave. Leave the place cleaner than we found it. It’s not complicated, which is why it’s surprising how few contractors do it.
Our technicians are background-checked and they arrive in uniform. You know exactly who’s walking through your front door, and when they leave, the job site is swept and stacked. That’s not a bonus. It’s the baseline.
And if something goes wrong after the project is done, the fix is free. No service call fee, no re-inspection surcharge, no fine print. A live person answers the phone at (850) 427-6454 any hour of the day or night. You describe the problem, we schedule the return, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise does what it says.
If you’re reading this because you’re trying to figure out what a kitchen remodel should cost, start with a real number. Call us, tell us about your kitchen, and we’ll give you a written price you can keep. No pressure, no countdowns, no “sign today” pitch. Just the number, the timeline, and the guarantee. That’s how home renovation should work.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Orlando, serving the Orlando metro area with written pricing and guaranteed workmanship. Pricing reflects the Orlando market as of 2026. Penhallow Remodeling Orlando offers free estimates – call (850) 427-6454.
What Our Customers Say
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