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A full kitchen remodel in Dallas typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 in 2026, with most mid-range projects landing between $22,000 and $35,000. Small, cosmetic updates like painting cabinets and swapping hardware can come in around $9,000 to $20,000, while a gut renovation with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and structural changes pushes toward the top of that range. The number that matters most is the one written on your estimate before demo day, and that’s exactly how we price every job at Penhallow Remodeling Dallas.
At Penhallow Remodeling Dallas, we write the full scope of your remodel, the materials, and the total price down before a single cabinet comes off the wall. That number is the number on your invoice. It’s the Kingswell Way, and it’s been how we’ve run projects since 2004. Here at our Dallas location, Trevor Nash leads a team that shows up in uniform, answers the phone live around the clock, and stands behind every kitchen with the 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
The table below shows real, current pricing for kitchen remodels in Dallas. These ranges reflect what we quote on actual projects across the metro area, from the M Streets to Richardson, Garland, and Plano.
| Line Item | Typical Dallas Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Small kitchen remodel (cosmetic) | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Full kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Cabinet installation (mid-grade) | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop installation (quartz or granite) | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen island installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
Those ranges cover labor and materials for a typical Dallas kitchen of 100 to 200 square feet. A galley kitchen in a 1960s ranch in Lake Highlands costs less to remodel than a larger, open-plan kitchen in a newer North Dallas build, simply because there is less square footage of drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and countertop to buy and install.
What moves a project up or down the most? Cabinetry. Cabinet line, finish, and configuration can swing a bid by $10,000 or more on the same footprint. A stock KraftMaid cabinet layout sits at the low end; full-custom Wellborn cabinetry with soft-close hardware, pull-outs, and a built-in pantry lands at the top. Countertop choice is the second driver: laminate is the least expensive, granite sits in the middle, and Cambria or Silestone quartz carries the highest cost but also the longest manufacturer-backed warranty. You are not paying for a name. You are paying for a material with a written warranty behind it, separate from the one we give you.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Dallas
No two Dallas kitchens remodel at the same price. Here is what changes the number on your written estimate:
- Cabinetry line and configuration. Stock KraftMaid cabinets run $4,000 to $8,000 installed for an average kitchen. Semi-custom or full-custom Wellborn cabinets run $9,000 to $13,000. Drawer stacks, glass fronts, crown molding, and a pantry pull-out each add labor and material.
- Countertop material. Laminate starts around $2,000 for a Dallas kitchen. Granite runs $3,500 to $5,000. Cambria quartz runs $4,500 to $6,500 and carries a lifetime manufacturer warranty on top of our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If you want a waterfall edge on your island, expect to add $1,000 to $2,000 for the extra slab and templating.
- Layout changes and structural work. Removing a wall to open a Dallas mid-century kitchen into the living room means a structural engineer, a beam, and a permit. That costs $3,000 to $8,000 depending on the load and the length of the span. Moving plumbing for a sink or gas line for a range means opening the slab or the wall cavity, which adds $2,000 to $5,000.
- Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC scope. Most Dallas kitchens built before 2000 do not have enough dedicated circuits for modern appliance loads. Adding circuits, moving a gas line, or relocating a sink vent adds $1,500 to $4,000. We pull permits on every job where Dallas code requires them, and we do not bury open junction boxes or flex gas lines behind drywall.
- Appliance package. The range, refrigerator, and dishwasher are usually a separate line item, and the cost swings from $4,000 for a builder-grade package to $18,000 for pro-style brands. If you are considering a wall oven, induction cooktop, and column refrigeration, tell us early so the electrical panel load calculation matches the plan.
- Demo and haul-away. A standard kitchen demo with haul-away runs $1,500 to $3,000 in Dallas. If we find asbestos in old vinyl flooring or fire-damaged framing behind a 1950s wall, the project scope and cost adjust, and we will show you the written change order before we touch anything.
One more factor specific to Dallas: the age of the house. We remodel a lot of kitchens in East Dallas and Oak Cliff neighborhoods where the homes went up between 1920 and 1960. Those projects often include galvanized pipe replacement, outdated wiring, and subfloor that needs leveling before tile can go down. That is not a hidden cost. It is a line item we walk you through before we start, with a number attached.
How Much Does a Small Kitchen Remodel Cost in Dallas?
A small kitchen remodel in Dallas costs $9,000 to $20,000, depending on whether you’re replacing cabinets or refinishing them. A condo kitchen in Uptown or a galley kitchen in a Bishop Arts bungalow falls into this bracket. Here is how those numbers break down:
- Cabinet refacing or refinishing: $3,500 to $7,000
- New hardware, sink, and faucet (Kohler or Moen): $600 to $2,000
- Replacing laminate counter with quartz: $2,200 to $4,500
- Painting, backsplash, and new light fixtures: $1,200 to $4,000
- Labor and project management: $1,500 to $2,500
You can keep a small Dallas kitchen under $15,000 if the cabinet boxes are in good shape and we’re keeping the sink and range exactly where they are. The moment you move plumbing or switch from a drop-in to an undermount sink, the number moves with it.
Is It Cheaper to Remodel a Kitchen or Replace the Cabinets Only?
Replacing only the cabinets costs $4,000 to $13,000 in Dallas. A full kitchen remodel starts at $14,000. So yes, a cabinet-only job is cheaper, and it makes sense when your counters, floors, and layout still work and the cabinets are the only thing that’s tired. But if your cabinets have water damage from a leaking Dallas slab foundation or the layout has you cooking in a corner, a cabinet swap alone leaves the real problem in place. We’ll tell you straight which route is worth the money. Trevor Nash has spent years walking homeowners through that exact decision, and he’ll give you an honest recommendation, not a sales pitch. Call (940) 204-5368 for a free estimate and we’ll look at your kitchen before you spend a dollar.
How to Save on Kitchen Remodel in Dallas
You don’t have to gut a kitchen to change how it cooks and feels. Here is where Dallas homeowners find real savings without cutting corners that come back to bite:
- Keep the layout. The single biggest cost driver is moving the sink, range, or refrigerator. If your current workflow is fine, keeping the plumbing and gas lines where they are saves $2,000 to $8,000. Put that money into better cabinets or a stronger countertop.
- Reface instead of replace. If the cabinet boxes are solid plywood and the drawer slides still glide, refacing with new doors and veneer runs half the cost of new KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinets. You get the look without the full price.
- Choose a mid-grade quartz. Cambria offers several color lines priced below the exotic patterns. You still get the lifetime manufacturer warranty, our 365-Day Done Right Promise, and a surface that won’t need sealing like granite.
- Do not tile to the ceiling unless you love it. A full-height backsplash is beautiful and adds $1,000 to $3,000 in tile and labor. A 4-inch backsplash with paint above saves real money and still looks finished.
- Ask about phased work. Some Dallas homeowners split the project: cabinets and counters first, island and lighting six months later. We write both phases into one estimate up front so you know the total before phase one starts.
One of the simplest ways to avoid spending money you don’t need to is to get a written estimate before you make any decisions. Our estimates are free. Call (940) 204-5368 and we’ll put a real number in front of you, along with a written scope, before you commit to anything.
FAQs – Kitchen Remodel Cost in Dallas
How much does a kitchen remodel cost per square foot in Dallas?
In Dallas, expect to pay $140 to $350 per square foot for a kitchen remodel in 2026, depending on material grade and scope. A 120-square-foot kitchen with mid-grade cabinets and quartz runs about $25,000, or roughly $210 per square foot. Smaller kitchens cost more per square foot because fixed costs like plumbing, electrical, and permitting spread over less area. For an exact number on your kitchen, call (940) 204-5368 and we’ll measure it ourselves.
Can you remodel a kitchen in Dallas for under $10,000?
For under $10,000 in Dallas, you can paint or reface existing cabinets, install a new Kohler or Moen faucet, add a tile backsplash, and swap light fixtures. You will not get new countertops, new cabinets, or any plumbing relocation at that budget. The smallest full remodel we see in Dallas starts around $9,000, and that assumes a compact kitchen with no layout changes and builder-grade finishes.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Dallas?
A standard kitchen remodel in Dallas takes 4 to 8 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Cabinet-only replacements run 1 to 2 weeks. Projects with structural changes, custom cabinetry, or stone fabrication add time. Before we start, we give you a written arrival window for every phase, so you know when the crew shows up and when they’ll be done.
Is it cheaper to remodel a kitchen or move in Dallas?
In Dallas, a kitchen remodel costs $14,000 to $45,000. Selling and buying a home costs 6% to 8% of the home’s value in commissions, closing costs, and moving expenses. On a $450,000 Dallas home, that’s $27,000 to $36,000 before you buy a single new towel. If your current house is otherwise right for your family, remodeling the kitchen almost always costs less than moving.
Do kitchen remodels in Dallas require permits?
Yes. Dallas requires permits for most kitchen remodels that involve electrical, plumbing, or structural changes. We pull the required permits on your job and schedule the inspections. That protects the work and the warranty. If a contractor tells you a permit isn’t needed for moving a sink or adding circuits, call another contractor. Our number is (940) 204-5368.
What does your 365-Day Done Right Promise cover on a kitchen remodel?
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the workmanship on your kitchen remodel for a full year after completion. If a cabinet door misaligns, a seam opens in the backsplash, or a drawer slide fails inside that year, we come back and fix it at no charge. It’s in writing on every project, alongside our free second visit if a repair fails. That’s the Kingswell standard, and we’ve held it since 2004.
Why Dallas Homeowners Choose Penhallow Remodeling Dallas
You have already dealt with the contractor who gave you a verbal ballpark and then “found” a problem after the cabinets were out. That is the exact thing Penhallow Remodeling Dallas exists to eliminate. Here is how we run a kitchen remodel, from the first call to the final walkthrough:
- Written price before any work starts. Not a range. Not an estimate subject to change. A written number with a written scope behind it. If something changes during the project, we hand you a written change order and we do not proceed until you sign it.
- A real arrival window, kept. When we schedule your demo day, we give you a window. The crew arrives in it. If we’re ever going to be late, a live person calls you from our office, not a voicemail.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. The person walking into your Dallas home is exactly who we said it would be. Every tech is background-checked, and every tech wears a Penhallow uniform.
- The 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If the work fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and make it right at no charge. No re-inspection fee, no service call fee for a failed repair. That promise is printed on every kitchen project contract in Dallas.
- A live person answers the phone 24/7. Call at noon or call at midnight, a real person picks up. Not an answering service. Our Dallas office, staffed by people who know your project.
- Materials from brands that stand behind their product. We install KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, and Kohler and Moen fixtures. When a manufacturer offers its own lifetime warranty on a product, you get that warranty layered on top of ours.
Trevor Nash leads the team here in Dallas. When you call, you’re calling a remodeling company that puts its promises in writing and its number on the estimate before anything gets torn out. That’s the Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it.
If you’re thinking about a kitchen remodel in Dallas, start with a Kitchen Remodel in Dallas conversation with Trevor and the team. We’ll walk your kitchen, listen to what’s not working, and hand you a written estimate with a real number and a real timeline. Or keep reading from home to see every service we handle across the Dallas metro area.
Get Your Free, Written Kitchen Remodel Estimate in Dallas
The only way to know what your Dallas kitchen remodel costs is to have someone who knows Dallas kitchens walk yours. We’ll measure, we’ll listen, and we’ll hand you a written price before you spend a dime. No pressure, no vague ballparks, and no number that changes when we show up with tools. Call (940) 204-5368 for a free estimate. A live person answers, day or night.
Pricing reflects the Dallas market as of 2026. Penhallow Remodeling Dallas offers free estimates – call (940) 204-5368. Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Dallas.
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