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A full kitchen remodel in Dallas, TX typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 in 2026, with most mid-range projects landing around $21,000 to $30,000. A smaller or partial update, like refacing cabinets and replacing counters without moving plumbing or walls, can come in closer to $9,000 to $20,000. The final number depends on cabinet choice, countertop material, appliance tier, and whether you’re changing the footprint of the room.
Bradford Remodeling puts that price in writing before any work starts. No numbers that move at the door. No surprise invoices. That’s how we’ve operated as part of the Garrison Partners family since 2004, and it’s non-negotiable for every kitchen remodel in Dallas we take on.
Key Takeaways
- Typical full kitchen remodel in Dallas: $14,000 – $45,000.
- Small or partial kitchen update: $9,000 – $20,000.
- Cabinets are usually the biggest line item, followed by countertops and labor.
- Moving plumbing, gas lines, or load-bearing walls adds $3,000 – $12,000 or more to the job.
- Every Bradford project comes with a written price and the 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s how a typical Dallas kitchen remodel breaks down by line item. These are real market ranges for our area, not national averages that blur the picture.
| Line Item | Dallas Price Range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen remodel (mid-range, 150 – 250 sq ft) | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small kitchen remodel or partial update | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet installation (semi-custom, 10 – 20 linear feet) | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop installation (quartz, granite, or solid surface) | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash installation (tile, standard layout) | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen island installation (with plumbing or electrical) | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Plumbing rough-in or relocation | $1,200 – $4,500 |
| Electrical rough-in, new circuits, or fixture work | $800 – $3,500 |
| Appliance installation (dishwasher, range, refrigerator panel) | $300 – $1,500 |
| Flooring (tile, LVP, or engineered hardwood, 150 – 250 sq ft) | $1,500 – $6,000 |
| Demolition and debris removal | $800 – $2,500 |
| Permits and inspections (City of Dallas) | $400 – $1,800 |
Those line items add up differently depending on the scope of the work. A kitchen where the sink stays put, the appliances stay in their existing spots, and the cabinets get replaced in place is a much simpler job than one where a wall comes down and the gas line for the range moves twelve feet. The first one might run $16,000. The second can push past $40,000 without anyone doing anything wasteful.
What Drives the Price Up
- Moving the sink or range. Relocating plumbing or gas lines means opening walls, running new supply and drain lines, and sometimes adding venting. In Dallas slab-on-grade homes, which are common in neighborhoods like Lake Highlands and Casa View, moving a sink means cutting concrete. That’s a $2,000 – $4,500 line item by itself.
- Load-bearing wall removal. Older Dallas homes from the 1950s and 1960s, the kind you see throughout East Dallas and Richardson, often have kitchens walled off from the living room. Taking that wall out requires a structural header, which in turn requires an engineer’s letter and a permit from the City of Dallas. Budget $3,000 – $8,000 for that work.
- Cabinet upgrades. A 10×10 kitchen with stock cabinets is a different animal from a full perimeter in semi-custom KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry with soft-close hardware, pull-out trays, and a built-in pantry. The cabinet line can triple.
- Countertop material. Laminate is under $1,500 for a typical kitchen. Cambria or Caesarstone quartz runs $65 – $120 per square foot installed. Material choice alone moves the countertop line by thousands.
What Keeps the Price Down
- Keeping the existing footprint. If the sink, range, and refrigerator stay in place, you avoid plumbing and electrical rough-in entirely.
- Refacing instead of replacing cabinets. In Dallas, cabinet refacing runs roughly 40 – 60% of full replacement cost, and it’s a legitimate option when the boxes are solid.
- Doing the job in phases. Some homeowners in Dallas do counters and backsplash one year, cabinets the next. It’s slower, but it spreads the cash out without financing.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Dallas
Dallas has its own pricing pressures. Here’s what actually moves the needle on a kitchen remodel in this market, not in some generic national formula.
- The slab foundation problem. Most single-family homes in Dallas are built on slab-on-grade foundations. Any plumbing relocation, island sink, or gas line move means saw-cutting concrete, which is dusty, loud, and adds $1,800 – $4,500 per cut. This is the single biggest Dallas-specific cost driver, and it’s one most online cost guides never mention.
- Home age and framing conditions. Homes in neighborhoods like Lakewood, M Streets, and Old East Dallas were often built between 1920 and 1960. Their wall framing is dimensional lumber, the electrical may be original two-wire, and there’s a real chance of finding asbestos tile or cloth-insulated wiring once walls come open. A good Dallas remodeler budgets a contingency for that. Bradford puts it in writing.
- Permit requirements in the City of Dallas. The City of Dallas requires permits for electrical, plumbing, and structural work. A kitchen remodel that moves a wall, relocates a gas line, or adds new circuits will need those permits. Expect $400 – $1,800 for fees and inspections depending on scope. Bradford includes permit acquisition in the written price and handles the inspections as part of the job.
- Cabinet lead times and freight. Semi-custom cabinetry from KraftMaid or Wellborn is built to order in most cases. Lead times in 2026 run 6 – 10 weeks from order to delivery. That timeline affects project scheduling and sometimes price, especially if a homeowner needs a faster build.
- Labor rates in DFW. Dallas remodeling labor is competitive. Skilled trim carpenters, tile setters, and licensed plumbers in the DFW market bill out at rates that reflect the volume of new construction competing for the same crews. Budget $50 – $120 per hour for licensed trades, depending on the specialty.
- Finishes and fixture tiers. Kohler and Moen fixtures, Cambria or Caesarstone surfaces, and custom cabinet configurations all carry manufacturer specifications and warranties that back the work. That’s why Bradford uses documented brands on every project. The material spec is the easiest place to overspend or underspend, and the difference shows up in year five.
How to Save on Kitchen Remodel
None of these tips are about cutting corners. They’re about cutting waste. A disciplined remodeler will tell you the same thing: the biggest savings come from keeping the room where it is, and from knowing which materials earn their keep.
- Keep the sink where it is. This is the single largest lever in a Dallas kitchen. Avoid moving plumbing if you can live with the current sink location. You’ll save $1,800 – $4,500 in concrete cutting alone.
- Reface before you replace. If the cabinet boxes are plywood and the doors are the only thing that looks tired, refacing gives you a new kitchen for roughly half the cabinet budget.
- Choose quartz over marble. Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone quartz slabs cost less than natural marble and don’t need annual sealing. For a working Dallas kitchen, quartz is the clearer call on maintenance as well as price.
- Buy once, not twice. The cheap cabinet hinges, the laminate countertop that delaminates in two summers of Dallas humidity, the backsplash that cracks the first year. All of that costs more in the end. The 365-Day Done Right Promise exists because materials fail, and the right materials fail less.
- Get a written price before you commit. Bradford provides a written price before any work starts, always. No cost-plus games, no “we’ll see how it goes.” You should know the number you’re signing before the first tool comes out. Call (903) 326-8963 for a free estimate and a written scope of work.
Is It Cheaper to Remodel or Replace a Kitchen?
Remodeling costs $14,000 – $45,000 in Dallas. Full replacement, meaning gutting to the studs, moving walls, relocating all plumbing and electrical, can push past $60,000. For most Dallas homeowners, a remodel that keeps the existing footprint will deliver 85% of the visual and functional change for roughly 50% of the cost of a full gut-and-replace.
The exception is when the existing kitchen has structural problems, water damage, or dangerous wiring. In those cases, replacing more is cheaper than patching around a failing substrate. Bradford’s crew will open the walls and document what’s actually there before the price is finalized. That documentation is part of The Garrison Standard, the framework Bradford operates under for every project.
What Does the 365-Day Done Right Promise Cover?
Every completed Bradford Remodeling kitchen project carries a written guarantee for a full year. If the work fails inside that window, the team comes back and corrects it at no charge. That covers labor and materials Bradford installed. It does not cover normal wear and tear, damage from abuse or neglect, or components the homeowner supplied separately.
The guarantee is in writing. You get a signed copy at job close, alongside the documented scope of work and final invoice. That is what “squared away” means at Bradford: clean site, documented scope, signed written guarantee in your hand.
How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take in Dallas?
A typical mid-range kitchen remodel in Dallas runs 4 to 8 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. That timeline assumes the footprint stays put and cabinets are ordered at contract signing. Moving plumbing, relocating gas lines, or cutting slab foundations adds one to three weeks. Custom cabinetry with longer lead times can extend the schedule further.
Bradford schedules the work in phases and gives homeowners a written schedule before the job starts. The crew shows up when the schedule says they will. The same discipline that governs the price governs the calendar.
FAQs – Kitchen Remodel Cost
How much does a small kitchen remodel cost in Dallas?
A small kitchen remodel in Dallas typically runs $9,000 to $20,000. That covers a galley or 10×10 kitchen where the sink and appliances stay in place, the cabinets get replaced or refaced, and counters get upgraded to quartz or granite. Call (903) 326-8963 for an exact quote on your specific kitchen. Estimates are free and come in writing.
What is the average cost per square foot for a kitchen remodel in Dallas?
Dallas kitchen remodels run roughly $95 to $180 per square foot for mid-range work, and $200 or more per square foot for high-end projects with custom cabinetry and premium surfaces. A 180-square-foot kitchen at $130 per square foot lands around $23,000, which tracks with most of the jobs Bradford bids in the Dallas market.
How much do kitchen cabinets cost in Dallas?
Cabinet installation in Dallas ranges from $4,000 to $13,000 for semi-custom cabinets in a typical kitchen. Stock cabinets run on the lower end of that range; KraftMaid or Wellborn semi-custom with soft-close hardware, dovetail drawers, and pull-out shelves run higher. The cabinet line is usually the largest single expense in the whole project.
How much does a countertop replacement cost in Dallas?
Countertop installation in Dallas runs $2,000 to $6,500 for the typical kitchen. Quartz from Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone is the most common choice at $65 – $120 per square foot installed. Laminate comes in under $1,500; natural stone can run more. The range is wide because material choice and linear footage both move it.
Can you remodel a kitchen for $15,000 in Dallas?
Yes, a $15,000 kitchen remodel is achievable in Dallas if you keep the footprint, reface or replace cabinets with stock lines, choose a mid-range quartz, and do the backsplash in standard tile. That budget won’t move walls, relocate a gas line, or buy built-in appliances. Bradford tells you exactly what a $15,000 budget buys in this market, in writing, before you commit. Call (903) 326-8963 to talk through your scope.
Should I move out during a kitchen remodel?
Most Dallas homeowners stay in the house during a kitchen remodel, but the work is disruptive. A full slab cut for plumbing relocation makes the house dusty and loud for a day or two. If you have young children, pets, or work from home, plan for a temporary kitchen setup in the garage or utility room. Bradford’s crew sets up dust containment and cleans the site daily, but the honest answer is that a gutted kitchen is not a usable kitchen.
Why do kitchen remodel prices vary so much between Dallas contractors?
The variance comes from three places: scope, material spec, and whether the price is honest. Some bids leave out permits, dump fees, or plumbing contingency and then “discover” them after demo. Bradford’s written price includes permits, debris removal, and the line items that actually apply to your house. The Garrison Code, the operating framework at Garrison Partners, requires that every price be complete and written before work begins. The lower bid is rarely cheaper when it reopens the number at the door.
Why Homeowners in Dallas Call Bradford Remodeling
Most of the people who call Bradford have already dealt with a contractor who didn’t show up, showed up and repriced the job, or left the site half-finished with an invoice in the mailbox. Curtis Lane and the Bradford Remodeling crew work for the homeowners who are finished with that.
Every kitchen remodel Bradford takes on is governed by The Garrison Standard. That means a written price before any work starts, a documented scope that spells out what’s included, background-checked and uniformed technicians on site, and a signed 365-Day Done Right Promise at job close. A live person answers the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Not a voicemail, not a callback queue. A person.
Bradford installs a documented roster of name-brand materials including KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Caesarstone surfaces, Kohler and Moen fixtures, and more. Those brands carry manufacturer specifications and warranties that back Bradford’s own guarantee, so nothing about the material spec is left to guesswork.
Get a Written Price for Your Dallas Kitchen Remodel
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Dallas, the first step is a free estimate with a written scope of work. Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas gives you the number before any work starts, with no pressure and no numbers that move at the door. Call (903) 326-8963 to schedule your estimate, and you’ll know exactly what the job costs before you sign anything.
Pricing reflects the Dallas market as of 2026. Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas offers free estimates – call (903) 326-8963.
Written by Curtis Lane, Owner at Bradford Remodeling Co Dallas, serving Dallas, TX since 2004.
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