Quick Answer: A kitchen remodel typically includes: cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, appliances, sink and faucet, plumbing, electrical, and painting. A mid-range remodel includes all of these. A cosmetic refresh includes only countertops, backsplash, paint, and hardware. A gut renovation also includes drywall, insulation, windows, and new layout.
What Is Included in a Kitchen Remodel?
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The scope of a kitchen remodel varies widely based on your goals and budget. Here’s a clear breakdown of what each level includes — so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Cosmetic Refresh ($15,000–$35,000)
- Cabinet door and drawer front replacement (refacing) or painting
- New hardware (knobs, pulls, hinges)
- New countertops (quartz, granite, or laminate)
- New backsplash tile
- New sink and faucet (same location)
- Interior paint
- New lighting fixtures (no electrical panel work)
Mid-Range Full Remodel ($45,000–$90,000)
- All cosmetic refresh items above
- New semi-custom cabinets (replaced, not refaced)
- New premium countertops (quartz or granite)
- New flooring (LVP, tile, or hardwood)
- New appliances (range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave)
- Recessed LED lighting (new circuits)
- New sink and faucet
- Plumbing stub-out for dishwasher
- Drywall patching and paint
- Permits for electrical and minor plumbing work
Complete Gut Renovation ($85,000–$150,000+)
- All mid-range items above
- Layout changes (moved sink, new island, opened wall)
- Custom or semi-custom cabinets to ceiling height
- Kitchen island with seating and power
- Electrical panel upgrade (if needed for new circuits)
- Plumbing rerouting
- New drywall, insulation, and ceiling
- Structural work (if wall removal)
- High-end appliances (Wolf, Sub-Zero, Miele)
- Under-cabinet lighting, toe-kick lighting
- Full permits for structural, electrical, and plumbing
Quartz Construction provides complete written scopes for every San Jose kitchen remodel so you know exactly what’s included. CSLB #1003436 | BBB A+ | 4.9⭐. Call (650) 749-7436.
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