A kitchen remodel is one of the most popular and rewarding home remodeling options. From spacious kitchen islands and farmhouse features, to luxury stone countertops and smart home appliances, the options available to increase the value, beauty, and functionality of your kitchen are seemingly endless.
If you have been considering a kitchen remodel for your Pittsburgh home, you’ve probably been thinking about how much a kitchen remodel will cost.
The cost of a kitchen remodel can vary greatly depending on variables like layout, features, and quality of the installation. Here’s a look into what you can expect to pay for your Pittsburgh kitchen remodel.
Average Cost of a Kitchen Remodel
According to the 2020 Cost vs. Value report from Remodeling Magazine, Pittsburgh homeowners can expect to pay $67,280 for a midrange major kitchen remodel, and $133,646 for an upscale major kitchen remodel.
The great news for Pittsburgh homeowners?
They can expect to pay $1,000–2,000 less for their kitchen remodel than the national average—which ranges from $68,490 to $135,547.
Factors that Influence the Cost of a Kitchen Remodel
Not all kitchens are created equal. The features, finishes, and functionalities that you add to your kitchen remodel will ultimately determine the final cost.
The following factors will have a significant impact on your kitchen remodel:
Kitchen Layout and Structure
Changing your kitchen layout and structure can add functional space for cooking, cleaning and storage needs.
- Layout—If you plan to move your sink, oven, dishwasher, or other appliances to a new location, consider the cost of re-locating the electrical, water, and gas lines.
- Structure—The removal of walls, windows, doors, or the addition of space to your kitchen will impact your remodel’s final cost.
Even though changes to your kitchen layout and structure may be costly, the investment in your kitchen space will be worth the comfortability and functionality that it offers to you and your family in the long run.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets usually consume about a fourth of your kitchen remodeling budget; however, it is worth the cost to invest in high-quality cabinets that will stay in great shape for years to come.
There are three types of kitchen cabinets: stock cabinets, semi-custom cabinets, and custom cabinets.
- Stock cabinets provide the best value for homeowners on a tight remodeling budget. They are available in limited sizes, styles, colors, and finishes.
- Semi-custom cabinets offer more styles and features than stock cabinets. They are a great option for custom features like molding, roll-out shelves, and specialty finishing techniques without the price tag of custom cabinets.
- Custom cabinets are the most expensive cabinetry option but offer the most customizability. Cabinet designers can create any cabinet shape, size, or style to achieve the exact vision you have for your kitchen remodel.
Countertop Size and Material
The countertop material and size of your countertops can significantly impact the overall cost of your kitchen remodel.
Here is the average price per square foot of a few popular countertop options recommended by HGTV to help you determine what works best for your budget.
- Granite looks great, is low-maintenance, and offers excellent value at $50–200 per square foot.
- Marble is a classic, high-end countertop choice that costs $125–250 per square foot.
- Quartz is an engineered stone that is easier to maintain and more affordable than marble or granite. It costs $100–150 per square foot.
- Butcher Block wooden countertops are rapidly increasing in popularity and can cost anywhere between $35–200.
Kitchen Appliances
Most homes already have an oven, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Many homeowners choose to add handy appliances like double ovens, large stovetops, beverage coolers, trash compactors, and smart home appliances to their kitchen remodels.
Quality of Installation and Construction
The quality of your kitchen remodel is perhaps the most significant cost factor because it can have lasting repercussions. If you choose a low-cost contractor, you will likely experience the unpleasant effects of a low-quality installment down the road.
Instead, choose skilled contractors committed to a high standard of quality who will complete your kitchen remodel with professional expertise and care. These contractors will cost more upfront, but they will save you time and money in the future.
Save Money with the Design-Build Method
The design-build method is a construction project that is completed with a single point of contact for homeowners.
Unlike the design-bid method where the design and construction phases of the project are entirely separate, the design-build process encourages fluid communication between the design team and construction team to ensure your project stays in budget and exceeds your expectations.
The design-build process benefits your kitchen remodeling budget in the following ways:
- Earlier cost estimate—Because your project’s cost is determined as the design is created, it can be tweaked before construction begins to maximize your budget.
- Innovate design solutions—When your designer and construction crew are on the same page, they can create innovative and sound solutions that are more cost-effective.
- Budget-focused—Since your design and construction team are working within the same budget, you can rest assured that they will set parameters to stay within the budget.
Ready for Your Kitchen Remodel?
We understand that it can be challenging to determine which features and functionalities you should add to the budget for your beautiful new kitchen remodel.
Our design-build team at Action Builders can offer our ideas and experience to help bring your vision for your kitchen space to life. Contact us today for a free consultation!