Kitchen Remodel Cost Seattle & Tacoma 2026

Quick answer: A kitchen remodel in the Seattle–Tacoma area typically runs $40,000–$100,000+, depending on size, cabinetry, countertops, and whether you move plumbing or walls. A cosmetic refresh can land around $25,000–$40,000; a full mid-range remodel $40,000–$80,000; a high-end or large kitchen $100,000+. We give you a fixed scope and price up front, so the number doesn't move mid-project.

Key facts

• Cosmetic refresh (counters, hardware, backsplash, paint): ~$25,000–$40,000
• Full mid-range remodel (new cabinets, quartz, appliances, flooring): ~$40,000–$80,000
• High-end / large / layout change: $100,000+
• Cabinetry is usually the biggest single cost — about 30–40% of the budget
• Moving plumbing, gas, or walls adds cost and triggers permits
• Most kitchen remodels take about 6–12 weeks of construction

What a kitchen remodel costs in 2026

Kitchens vary more than almost any other remodel, so it helps to think in tiers:

• Cosmetic refresh — $25,000–$40,000. New countertops, hardware, backsplash, and paint. Keep the existing layout and cabinet boxes.
• Mid-range full remodel — $40,000–$80,000. New cabinets, quartz counters, appliances, flooring, lighting.
• High-end / large / layout change — $100,000+. Custom cabinets, natural stone, premium appliances, moved walls or plumbing.

Seattle-area labor and permitting tend to push these a bit higher than the national average, which is why a realistic local number matters more than a generic online calculator.

Where the money goes

A typical mid-range kitchen budget breaks down roughly like this:

• Cabinetry — 30–40%
• Labor (install, plumbing, electrical) — 20–35%
• Countertops — 10–15%
• Appliances — 10–15%
• Flooring — 5–10%
• Lighting, fixtures, misc. — 5–10%

What drives the price up or down

The biggest swing factors are cabinets (stock vs. semi-custom vs. fully custom), countertop material (laminate or butcher block at the low end, quartz in the middle, natural stone at the top), appliance tier, and whether you change the layout. Moving the sink, range, or a wall means new plumbing, electrical, or framing — and permits — which adds both cost and time. Keeping the existing footprint is the single most effective way to control budget. If the layout almost works but you need a few more feet for an island, a kitchen bump-out addition is often the highest-leverage move — usually $15,000–$50,000 for the shell, then kitchen finishes on top.

How long it takes and whether you need permits

Plan on roughly 6–12 weeks of construction once design and ordering are complete; custom cabinets and layout changes extend that. A cosmetic refresh usually doesn't need a permit, but moving plumbing, gas, or electrical, or changing walls, does — and we handle the permitting and inspections so you don't have to.

Getting an accurate number for your kitchen

Ranges are useful for planning, but your real number depends on your specific kitchen, finishes, and scope. We start with a walkthrough, agree on a clear scope, and give you a fixed price before work begins — no moving target. See our kitchen remodeling services and our Seattle, Tacoma, and Bellevue service areas, the 2026 kitchen remodeling trends we’re building the most this year, or read our bathroom remodel cost guide for the matching room-by-room breakdown. Comparing quotes? why remodel quotes differ by $30k explains where the money hides.

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