How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Florida? (2026 Prices)

A kitchen remodel is usually the largest interior project a Florida homeowner takes on, and the spread of prices is wide. The difference between a $20,000 kitchen and a $90,000 one is mostly in cabinets, countertops, layout changes and how much of the house beyond the kitchen gets touched.

Typical kitchen remodel budgets

Typical kitchen remodel budgets in Florida

Item	Estimated range	What affects it
Refresh (keep cabinets and layout, update surfaces)	$10,000–$30,000per kitchen	Painted or refaced cabinets, new countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet and lighting.
Mid-range full remodel	$30,000–$65,000per kitchen	New semi-custom cabinets, quartz or granite counters, new lighting, mostly the same layout.
High-end or layout change	$65,000–$150,000per kitchen	Custom cabinetry, wall removal, relocated plumbing, premium appliances. Miami and coastal metros trend higher.

These ranges come from published Florida pricing for Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami. Many guides put Miami and other coastal metros higher than Central Florida, so lean toward the upper half of each range in South Florida. For Melbourne and Brevard County figures, see kitchen remodel costs in Brevard County.

Cabinet and countertop costs

Common kitchen line items (installed)

Item	Estimated range	What affects it
Stock cabinets	$100–$300per lin. ft.	Measured along the wall, base and upper cabinets together.
Semi-custom cabinets	$150–$650per lin. ft.	More sizes, finishes and storage options.
Custom cabinets	$500–$1,200per lin. ft.	Built to exact dimensions. High-end work can cost more.
Cabinet refacing	$200–$750per lin. ft.	New doors, drawer fronts and veneer on the existing boxes. National cost-guide figures; real wood veneer costs more than laminate.
Quartz or granite countertops	$55–$130per sq. ft.	A typical kitchen has 40 to 55 sq. ft. of counter. Premium slabs cost considerably more.

As a quick example, 30 linear feet of semi-custom cabinets might cost about $4,500–$19,500, and 50 sq. ft. of quartz about $2,800–$6,500. Islands, tall pantry cabinets and premium hardware push cabinet budgets up quickly. To choose a counter material, see quartz vs. granite countertops in Florida; for cabinet refacing and replacement prices in Melbourne, see kitchen cabinet replacement costs.

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What drives the price

• Layout changes. Moving the sink, dishwasher or range in a slab-on-grade home means cutting the slab for drains and, for gas ranges, running new gas line. Keeping the layout is the biggest single way to save.
• Removing walls. Opening the kitchen to the family room is popular, but many interior walls in Florida homes carry roof loads, and concrete block walls are a bigger job again. See our guide to load-bearing walls.
• Electrical upgrades. New appliances, under-cabinet lighting and code-required outlets often mean new circuits and sometimes a panel upgrade.
• Flooring. If the kitchen floor is tile that runs through the house, replacing it in the kitchen alone can be tricky to match. See flooring costs.
• Finishes and appliances. Premium appliance packages can cost as much as the cabinets.
• Condo or HOA rules. Condos often restrict hours, deliveries and plumbing changes.

Permits

Replacing cabinets and countertops in place often doesn't need a permit, but new circuits, plumbing changes, gas work, wall removal and window changes do. Our kitchen remodel permit guide explains where the line usually falls, and removing a wall in Florida covers structural changes.

Who should do the work?

A kitchen involves several trades: demolition, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, tile, countertops and paint. A general, building or residential contractor coordinates them and subcontracts the licensed trades. Some homeowners manage the trades themselves. See hiring a general contractor or individual trades for the trade-offs.

Getting comparable quotes

Pick your cabinet line and countertop material (or set allowances) before collecting quotes, so every contractor prices the same kitchen. Ask for line items for demolition, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, plumbing, electrical, drywall and paint, flooring, permits and cleanup, and ask what's excluded. Keep a contingency for what's behind the walls.