“How much will my kitchen cost?” is the first question almost every homeowner asks us, and it deserves a straight answer. The honest one is a range, because a kitchen is made of dozens of choices, from the cabinets and the countertop down to the faucet. Below are the real ranges from the kitchens we build, and what pushes a project toward the low or the high end.
The average kitchen remodel cost in New Jersey
Most kitchens fall into one of three budgets. A midrange remodel costs about $15,000 to $60,000. A full gut renovation, with everything new, runs about $60,000 to $120,000. A luxury custom kitchen is $120,000 to $200,000 or more. Where your kitchen lands depends far more on the choices you make than on the size of the room.
Kitchen remodel cost by scope
- $15 to 60KMidrange remodel
- $60 to 120KFull gut renovation
- $120 to 200K+Luxury custom kitchen
- FreeWritten estimate
| Scope | Typical cost | What it usually includes |
|---|---|---|
| Minor cosmetic refresh | $5,000 to $25,000 | Keeps the existing cabinet boxes and layout. New paint, hardware, a basic sink, and new countertops or appliances. |
| Midrange remodel | $15,000 to $60,000 | Stock or semicustom cabinets, new midrange appliances, updated lighting, and durable quartz or granite countertops. |
| Full gut renovation | $60,000 to $120,000 | Everything new, including all cabinetry, flooring and appliances, often an added island, and upgraded electrical and plumbing. |
| Luxury custom kitchen | $120,000 to $200,000+ | Fully custom cabinetry, designer appliances and luxury stone, often imported from Italy or Germany, plus structural changes such as removing walls. |
Our own team focuses on full remodels and larger projects, like midrange remodels, full gut renovations and luxury custom kitchens.
Why can a small kitchen cost as much as a bigger one? Because the finishes drive the price more than the square footage. A 10x10 kitchen with premium cabinets, stone and new appliances can cost more than a larger kitchen done with budget friendly choices.
These are typical ranges from our own projects, not quotes. Your price comes from a written estimate after we have seen your kitchen.
What a 10x10 or 12x12 kitchen costs
“10x10” is the standard size cabinet companies use to compare kitchens. It means two walls, ten feet each.
For a kitchen that size, expect about $10,000 to $65,000. That is a wide range on purpose. In a small kitchen the room size changes the price less than the finishes do:
- Toward $10,000: budget friendly cabinets, tile, faucets and fixtures, no appliance upgrades and no structural work.
- Toward $65,000: higher quality cabinets and tile, a quartz, granite or marble countertop, upgraded appliances, and structural work where the layout changes.
Major cost drivers in New Jersey
Everything in a kitchen has a cost, from budget friendly to high end. These are the things that move the number most in North Jersey homes.
- Cabinets. Usually the biggest single share of the budget. Stock cabinets cost the least, semicustom sit in the middle, and fully custom cabinetry, priced by the running foot of wall it covers, costs the most. Imported European cabinetry sits at the very top. Crown molding, glass front doors, pull outs and hardware add up too.
- Countertops: quartz, granite or marble. The material, the slab, the color and the edge you choose all move the price, and more stone, like a large island or a full height stone backsplash, costs more than a simple run of counter.
- Appliances. Keeping your appliances costs nothing extra. Upgrading to a pro style range, double wall ovens or a paneled refrigerator can change the cabinet layout, the ventilation and the electrical work as well as the appliance budget.
- Layout changes and structural work. Moving the sink or the gas line, or taking down a load bearing wall to open the kitchen, quickly adds labor, engineering and permits. Keeping the layout as it is is one of the biggest ways to control cost.
- Labor in North Jersey. Skilled trades here cost more than in much of the country, which is one reason national cost figures run low for New Jersey kitchens. The numbers on this page come from our own North Jersey projects.
- Older home surprises. Many North Jersey homes are decades old. Walls and floors that are out of square need extra carpentry to fit new cabinets, and old cast iron drain lines or outdated wiring often have to be replaced to meet today's code.
- Plumbing and electrical. Adding an island sink, new circuits for appliances and new lighting all add labor. What we find behind the walls, like water damage, can change the scope too.
- Tile, backsplash and flooring. A simple subway backsplash and a large format porcelain floor cost less than mosaic, natural stone or intricate patterns.
- Faucets and fixtures. Sinks, faucets, pot fillers, lighting and hardware range from budget friendly to designer. Small items, but a kitchen has a lot of them.
Kitchens we have remodeled
This Clifton kitchen in Passaic County was taken down to the studs and rebuilt with white cabinets, a long quartz island and an octagonal tray ceiling. Drag the slider to see the before and after.
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See more finished work in our project portfolio and on our kitchen remodeling page.
“I hired Omar construction to redo my kitchen and 2 bathrooms a few weeks ago. I am completely satisfied from beginning to end . He was a constant professional throughout the entire process. On time , knowledgeable, understanding of ones needs and concerns and will even assist you in any cost effective measures you can take . Moreover, one of the most trustworthy and honest person i have hired as a construction company. Total pleasure and new friend . I recommend him 1000 percent .”Angel Serrano, Google review
How to spend wisely on a kitchen
A lower price is not always a better kitchen, and a higher one is not always smarter. These are the decisions that give you the most for your budget.
- Decide the layout first. Keeping the sink, range and walls where they are saves more than any finish choice.
- Put the money where you touch it every day. Good cabinet boxes, drawers and a durable countertop matter more than a designer faucet.
- Choose appliances before cabinets are ordered. Their sizes, ventilation and power needs shape the cabinet layout and the electrical plan.
- Separate must haves from nice to haves. Settle them before you shop, so every choice is made against a clear budget.
It also helps to work with a builder who knows where to source materials. We have worked with many of the same suppliers for more than 30 years, so we can point you to good options for cabinets, tile, fixtures and paint at every level of budget. Remodeling a bathroom too? See our bathroom remodel cost guide.
Permits in New Jersey
In New Jersey, kitchen work such as moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls typically needs permits and inspections from your town, and the requirements differ from town to town. Permit fees are part of the cost of a remodel. We confirm what your town requires with its building department, file the paperwork and schedule the inspections, so you are not chasing them yourself.
Where we remodel kitchens
We are based in Clifton and remodel kitchens across North Jersey, most often in our three focus counties:
- Kitchen remodeling in Passaic County, including Clifton, Wayne, Little Falls and Totowa
- Kitchen remodeling in Bergen County, including Ridgewood, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes and Mahwah
- Kitchen remodeling in Essex County, including Montclair, West Orange, Nutley and Cedar Grove
We also work in Morris, Hudson and Sussex Counties. See all the areas we serve.
Why homeowners choose us
- 35+Years building, since 1990
- 4×Best of Houzz
- 5.0Customer rating
- Our ownCrew, not subcontracted
We are licensed and insured (NJ #13VH09340700), and the work is done by our own crew from demolition to the final walkthrough.
“Omar construction provided us with professional service throughout the entire process! His services are of excellent quality and the work was done very timely! We are truly in love with our new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms! We will definitely recommend this construction business to all of our friends and family!!!”Judy Baret, Google review
How to get an exact price
- Tell us about your kitchen. Call 973-418-6375 or use the form below. Tell us the size of the room, what is not working and what you would like.
- We visit and measure. We look at the layout, the plumbing and electrical, and talk through options and your budget.
- You get a free written estimate. It spells out the scope and the selections, so you know exactly what is included before you decide.
If you are comparing contractors, our guide on how to hire a general contractor in New Jersey lists what to check before you sign, and our client reviews show what homeowners say about working with us.
