Cost guide for towns north and west of Boston
Kitchen remodel cost north and west of Boston
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Published local ranges by scope, what they leave out and what to hold back for surprises. Then tell us about your kitchen for a free estimate.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Layout changes and islands
- 25 towns north and west of Boston
What a kitchen remodel costs around here, and why the ranges disagree
Ask what a kitchen remodel costs and you will find numbers from $6,000 to almost $300,000. They are not all wrong. They measure different things.
National cost aggregators put the Massachusetts average at about $33,053 and Boston at about $36,358. Area installers' published prices run higher, often close to double, because they price whole jobs in older houses with Boston-area trade wages and permits. Published local guides put the Boston area about 22% above the national average.
Size matters too. A mid-range kitchen of about 90 square feet runs roughly $48,000 to $65,000 in published local figures; one of about 150 square feet runs $84,000 to $113,000. Cabinets alone are often 30% to 40% of the budget. A kitchen layout change or an added island, which can mean moving plumbing and wiring, pushes a job toward the top tier.
Cost to remodel a kitchen by scope
Published Massachusetts ranges for three common scopes. Your kitchen may sit between them.
| Compared | Refresh | Mid-range | Full gut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published range | $25k–$45k | $50k–$85k | $90k–$175k+ |
| Typical weeks of work | 3–5 weeks | 6–9 weeks | Longest of the three |
| New kitchen cabinets | Sometimes | Yes | Yes |
| New counters and backsplash | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing and electrical permits | Not usually | Yes | Yes |
| Layout change or island | No | No | Yes |
Ranges come from published local guides for 2026 and are not a quote. Older houses can hide problems behind walls, so leave room in the budget.
What any kitchen remodel price should state
When you compare prices from more than one kitchen remodeling contractor, check each one says whether these are in or out.
Massachusetts caps a deposit at one-third of the price unless materials are special-ordered, and custom cabinets usually are.
Ask whether the price includes
- Cabinets, with the stated lead time
- Countertops and kitchen backsplash installation
- Tile flooring and what comes up first
- Sink, faucet and fixtures
- Appliances, or an allowance for them
- Design work
- Building, plumbing and electrical permits
- Lead-safe work in houses built before 1978
- Electrical upgrades
Often left out or priced separately
- Asbestos testing of old vinyl tile and mastic
- Abatement by a licensed contractor
- Repairs found behind opened walls
- Condo board filings and approvals
From your request to a kitchen you can cook in
It starts with a short form and a free estimate. Then you choose what goes in.
Tell us about your kitchen
Use the form to tell us your town and what you want to change, from a new sink to a new layout.
Get your free estimate
We price the work you want at no cost to you.
Choose what goes in
You decide on cabinets, countertops, tile, sink and fixtures, and whether the layout or an island changes.
We remodel the kitchen
Published local timelines run 6 to 12 weeks on site, after 8 to 14 weeks for design and cabinet lead time.
Start cooking
Your new sink, faucet and fixtures go in and the kitchen is yours again.
Where the money goes, layer by layer
Each part of the kitchen carries its own share of the price. Change fewer layers and the number drops.
Floor
Installed tile runs about $10 to $20 or more per square foot in published figures. In older houses, find out what is under the existing floor before anything comes up.
Cabinets
Often 30% to 40% of the budget, and the order sets the calendar. New kitchen cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive.
Read about kitchen cabinet installationCountertop
Quartz or granite is usually the first question. The material and the length of run move this layer more than anything else.
Backsplash
Kitchen backsplash installation is priced by area and tile. The wall behind the stove is where most kitchens show their age.
Faucet and sink
A like-for-like swap costs far less than moving the sink. Sinks on outside walls of older houses also need planning against winter freezes.
Kitchen remodel cost questions
Answers from published local figures. Your free estimate turns a range into a number for your kitchen.
What is the average price of a kitchen remodel in Massachusetts?
National aggregators put the Massachusetts average at about $33,053 and Boston at about $36,358, with most people paying somewhere between $11,752 and $293,800. Area installers' published prices tend to run close to double the aggregator figures, because they price whole jobs in older houses with local labor and permits.
How much does a small kitchen remodel cost?
Published local guides put a mid-range kitchen of about 90 square feet at roughly $48,000 to $65,000 around Boston. A cosmetic refresh that keeps the layout runs about $25,000 to $45,000.
What is the average cost to remodel a 12x12 kitchen?
A 12x12 kitchen is about 144 square feet. Published local guides put a mid-range kitchen of about 150 square feet at roughly $84,000 to $113,000 in the Boston area. A refresh of the same room would cost less.
Is $30,000 enough to remodel a kitchen?
Around here it usually covers a cosmetic refresh, which published Massachusetts figures put at $25,000 to $45,000. New cabinets, permits for plumbing and electrical, or a layout change move a kitchen into higher tiers.
What does a 1970s split level kitchen remodel involve?
Kitchens in 1950s to 1970s split-levels are often closed off from the dining room. Opening that wall can be structural work, which pushes the job toward a full gut range of $90,000 to $175,000 and up.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Published local timelines run 6 to 12 weeks on site, plus 8 to 14 weeks for design and cabinet lead time. From first call to finish is often 3 to 9 months. For a kitchen by the holidays, start in spring or early summer.
Can I get a price for kitchen faucet installation near me without a full remodel?
Yes. We fit new sinks, faucets and fixtures as part of kitchen work, and the free estimate prices the work you want, from a new sink to a new layout.
How should I plan kitchen remodel financing?
Work from the full published range for your scope, not the low end, and add room for what older walls can hide. Check that any price you borrow against states appliances, permits, lead-safe work and electrical upgrades.
Towns where we price kitchens
Based in Stoneham, we work in 25 towns north and west of Boston.
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Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.