Cambridgeport, Mid-Cambridge, Porter Square
Kitchen remodeling in Cambridge, MA, with a free estimate
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
Condo rules, tight access and old plumbing shape a Cambridge kitchen. Tell us what you want to change and we'll price it, free.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Full remodels, including islands
- Cabinets, counters, tile, sinks
Kitchen remodeling in Cambridge, layer by layer
Pick the layers you are changing. Each links to its own page.
Layout and islands
Galley kitchens in two-families and triple-deckers often gain from an opened wall or an island. Stacked plumbing between floors shapes what can move.
Kitchen layout changes
Cabinets
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, so the order sets the calendar. In a tight Cambridge street, delivery timing matters too.
Kitchen cabinet installation
Countertops
Quartz or granite is usually the first question. Chipped or laminate counters are a common reason to start.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Tile floors and backsplash
Dated tile makes the room look older than it is. In older buildings it is worth knowing what is under the floor before anything comes up.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Sinks and faucets
A worn sink or dripping faucet is used every day. Sinks on outside walls of older houses face cold winters.
Kitchen remodeling overview
What a Cambridge kitchen contractor has to plan for
Cambridgeport, Mid-Cambridge and Porter Square are full of Victorian two-families, triple-deckers and condos. That means narrow galleys, stacked plumbing and tight access for deliveries and a dumpster.
Condos: many buildings have alteration agreements that set working hours and what must be filed. Include your master deed and rules with your request so the price can allow for them.
Older houses: most were built before 1978, so lead-safe rules apply to paid work. Layout changes and wall removals can be structural. See kitchen layout changes and kitchen island installation.
Cost: published Massachusetts ranges are about $25,000 to $45,000 for a refresh, $50,000 to $85,000 mid-range and $90,000 to $175,000 and up for a full gut. These are a guide, not a quote. Ask what any price leaves out: appliances, permits, lead-safe work, electrical upgrades. Neighbours are close by in Somerville and Malden.
Samples, measure, install
A short sequence, planned around your building.
Tell us about your kitchen
Send your address area, what you want to change and any condo rules.
Get your free estimate
We price the work you want at no cost to you.
Choose what goes in
Pick cabinets, counters, tile, sink and fixtures.
We remodel the kitchen
We carry out the remodel you chose.
Start cooking
Sink, faucet and fixtures go in and the kitchen is yours again.
Questions from Cambridge homeowners
How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Cambridge, MA?
Published Massachusetts ranges are about $25,000 to $45,000 for a refresh, $50,000 to $85,000 mid-range, and $90,000 to $175,000 and up for a full gut with a new layout. These are a guide. Your free estimate gives a number for your kitchen.
Do I need historic district approval for a kitchen remodel in Cambridge?
It depends on the property and the work, and we can't answer it for every address. Interior work is often treated differently from exterior changes. Check with the city's building and historic offices, and tell us your address area with your request.
What do condo associations require?
Many buildings have alteration agreements that set contractor qualifications, working hours and filings. Work touching plumbing or electrical should be approved by the board first. Send your master deed and rules with your request.
How long do cabinets take?
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive. For a finished kitchen by the holidays, start in spring or early summer.
What is the best tile flooring for a kitchen?
Porcelain and ceramic are common choices. Installed tile is often published at about $10 to $20 or more per square foot. In older buildings, old vinyl tile may need testing before removal.
What does a tile backsplash cost?
It depends on tile, area and layout, so we won't give one figure. Send the size and tile you like and the free estimate will price it.
Can a homeowner pull the permit?
If a homeowner pulls their own permit, they give up rights under the home improvement contractor law. Ask what any estimate says about permits.
Request my free estimate in Cambridge
Your area of Cambridge, what you want to change and any condo rules. We'll come back with a free estimate.
- You send the form
- We review your kitchen and building details
- You get your free estimate
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.