Malden, Middlesex County
Kitchen remodeling in Malden, MA
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
For Malden homeowners in Victorians and multi-families near Oak Grove and Malden Center. See typical costs and what to ask, then request a free estimate.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Layout changes and islands
- Cabinets, counters, tile, sinks
The kitchen layers we remodel in Malden
Each part of the kitchen has its own page. Most Malden jobs combine several.
Layout changes and islands
Narrow galleys in multi-families can open to the next room. Walls and stacked plumbing decide what is possible, and we price that first.
Kitchen layout changes
Cabinet installation in Malden, MA
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, so the order sets the calendar for the whole job.
Kitchen cabinet installation
Countertop installation
Quartz or granite is usually the first question. Counters follow the cabinets, once they are measured.
Quartz and granite countertops
Tile backsplash in Malden
The wall behind the stove shows years of cooking. New tile refreshes it without touching the cabinets.
Tile backsplash installation
Kitchen tile floor
In older houses, it is worth knowing what is under the existing floor before anything comes up.
Kitchen tile flooring
What kitchen remodeling costs in Malden and what to check
Malden is mostly Victorians and multi-families. That means narrow kitchens, plumbing stacked between floors and walls that can hide surprises. If your house was built before 1978, lead-safe rules apply to paid renovation work.
Published Massachusetts figures are a guide, not a quote. Ask what any price includes: appliances, permits, lead-safe work, electrical upgrades. Our kitchen remodeling page explains the full job, and neighbours like Somerville and Cambridge have similar houses.
Layout changes and wall removals are structural work, so ask who holds the right licence and who pulls the permit. A homeowner who pulls their own permit gives up protections under the home improvement law.
Samples, measure, install
A Malden remodel runs in this order.
Tell us about your kitchen
Send your town and what you want to change. Include condo rules if you have them.
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 work you chose, from layout to tile.
Start cooking
Sink, faucet and fixtures go in and the kitchen is yours again.
Questions from Malden homeowners
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Malden, 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. Older houses can add costs, so the free estimate sets your number.
Is $10,000 enough for a kitchen remodel?
Not for a full remodel here. Published local ranges start well above that. It may cover a single part, such as a backsplash or new counters, and we can price those on their own.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Malden?
Layout changes, plumbing and electrical work usually involve permits, and licensed trades are required for plumbing and electrical. Check with the city building department and ask your contractor who pulls them.
How long do cabinets take?
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, and the rest of the job follows them. Start in spring or early summer to finish before the holidays.
How much does a kitchen island cost?
It depends on size and whether plumbing or electrical moves to it. We price it in your free estimate. See our kitchen island installation page for what affects it.
Does lead paint matter in a Malden kitchen?
Most houses built before 1978 fall under lead-safe rules for paid work that disturbs painted surfaces. Talk through your house's age at the estimate.
I live in a condo. What do I need?
Many buildings have alteration rules on hours, contractors and filings. Send your master deed and rules with your request and we can price around them.
Request my free estimate in Malden
Tell us your street's house type, what you want to change and any photos you have.
- We read your request
- We come back with a free estimate
- You choose what goes in
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.