Melrose, Middlesex County
Kitchen remodeling in Melrose, MA
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A practical guide for Melrose Victorians and Highlands homes: how a remodel runs, what drives the price, and when to order cabinets. Free estimates.
- Free estimates
- Layout changes and islands
- Cabinets, counters, tile, sinks
The kitchen, one material course at a time
A Melrose kitchen is several decisions. Read the one you are weighing, then combine them in one remodel.
Floor
Tile floors in older houses start with knowing what is under the existing floor. Old vinyl tiles can hide asbestos, which needs a licensed abatement contractor.
Kitchen tile floor in Melrose and remodel options
Cabinets
Cabinet installation in Melrose follows the order date. New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, and the rest of the job follows them.
Cabinet installation
Countertop
Countertop installation replaces chipped, stained or laminate counters. Quartz or granite is usually the first question.
Kitchen remodeling and countertops
Island and layout
Many Melrose kitchens are closed off from the dining room. Opening the wall or adding an island changes the layout, and wall removal can be structural.
Kitchen island installation
Backsplash and faucet
Tile behind the stove and a new sink and faucet finish the room. Sinks on outside walls need winter planning.
Kitchen layout changes
Melrose Victorians and what hides behind the plaster
Melrose has a large stock of Victorians, plus houses in the Highlands and near Ell Pond. Most were built before 1978, so lead-safe rules apply to paid work that disturbs more than 6 sq ft of painted surface in a room. Ask any contractor about their lead-safe licence.
Old walls can hide surprises, so leave room in the budget. Taking out a wall to the dining room may be structural; see kitchen layout changes and kitchen remodeling.
For a Melrose kitchen, published Massachusetts ranges run 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, not a quote.
Samples, measure, install
Start in spring or early summer if you want the kitchen done by the holidays.
Tell us about your kitchen
Send your town and what you want to change.
Get your free estimate
We price the work you want at no cost.
Choose what goes in
Pick cabinets, counters, tile, sink and fixtures.
We remodel the kitchen
We build the kitchen you chose.
Start cooking
Fixtures go in and the kitchen is yours.
Nearby towns we also serve
Working near Melrose? We also remodel kitchens in Malden, Stoneham and Somerville. See all of Middlesex County.
Questions from Melrose homeowners
Does kitchen remodeling in a pre-1978 Melrose home need a lead-safe contractor?
Yes, for paid work that disturbs more than 6 sq ft of painted surface in a room. Massachusetts contractors need a Lead-Safe Renovation Contractor licence. Raise your house's age at the free estimate.
Can you redo a kitchen for $30,000?
A refresh of the existing layout can fall near published ranges of $25,000 to $45,000. Mid-range and full remodels in Massachusetts cost more, so ask what each price includes.
Is $10,000 enough to renovate a kitchen?
Published Massachusetts ranges start well above that for a full job. A single part, such as a faucet or backsplash, may fit. We price what you want to change.
How long do cabinets take?
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive. Order early if you want the kitchen finished by the holidays.
Do I need historic district approval in Melrose?
We cannot confirm local rules here. Check with the Melrose building department before work, and tell us your address so we can plan around it.
What kitchen flooring is popular now?
Tile is a common choice. Published local installed prices run about $10 to $20 or more per square foot for tile.
Request my free estimate in Melrose
Your town, what you want to change and any photos you have.
- We read your request
- We price the work you want, free
- You choose what goes in
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.