Newton, Middlesex County
Kitchen remodeling in Newton, MA
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
For Newton homeowners in Victorians and colonials. See what kitchens here typically cost, what permits and old walls involve, then ask us to price yours, free.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Layout changes and islands
- Cabinets, counters, tile, fixtures
The kitchen, layer by layer
Newton kitchens are rarely one decision. Start with the layer that bothers you most.
Layout changes and islands
Victorians and colonials often have closed-off rooms. Opening a wall can be structural work, so we plan it before pricing.
Kitchen layout changes
Cabinets
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, and the rest of the job follows them. Order early.
Kitchen cabinet installation
Countertops
Granite or quartz, matched to the cabinets you keep or the ones you choose.
Kitchen remodeling
Tile backsplash and floor
New tile behind the stove and underfoot. In older houses we look at what is under the old floor first.
Kitchen remodeling
Sink, faucet and fixtures
A sink on an outside wall in an older house needs thought for cold winters.
Kitchen remodeling
Permits, old walls and costs in Newton
Newton has 13 villages, from Newton Centre and Waban to Auburndale and Chestnut Hill, with many Victorians and colonials. Houses built before 1978 fall under lead-safe rules for paid work that disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room.
Layout changes and wall removals are structural, so they need a Construction Supervisor License holder. Electrical work needs a licensed electrician and plumbing a licensed plumber. Check permit steps with Newton's building department.
Published Massachusetts ranges: refresh about $25,000 to $45,000, mid-range $50,000 to $85,000, full gut with a new layout $90,000 to $175,000 and up. These are not quotes. Leave room in the budget for what old walls hide. Read about kitchen layout changes.
Samples, measure, install
How a Newton remodel runs.
Tell us about your kitchen
Send your village and what you want to change.
Get your free estimate
We price the work you want at no cost to you.
Choose what goes in
Cabinets, counters, tile, sink and fixtures.
We remodel the kitchen
We carry out the remodel you chose.
Start cooking
Fixtures go in and the kitchen is yours again.
Nearby towns we also work in
We work across Middlesex County, including Waltham, Cambridge and Somerville, and we are based in Stoneham.
Questions from Newton homeowners
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodeling in Newton, MA?
Usually yes for layout, electrical and plumbing work. Check with Newton's building department. If a homeowner pulls their own permit, they give up rights under the state home improvement contractor law.
Do you need a plumber to install a kitchen sink?
Plumbing needs a licensed plumber in Massachusetts, even in your own home. Ask us at the estimate how plumbing is handled.
Is $30,000 enough for a kitchen remodel in Newton?
It can cover a refresh, which published ranges put at about $25,000 to $45,000. A mid-range or full gut costs more. Your free estimate gives a number for your kitchen.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Often 3 to 5 weeks for a refresh and 6 to 9 for mid-range, plus 8 to 14 weeks for cabinets to arrive.
What can old Newton houses hide?
Old wiring, plaster and structural limits can sit behind walls, and lead paint applies to pre-1978 houses. Leave room in the budget.
Is kitchen remodeling worth it before selling in Newton, MA?
We cannot promise a return on value. Talk through your plans at the estimate and we will price the work you are considering.
Request my free estimate in Newton
Your village, what you want to change and any photos you have. We will come back with a free estimate.
- We read your request
- We price the work you want
- You choose what goes in
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.