Waltham, Middlesex County
Kitchen remodeling in Waltham, MA
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A plain guide to scope, permits, price drivers and schedule for Waltham kitchens, then a free estimate for yours.
- Free estimates
- Full remodels and islands
- Cabinets, counters, tile, sinks
Kitchen layers we handle in Waltham
Each layer has its own page. Read the one you are weighing, then combine them in one remodel.
Floor tile
Cracked or dated tile makes the room look older than it is. In older houses we check what is under the floor before anything comes up.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Kitchen cabinets in Waltham, MA
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, so the order sets the calendar for the whole job.
Kitchen cabinet installation
Countertops
Chipped, stained or laminate counters are a common reason to start. Quartz or granite is usually the first question.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Backsplash installation in Waltham
New tile behind the stove and sink resets the wall that shows years of cooking.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Sink and faucet
Kitchen sink installation in Waltham covers new sinks, faucets and fixtures as part of your remodel.
Kitchen remodeling overview
Waltham homes, permits and price drivers
Waltham mixes older two-family houses and Victorians, mid-century capes and ranches, and condos near Moody Street and the Highlands. Older walls can hide surprises, so leave room in the budget.
Houses built before 1978 fall under lead-safe rules for paid work that disturbs more than 6 sq ft of painted surface. Ask any contractor about it. Permits depend on scope, and layout changes or wall removals are structural work. Confirm requirements with the Waltham building department. See kitchen layout changes and kitchen island installation.
Published Massachusetts ranges are a guide, not a quote. Ask what a price includes: appliances, permits, lead-safe work, electrical upgrades. Neighbours Newton and Cambridge have pages too.
Samples, measure, install
How a Waltham remodel runs.
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 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
Fixtures go in and the kitchen is yours again.
Questions from Waltham homeowners
What does kitchen remodeling cost in Waltham?
Published Massachusetts figures 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 guides, not quotes. Your free estimate gives a number for your kitchen.
Is $30,000 enough to remodel a kitchen?
It can cover a refresh at the lower end of published ranges. A mid-range job or layout change usually costs more, and older houses can hide problems behind walls.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodeling in Waltham?
Often yes, especially for plumbing, electrical or wall changes. Check with the Waltham building department. Homeowners who pull their own permit give up protections under the home improvement contractor law.
Does a pre-1978 Waltham home need a lead-safe contractor?
Lead rules apply to paid work in housing built before 1978 once a job disturbs more than 6 sq ft of painted surface in a room. Raise your house's age at the estimate.
How long do kitchen cabinets take in Waltham?
New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive. Start in spring or early summer if you want the kitchen done by the holidays.
Do you need a plumber to install a kitchen sink?
Plumbing work in Massachusetts needs a licensed plumber. Ask who does it on any contractor's jobs, and ask us at the estimate.
Request my free estimate in Waltham
Tell us your town, what you want to change and any photos you have. We'll come back with a free estimate.
- You send the form
- We review your kitchen and town
- You get a free estimate
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.