Watertown, Middlesex County
Kitchen remodeling in Watertown, MA
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What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.
A plain guide to scope, cost and timing for Watertown's older houses and two-families, followed by a free estimate for your kitchen.
- Free estimates on every kitchen
- Full remodels with islands
- Cabinets, counters, tile, sinks
Kitchen courses, from floor to faucet
A Watertown kitchen is several decisions. Read about the layer you are weighing, then combine them in one job.
Floor tile
Cracked or dated tile makes a room look older than it is. In older houses, we talk through what is under the existing floor before anything comes up.
Custom cabinets
Original cabinets sag and run short on storage. New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive, so the order sets the calendar.
Kitchen cabinet installation
Granite and quartz counters
Chipped or laminate counters are replaced to suit the kitchen you have. Granite or quartz is usually the first question.
Tile backsplash
The wall behind the stove shows years of cooking. New tile ties counters and cabinets together.
Sink and faucet
A worn sink or dripping faucet is used every day. Sinks on outside walls of older houses face cold winters.
Watertown kitchens: two-families, older houses and what they cost
Watertown has many two-families, with narrow kitchens and plumbing stacked between floors. Small kitchen remodeling in Watertown, MA often means rethinking the layout rather than adding space. A layout change or a custom kitchen island in Watertown, MA can open a closed-off room, but taking out a wall may be structural work.
Many houses here were built before 1978. Lead-safe rules apply to paid work that disturbs painted surfaces, so ask about this before signing. Ask your building department about permits for your scope. Old walls can hide surprises, so leave room in the budget.
Published Massachusetts ranges, not a quote
- Refresh: about $25,000 to $45,000, often 3 to 5 weeks of work
- Mid-range: about $50,000 to $85,000, often 6 to 9 weeks
- Full gut with new layout: about $90,000 to $175,000 and up
Ask what any price includes: appliances, permits, lead-safe work, electrical upgrades. See also island installation.
Samples, measure, install
Cabinets set the calendar, so start early if you want a finished kitchen 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 again.
Questions from Watertown homeowners
What is a realistic budget for a kitchen remodel in Watertown?
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. 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, such as new counters, backsplash and fixtures, but not usually a layout change. Ask what any price includes.
How much does a custom kitchen island cost?
It depends on size, cabinets, counter material and whether plumbing or electrical moves. We price it in your free estimate.
Do I need a permit for kitchen remodeling in Watertown?
Layout changes, plumbing and electrical work usually involve permits, and wall removals can be structural. Confirm with Watertown's building department. Electrical needs a licensed electrician and plumbing a licensed plumber.
Does a pre-1978 Watertown home need a lead-safe contractor?
Federal and Massachusetts lead rules apply to paid work in pre-1978 housing once a job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room. Ask any contractor about this.
How long does it take?
Refreshes often take 3 to 5 weeks on site and mid-range jobs 6 to 9. New cabinets usually take 8 to 14 weeks to arrive.
Tell us about your Watertown kitchen
Your town, what you want to change and any photos you have. We will come back with a free estimate.
- We read your request
- We send your free estimate
- You choose what goes in
Step 1 of 6
What do you want done in your kitchen?
Pick the closest one.