Cosmetic refresh
$28K – $45K
What's included
- Reface existing cabinets
- Replace countertops
- Update fixtures
- New paint + backsplash
- Keep existing layout
Not included
- Moving plumbing
- Moving electrical
- Structural changes
- New cabinets (we reface)
Kitchen Remodel pricing
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Louisville?
Real 2024-2025 Louisville pricing, not national averages. 4 tiers, broken out.
Pricing tiers
The four scopes we see most often.
Mid-range gut
$55K – $95K
What's included
- New layout within existing footprint
- Mid-grade cabinets (semi-stock)
- Quartz or granite counters
- New appliances (basic)
- New flooring
Not included
- Load-bearing wall changes
- Premium appliance package
- Custom cabinetry
Full gut + layout
$95K – $160K
What's included
- Knock down non-load-bearing walls
- Move plumbing/electrical
- Premium cabinets
- Premium counters (quartzite)
- Professional appliance package
Not included
- Load-bearing wall modifications
- Structural engineering
- Custom built-ins
Luxury / structural
$160K – $280K+
What's included
- Load-bearing wall modifications
- Structural engineering
- Custom cabinetry
- Premium appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf)
- Hardwood floors
- Custom built-ins
Not included
- Whole-home remodel scope
- Additions
- Outdoor kitchens
Cost factors
What moves the number up or down.
Cabinets
$15K – $80K
The single biggest cost driver. Stock vs semi-custom vs full custom can swing the project by $50K+.
Countertops
$3K – $20K
Quartz $50-80/sf installed. Granite $40-70. Quartzite $80-150. Marble $100-200. Marble requires more maintenance.
Appliances
$5K – $60K
Basic package (GE, Frigidaire): $5-10K. Mid-range (Bosch, KitchenAid): $10-20K. Pro (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele): $25-60K.
Labor
40-50% of project
Wilson Way labor is Louisville-rate, not national. Demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drywall, tile, paint, install.
Permits
0.5%-1%
Jefferson County charges by project value. $80K kitchen: $400-800 in permits. Included in our contract.
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