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A full kitchen remodel in Austin typically runs between $45,000 and $95,000 for a complete gut-and-rebuild with mid-to-premium finishes, and most projects take 8 to 14 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. That’s the honest range we quote at Sawyer Remodel Austin, and it’s the number we put in writing before a single cabinet comes out. If you’re looking to take your kitchen down to the studs and rebuild it around how you actually cook, entertain, and live, call us at (409) 834-4854 for a free estimate.
This is the deep end of Kitchen Remodeling. A full remodel means new layout, new plumbing and electrical runs, new flooring, new cabinets, new counters, new appliances, new lighting, new everything. We’ve done this work across Austin since 2005, and we run every project under The Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price before work starts, live arrival time tracking, and before-and-after photo updates. No surprises, no ghosting, no invoice that doesn’t match the quote you approved.
Key takeaways:
- Full kitchen remodels in Austin run $45,000 to $95,000 on average, with high-end projects exceeding $120,000.
- Timeline is 8 to 14 weeks depending on layout changes, permitting, and material lead times.
- Your written price covers everything before demo starts. The number you approve is the number you pay.
- Every full remodel carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, we make it right.
- Call (409) 834-4854 for a free, no-pressure estimate from Luca Romano and our Austin crew.
When You Need Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full remodel isn’t for every kitchen. If the bones are good and the layout works, a cabinet reface or countertop swap might do it. But if you’re fighting the room itself, here’s when a full gut makes sense:
- Your layout fights you daily. The fridge opens into the dishwasher, two people can’t pass in the work triangle, and the island (if you have one) is in the wrong spot. In older Austin homes, especially the postwar bungalows in Crestview and Allandale, kitchens were built for one cook and zero counter appliances. A full remodel rewrites the floor plan.
- You’re looking at water damage or old plumbing. We open walls and find what’s behind them. In homes around Zilker and Barton Hills, original cast-iron drain lines from the 1960s are at the end of their service life. If you’re already cutting into walls for that, you might as well rebuild the kitchen the right way instead of patching around a failing system.
- The layout can’t fit modern appliances. You want a 36-inch range, a proper vent hood, or a French-door fridge, but the current kitchen was built around a 30-inch stove and a top-freezer. That’s not a swap, that’s a redesign.
- Your cabinets are structurally done. Frames are pulling from the wall, hinges are tearing out, or the boxes are swollen from years of humidity. Austin’s heat and humidity swings are rough on cheap cabinetry. Refacing only covers the outsides. A full remodel replaces the boxes.
- You’ve outgrown the kitchen’s function. Maybe you need a prep sink, a second oven, a dedicated coffee bar, or seating for four instead of a dead corner. Full remodels in neighborhoods like Mueller and East Austin regularly convert formal dining spaces into open kitchen-plus-island layouts because that’s how people live now.
- You plan to stay in the home 7+ years. A full kitchen remodel holds its value in Austin real estate better than any other interior project. Buyers in Round Rock and Cedar Park look at kitchens first. You’re not just fixing a room, you’re positioning the house.
Our Full Kitchen Remodeling Process
Here’s exactly how a full kitchen remodel works with Sawyer Remodel Austin. No mystery phases, no “we’ll figure it out later.” Every step gets documented and every price gets confirmed in writing before it happens.
- Initial call and ballpark range. You call (409) 834-4854, talk to a live person (24/7, no voicemail loop), and tell us what you’re dealing with. We’ll give you a realistic budget range for your scope before anyone schedules a visit. If your budget doesn’t align with a full gut, we’ll tell you that too and suggest the right alternative.
- In-home walkthrough and measurement. Luca or a senior project lead comes to your home, measures, photographs, and talks through what you want. We look at load-bearing walls, existing plumbing and electrical, venting, and slab or pier-and-beam conditions. Austin homes vary wildly: a kitchen in Hyde Park sits on pier-and-beam with a crawl space, while a kitchen in Steiner Ranch might be on a post-tension slab. We plan around what’s actually there.
- Written estimate with line-item pricing. Within a few days you get a written quote that breaks out cabinetry, counters, flooring, plumbing, electrical, drywall, paint, and fixture allowances. This is the number you approve. The invoice at the end matches it, unless you change scope mid-project, and if you do, we price the change in writing before we do it.
- Design and material selection. We walk you through cabinet lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn, countertops from Cambria and Caesarstone, and fixtures from Kohler and Moen. You pick from name-brand materials with manufacturer backing, not mystery supplier stock. If you want Atlas or IKO products for any adjacent exterior work, we can coordinate that too, but the kitchen itself runs on the kitchen brands.
- Permits, demo, and build. We pull permits with the City of Austin when the scope requires them (structural changes, electrical, plumbing). Then we demo, run new systems, and build. You get photo updates before and after each major phase, and your crew arrives at a live-tracked time. Background-checked, uniformed techs only.
- Final walkthrough and 365-Day Done Right Promise. We walk the kitchen together, you sign off, and your full-year warranty starts. If anything isn’t done right within 365 days, we make it right. In writing. On every project.
Full Kitchen Remodeling Pricing in Austin
Here’s the honest picture. Full kitchen remodel costs in Austin break down by scope, not by square footage alone. A 200-square-foot kitchen with custom cabinetry and a structural change costs more than a 300-square-foot kitchen getting stock cabinets and no layout move. That said, here are the ranges we see and quote in this market:
| Scope | Typical Austin Range | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic full remodel (stock cabinets, laminate or mid quartz, no layout change) | $45,000 – $60,000 | New cabinets, counters, sink/faucet, flooring, paint, basic lighting |
| Mid-range full remodel (semi-custom cabinets, quartz, some layout adjustment) | $60,000 – $85,000 | KraftMaid cabinets, Cambria or Caesarstone tops, new appliances, tile backsplash, island |
| High-end full remodel (custom cabinets, stone, structural changes, appliance package) | $85,000 – $120,000+ | Full layout redesign, wall work, premium fixtures, custom lighting, high-end appliances |
What drives the price up:
- Moving plumbing or electrical. Relocating a sink, range, or dishwasher means opening walls and floors and running new lines. In a slab-on-grade Austin home, moving a drain line means cutting concrete. That’s always a line item.
- Load-bearing wall removal. Opening a kitchen to a living room usually means a beam. Engineered beams plus a structural engineer’s sign-off add $3,000 to $8,000 depending on span.
- Cabinet grade. Stock cabinets from a big-box source are the cheapest option but don’t hold up to Austin’s humidity swings as well. Semi-custom lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn cost more and come with real warranties.
- Countertop material. Laminate runs $1,500 to $3,000 for an average kitchen. Quartz from Caesarstone or Cambria runs $4,000 to $8,000 installed. Natural stone pushes higher.
- Appliance package. A builder-grade suite is $4,000. A pro-style range alone can run $6,000 to $12,000. We’ll budget this with you up front so it’s part of the written price, not a surprise at the end.
Every estimate we write is free. Call (409) 834-4854 and we’ll put a real number in your hands before any work happens. That’s the Relay Standard: live arrival time, photo updates, and a written price before a tool is picked up.
FAQs – Full Kitchen Remodeling
How much does a full kitchen remodel cost in Austin?
A full kitchen remodel in Austin typically costs between $45,000 and $95,000, with high-end projects exceeding $120,000 when structural changes, custom cabinets, and premium materials are involved. The exact number depends on whether you move plumbing or walls, what cabinet and counter lines you choose, and what appliance package you go with. Call (409) 834-4854 for a free written estimate with line-item pricing specific to your kitchen.
How long does a full kitchen remodel take in Austin?
Most full kitchen remodels in Austin take 8 to 14 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Permitting with the City of Austin can add 2 to 4 weeks on top of that when structural or major mechanical changes are involved. We give you a written schedule at the start of the project and photo updates at every phase so you always know where things stand.
Is it cheaper to remodel a kitchen or just replace cabinets and counters?
Replacing cabinets and counters alone (a “partial refresh”) runs $18,000 to $35,000 in Austin, which is roughly half the cost of a full remodel. But if your layout is fighting you or your plumbing and electrical are aging out, a partial refresh leaves the expensive problems in place. We’ll tell you honestly which one fits your goals and your budget, and we’ll price both in writing so you can decide with real numbers.
Can you handle the permits for a full kitchen remodel in Austin?
Yes. We pull all required permits with the City of Austin when the scope calls for them, including electrical, plumbing, and structural permits. The permit fees get included in your written estimate as line items, so there’s no “we forgot the permit” surprise mid-project. If your project doesn’t trigger a permit requirement, we’ll tell you that too.
Do you offer any warranty on full kitchen remodels?
Every full kitchen remodel from Sawyer Remodel Austin carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if anything isn’t done right within one year of project completion, we make it right at no charge. It’s in writing on every project. You also get manufacturer warranties on cabinets, counters, and fixtures, because we use name-brand materials with real backing. Call (409) 834-4854 to talk through the details.
What neighborhoods do you serve for full kitchen remodels?
We work across Austin proper and the surrounding metro, including Mueller, Hyde Park, Allandale, Crestview, Zilker, Barton Hills, East Austin, Circle C, Steiner Ranch, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and Georgetown. If you’re within about 45 minutes of downtown Austin, we can help. Call (409) 834-4854 and we’ll confirm our current availability for your area.
What You Get with Sawyer Remodel Austin
We don’t do vague promises. Here’s what’s on paper for every full kitchen remodel:
- Written Price Before Any Work Starts. You approve every dollar before we demo. The invoice matches the written price, unless you add scope, and any change gets priced in writing before we touch it.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. A full year of accountability after you sign off. If it’s not done right, we make it right.
- Live arrival time tracking. You know when your crew is showing up. No four-hour windows.
- Before-and-after photo updates. You see the work at each phase, even if you’re at the office or out of town.
- Background-checked, uniformed technicians. You know who’s walking into your home before they arrive.
- 24/7 live phone answering. Call (409) 834-4854 at any hour and a person picks up. No voicemail loops.
- Name-brand materials. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Caesarstone counters, Kohler and Moen fixtures. You choose from proven brands with manufacturer backing behind the install.
We’ve run full kitchen remodels in Austin since 2005 under the Relay Home Co. family, and we’ve kept the same commitment the whole time: real answers, real prices, real follow-through. If you’re ready to talk about your kitchen, start with our main page or call us directly. Either way, you’ll reach a live person who can help.
Ready to Start Your Full Kitchen Remodel in Austin?
Call Sawyer Remodel Austin at (409) 834-4854 for a free, no-pressure estimate. We’ll walk your kitchen, listen to what you want, and put a written price in your hands before any work begins. Luca Romano and our local crew are ready to go when you are. The full Kitchen Remodeling in Austin picture starts with one phone call.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner at Sawyer Remodel Austin, serving Austin.
