Full kitchen remodel ranges
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Refresh existing layout — refaced or stock cabinets, laminate or lower-tier countertops, standard flooring. | $18,000–$35,000 |
| Mid-Range | New layout or new cabinets, quartz or granite countertops, upgraded flooring and lighting. | $35,000–$60,000 |
| High-End | Full layout change, custom cabinetry, premium countertops and appliances, structural or plumbing moves. | $60,000–$120,000+ |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from Kitchen Kings' published cost guide. They are a starting point, not a quote; your written estimate is based on your own kitchen.
Individual kitchen service ranges
| Tier | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Refacing vs. Replacement | We help you decide what's worth replacing and what's worth refacing. | $8,000–$25,000 |
| Countertops | Quartz, granite, and other surfaces — sized, templated, and installed. | $3,000–$12,000 |
| Kitchen Layout & Design | Reworking your kitchen's footprint for how you actually cook and live. | $2,000–$8,000 |
| Kitchen Islands | Added seating, storage, and prep space, sized to fit the room. | $5,000–$15,000 |
| Custom Cabinetry | Built to the exact dimensions and storage needs of your kitchen. | $10,000–$30,000 |
| Kitchen Electrical & Lighting | Task and accent lighting, outlet placement, and code-compliant wiring. | $2,000–$8,000 |
| Kitchen Flooring | Flooring sized and installed to hold up to daily kitchen use. | $3,000–$10,000 |
Typical Northern Virginia reference ranges from Kitchen Kings' published cost guide. They are a starting point, not a quote; your written estimate is based on your own kitchen.
What pushes a kitchen remodel cost up or down
- Scope: a full remodel (layout, cabinetry, countertops and finishes together) costs more than a targeted update like new countertops or cabinet refacing.
- Cabinetry: stock, semi-custom or fully custom cabinets, and whether existing boxes are refaced or replaced.
- Countertop material: quartz, granite and other surfaces vary in material and installation cost.
- Layout changes: moving plumbing or electrical to change the footprint adds cost beyond a like-for-like swap.
- Flooring: the material and the condition of the subfloor underneath it.
How this applies in Ashburn
If your kitchen opens to a family room and the layout basically works, much of the budget can go to cabinets, counters, storage and lighting rather than to moving walls and pipes, which tends to keep a project out of the top tier. The costs that climb fastest are the ones that change the footprint: relocating a sink or range, adding plumbing or gas to an island, or removing a wall. Those also bring trade permits through Loudoun County, which should be accounted for in the scope.
Floors are another Ashburn-specific consideration. When the kitchen floor runs continuously into adjoining rooms, replacing it can mean more square footage than the kitchen alone. Decide where the new floor stops before you compare prices.
What a written scope should include
Every Kitchen Kings project gets a written scope so you know what is included before work starts. When you compare estimates from any contractor, check that each one covers:
- Demolition, protection of the rest of the house, and disposal
- Cabinetry: which runs are new, refaced or kept, plus hardware
- Countertops: material, edge, cutouts and backsplash
- Plumbing, electrical and gas work, and who handles permits
- Flooring: material, area covered and subfloor prep
- Lighting fixtures and who supplies them
- Allowances, owner-supplied items, assumptions and exclusions
- Cleanup and the closeout walkthrough
Two estimates with similar totals can include very different work. Comparing scopes line by line is the most reliable way to see which is really the better value.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Ashburn, VA?▸
Kitchen Kings' published Northern Virginia reference ranges are $18,000–$35,000 for a basic refresh, $35,000–$60,000 for mid-range, and $60,000–$120,000+ for high-end. Your price depends on your kitchen and is set in a written estimate.
Are these prices a quote?▸
No. They are typical Northern Virginia reference ranges to help you plan. A quote requires seeing your kitchen and agreeing on a scope.
What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen?▸
Targeted updates that keep the layout, such as cabinet refacing or new countertops, cost less than a full remodel. Whether they solve your problems depends on whether the current layout works.
Do permit fees show up in the estimate?▸
Ask each contractor. The written scope should say who handles permits and whether county permit fees are included or billed separately.