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Kitchen Remodeling in Washington, DC

Compare 4 local kitchen remodeling pros. Typical service: $10040–$25100.

Top Kitchen Remodeling Companies in Washington

  1. 1.Build Design Center Kitchen & Bath

    5.0★ (61 reviews)

    5.0★ from 61 reviews

  2. 2.Kitchen and Bath Shop

    5.0★ (31 reviews)

    5.0★ from 31 reviews

  3. 3.DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Northwest DC

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

  4. 4.Georgetown Custom Build | Kitchen I Bath I Marble I Construction

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Washington

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Washington
Minor kitchen remodel$10,040–$25,100/job
Mid-range kitchen remodel$25,100–$60,240/job
Cabinet refacing$4,016–$10,040/job
Countertop replacement$2,008–$5,020/job

Kitchen Remodeling prices in Washington run about 0% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 4 companies serving Washington, rated 5.0★ on average across 124 customer reviews.

Washington Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Washington's weather means for scheduling kitchen remodeling.

Last spring frost
April 1
First fall frost
November 2
Annual precipitation
43.53"
Heating degree days
4,178
Cooling degree days
1,533
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan26.7°44.3°3.09"
Feb28.8°48°2.9"
Mar36°56.4°3.72"
Apr45.3°67.5°3.51"
May55.1°76.7°4.28"
Jun64.7°85.6°4.08"
Jul69.6°89.6°4.32"
Aug67.7°88.3°3.41"
Sep59.4°81.1°3.76"
Oct47°69.9°3.79"
Nov38.3°59.3°3.47"
Dec30.1°48.2°3.2"

NOAA station data 2.57 miles from Washington.

Permits & Regulations in DC

  • Home improvement contracts over $300 in the District, including painting, require a Basic Business License with the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement
  • The endorsement requires a $25,000 surety bond
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: DC Home Improvement Contractor endorsement (contracts over $300)

Sources: dlcp.dc.gov, dlcp.dc.gov, www.epa.gov

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs for Washington

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Washington?

A minor kitchen remodel in Washington typically runs $10040-$25100; a full mid-range remodel costs considerably more.

How many kitchen remodelers serve Washington?

We track 4 kitchen remodeling companies serving Washington.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Washington, DC?

In DC, Home improvement contracts over $300 in the District, including painting, require a Basic Business License with the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement. Moving walls, plumbing or wiring in a Washington kitchen generally needs a permit; replacing cabinets and counters in place usually does not.

Is kitchen remodeling in Washington more expensive than average?

Kitchen remodeling labor in Washington runs about +0.4% versus the national average.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen in Washington?

Cabinet refacing and new counters cost a fraction of the $10040-$25100 a minor Washington remodel runs, because the layout and plumbing stay where they are.

Does a kitchen remodeler in DC need a license?

In DC, Home improvement contracts over $300 in the District, including painting, require a Basic Business License with the Home Improvement Contractor endorsement. Electrical and plumbing changes in a Washington kitchen need the licensed trades regardless.

When is the best time to remodel a kitchen in Washington?

Interior work runs year-round, but Washington summer highs near 90F make a kitchen out of service harder to live without, and contractors book up in spring.

How many quotes should I get for a kitchen remodel in Washington?

Three is typical, and with 4 kitchen remodelers serving Washington that is realistic; compare scope line by line, not just the total.