Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Austin
Kitchen remodeling in Austin, TX typically costs between $14,000 and $45,000 for a full renovation, with smaller projects like backsplash installation starting around $800. We complete most mid-size kitchen remodels in four to eight weeks, depending on permit approvals and what we find behind the walls. If you’re planning a remodel in Austin, call (325) 225-5429 and we’ll walk you through what your kitchen needs, what it will cost, and what happens if we open a wall and find something the last contractor left behind. Penhallow Remodeling Austin is led by Trevor Nash, and our crews work in Austin neighborhoods every week from Allandale to Zilker.
Why Penhallow Remodeling Austin Is Austin’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Austin homeowners tend to ask the same question before signing anything: will the price change once the walls are open? We understand why. Too many remodelers in this city hand over a verbal estimate, demo the cabinets, and then hand over another number. We don’t work that way. Every kitchen project we run in Austin gets a written price before any work starts, and that price is the price on the invoice unless you approve a change in writing first. Our 365-Day Done Right Promise backs every job we complete, from a cabinet installation in Crestview to a full kitchen renovation in Circle C. If something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. Trevor Nash has structured the company around that single commitment, because a guarantee written down is worth more than a promise said over the phone.
We answer the phone. A live person, 24/7, not a voicemail prompt. When you call about a kitchen remodel in Austin, you get a real answer and a scheduled arrival window. Our technicians arrive in uniform and have passed background checks, so you know who’s walking into your home. We also source materials from recognized brands like KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and Kohler and Moen fixtures, so the products behind our guarantee are as solid as the promise itself.
Styles & brands we work with
Kitchen Design in Austin
Kitchen Design in Austin often means working around the quirks of the city’s housing stock, from 1920s bungalows in Travis Heights with pier-and-beam floors that have shifted to 1990s slab-on-grade homes in Northwest Hills where the layout was never ideal to begin with. We start every design conversation with the same thing: a written scope and a written price. A full kitchen design and remodel in Austin runs $14,000 to $45,000, and we specify exactly what that covers, from cabinet layout to countertop selection to the electrical panel changes a permit will require.
Cabinet and Countertop Selection
We help you choose cabinet lines and countertop materials that fit your budget and hold up in Austin’s heat and humidity. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria quartz, Silestone, and Caesarstone all hold up well here. We tell you the price difference between a stock cabinet line and a custom build before you commit.
Layout Changes and Structural Work
If your design involves moving a sink, removing a wall, or adding an island, we calculate load-bearing requirements early. In older Austin homes, moving plumbing drains across a slab or through pier-and-beam framing can add real cost. We write that into the design estimate so you’re not surprised later.
Kitchen Renovation in Austin
Kitchen Renovation in Austin means more than swapping cabinets and countertops. It usually means opening walls and finding what the house has been hiding. In pre-1980s homes here, that often includes outdated wiring that won’t pass inspection under the city’s current code adoption. Knob-and-tube or ungrounded aluminum wiring must be brought to AFCI/GFCI standards before an inspector signs off. Many remodelers don’t write that into allowances up front, and homeowners end up paying for a second change order after demo day. We price those likely upgrades into the written estimate from the beginning.
Permit-Ready Scope
We pull permits for every kitchen renovation in Austin that requires one, and we write the permit-mandated rough-in upgrades into the scope before work starts. That includes dedicated appliance circuits, GFCI protection within six feet of the sink, and AFCI breakers where the city code requires them. You’ll see the line item in writing.
Change Orders Done Right
If we open a wall and find rotted framing, failed waterproofing, or plumbing that won’t pass inspection, we stop, document it, and price the repair as a written change order. You approve the number before we touch anything. According to our 365-Day Done Right Promise, we stand behind everything after the job is done, too.
Trusted Brands We Service in Austin
We install and service materials from brands that hold up in Austin’s climate, including KraftMaid, Wellborn, Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone, Kohler, Moen, and more. We keep a close relationship with local suppliers in Austin so cabinet and countertop orders don’t stall. For hardscaping elements adjacent to your kitchen project, such as an outdoor kitchen counter or paver patio, we source from Unilock and Techo-Bloc. If you already have a preferred brand, we’ll work with it, but we’ll also tell you honestly whether it’s the right material for Austin’s heat and humidity before you spend the money.
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AfterCommon Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Austin Homes
- Slab-on-grade foundation movement: Austin’s expansive clay soils shift with drought and rain cycles, and kitchens built on slabs from the 1970s and 80s often have hairline cracks that turn into tile cracks after a remodel. We check for existing movement before we set tile or countertops.
- Undersized or ungrounded wiring in pre-2000 homes: Many Austin kitchens lack dedicated appliance runs or AFCI/GFCI protection. The city requires these upgrades when walls are open, and the cost should be in the written estimate before demo starts.
- Pier-and-beam floor joist rot: In East Austin’s older bungalows, poor under-floor ventilation leads to moisture buildup. After a dry spell, the first heavy rain can wick moisture up into the subfloor and rot the joists. We inspect for this before laying any new flooring.
- Load-bearing walls cut by previous remodels: We regularly find kitchens in Austin where a previous owner or contractor removed a load-bearing wall without adding proper support. That work has to be corrected before we can pass an inspection.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Austin, TX
A full kitchen remodel in Austin runs $14,000 to $45,000. A small kitchen remodel starts around $9,000 and goes to $20,000. What moves the number is scope: cabinet line, countertop material, whether walls move, and what the permit requires. We give you a written price before any work starts, and the number on day one is the number on the invoice unless you approve a change order in writing. Here are the market ranges for Austin:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
Call (325) 225-5429 for a free estimate on your Austin kitchen project. We’ll give you a written price, not a ballpark.
We Also Serve Cities Near Austin
Our crews handle Kitchen Remodeling work in Austin and the surrounding communities, including Cedar Park, Buda, Georgetown, and Elgin. If you’re a few miles outside the city and planning a kitchen renovation, we bring the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise to your door. Kitchen Remodeling in Austin is our focus, but the guarantee doesn’t stop at the city line.
Serving Austin, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Austin area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Kitchen Remodeling in Austin
Opening walls on a pre-1980s Austin home typically triggers electrical upgrades under the city’s current code adoption. Outdated knob-and-tube or ungrounded aluminum wiring must be brought to AFCI/GFCI standards before an inspector signs off. This scope expansion is predictable, and we write allowances for it into the contract before demo begins. Call (325) 225-5429 for an exact quote on your home.
We document it, price the repair as a written change order, and get your approval before touching anything structural. On a 1940s pier-and-beam bungalow off Manor Road in East Austin, our crew opened the kitchen to find floor joists rotted from decades of poor under-floor ventilation. The first heavy rain after a dry spell had sent moisture wicking up into the subfloor. We wrote the joist replacement as a change order with load-bearing shoring, then re-flashed and added code-required venting before laying new plywood and tile, all priced and approved in writing.
For a 1980s Austin kitchen, expect to budget $3,000 to $8,000 for electrical and plumbing upgrades if the walls are fully opened. That covers AFCI/GFCI breaker upgrades, dedicated appliance circuits, and replacing corroded galvanized supply lines. The exact number depends on the panel’s condition and how far the plumbing has to run. We’ll put a realistic allowance in your written estimate so the number on day one is the number on the invoice.
Yes, most kitchen remodels in Austin require a permit, especially when walls, plumbing, electrical, or structural elements are involved. We pull the permit, schedule the inspections, and pass them before the job is complete. The permit protects you from unlicensed work and ensures the city signs off on everything we open up. Call (325) 225-5429 and we’ll tell you whether your specific project needs one.
Austin’s Save Our Springs Ordinance and related environmental regulations can affect remodels in sensitive areas, particularly over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. If your home falls within that boundary, plumbing changes or additions may require additional review or specific fixtures to manage water runoff. We check this early in the planning phase so the permit doesn’t stall mid-project. Call (325) 225-5429 for a free estimate that accounts for your home’s location.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Austin, serving Austin since the day we opened our doors.
