How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Kansas City?

The table below shows what Fixr publishes for Kansas City. They are market averages collected by a third party. They are not Imperial Finishes prices.

The average is a midpoint, not a prediction. The gap between the low and the high end is wide because "kitchen remodel" covers very different jobs: painting cabinets and changing fixtures sits at one end, and moving walls with custom cabinets sits at the other.

Two lines carry most of a kitchen budget. Labor is 50% to 60% of the total, according to Fixr, and new cabinets average $7,464. That is why the cabinet decision changes the total more than any other single choice.

• Size of the kitchen. More linear feet means more cabinets, more countertop, more backsplash and more flooring.
• Cabinets. Keeping and painting the boxes costs the least. New cabinets cost more as they move from stock to semi-custom to custom. See painting the cabinets instead of replacing them.
• Countertops. Fixr's Kansas City average is $3,732; the material and the number of cutouts and seams change it.
• Layout changes. Moving a sink, a range or a wall adds plumbing, gas, electrical and framing work, and often a permit.
• Hidden conditions. Old wiring, water damage or uneven floors only show once the walls and floors are open.
• Appliances and fixtures. These are chosen by you and vary widely.
• Permits. Fixr reports an average of $900 for a full kitchen in Kansas City. Permit requirements vary by city.

1. 01

   Settle the scope first

   Decide whether you need a cosmetic refresh, a typical remodel or a full remodel with layout changes. Each has a different cost level.

2. 02

   Decide on the cabinets early

   Paint, reface or replace: it is the largest material line, and new cabinets also set the schedule.

3. 03

   Keep the layout if it works

   Leaving the sink, range and walls where they are avoids the most expensive kind of work.

4. 04

   Leave room for surprises

   Set part of the budget aside for what is found after demolition.

5. 05

   Compare estimates on the same scope

   Two prices only compare if they cover the same work and the same materials. Ask for the scope in writing.

Cost and time move together. A larger scope costs more and takes longer, so read how long each kind of kitchen remodel takes before you set a date.

Averages help you set expectations. They cannot price your kitchen. Imperial Finishes gives free estimates for kitchen remodeling in Overland Park and the rest of the Kansas City metro area. Send the estimate form with the size of the kitchen and what you want to change.