Kitchen Remodel Cost Estimator
Scope, size, layout, appliances — the four decisions that set a kitchen budget. Get a low-to-high band grounded in our Orange County cost guide.
Orange County, CA · Updated 2026 · Ranges from our cost guides — your quote will vary by contractor and scope
How this calculator works: it combines the cost bands published in our Orange County cost guides with a few choices about your project. The output is a range — low, typical, high — with the assumptions listed. It is a planning tool, not a contractor bid.
Your project
What drives the cost
- Scope — the order-of-magnitude driver: refacing $8,000–$18,000 vs. a mid-range full remodel $30,000–$75,000 vs. luxury $100,000–$200,000+ (per our 2026 guide).
- Layout changes — moving plumbing, gas, or walls typically adds $10,000–$25,000. Keeping the footprint is the single biggest saver.
- Cabinets — usually the largest line item in a full remodel: stock vs. semi-custom vs. custom is a 2–4x spread.
- Countertops and finishes — quartz $4,000–$10,000 for counters alone (per our guide); tile, fixtures, and lighting stack on top.
- Contractor overhead in OC — licensed, insured, permitted work costs more than a handyman special — and protects you at resale and with insurance.
Estimate, not a quote
These numbers are estimates only — not a quote, not a bid. Bands are computed from the cost ranges published in our Orange County cost guides (2026), which are themselves compiled from contractor-published pricing and industry data. Your actual price depends on scope, materials, access, timing, and the contractor. Always get 2–3 written quotes and compare the scope line by line, not just the total. We don't sell services and we have no contractor relationships.