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 the Kitchen Kings cost guide, not quotes. Your price depends on the written scope for your McLean kitchen.
Many McLean projects land in the high-end tier because they combine a layout change with custom cabinetry, premium countertops and appliances, or structural and plumbing moves. That's a pattern, not a rule. A well-built kitchen in a newer home may only need new counters, lighting and refaced cabinets, which can keep the project in the basic or mid-range tier.
Individual 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 the Kitchen Kings cost guide, not quotes. Your price depends on the written scope for your McLean kitchen.
What pushes a McLean kitchen budget up
- Removing or altering a load-bearing wall, which brings structural design and permits into the project.
- Moving the sink, range or gas line to a new location.
- Fully custom cabinetry instead of refacing or stock boxes.
- Premium slabs, large islands that need more than one slab, and waterfall edges.
- Professional-style ranges and large hoods, which can require new gas, electrical and ventilation work.
- Electrical panel or circuit upgrades in older homes.
- Subfloor repair discovered once the old floor comes up.
What keeps it down
- Keeping the sink, range and refrigerator where they are.
- Refacing sound cabinet boxes instead of replacing them.
- Making selections before demolition so the schedule doesn't stall.
- Choosing like-for-like replacements of fixtures where the location works.
What a written scope should include
Every Kitchen Kings project gets a written scope. When you compare it against other bids, look for:
- Demolition, haul-away and protection of the rest of the house.
- Each trade's work: cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, electrical, flooring, drywall and paint.
- Which items are allowances and which are fixed selections.
- Who supplies appliances, fixtures and lighting, and who installs them.
- Permits and any structural design the project needs.
- Cleanup and closeout.
Plan your budget
Why don't you list a single average price for McLean?▸
Because kitchens here vary too much. The same ranges apply across Northern Virginia, and where your project lands depends on scope, not the zip code. A written scope is the only reliable number.
Are permit fees included in these ranges?▸
The ranges are reference ranges for the work. Whether permits and any structural design are included is spelled out in your written scope.
Can I do a high-end kitchen in phases?▸
Sometimes. Electrical, plumbing and layout work are best done once. Finishes like lighting fixtures or hardware can sometimes be upgraded later. We'll tell you what can wait and what can't.