Kitchen Remodel Cost Dallas: What Homeowners Pay

The kitchen remodel cost Dallas homeowners pay runs from about $26,000 for a midrange refresh to about $148,000 for an upscale overhaul. A full midrange remodel with new cabinets and appliances lands near $76,000. These figures come from the 2025 Cost vs Value report, which tracks remodeling costs city by city.

Dallas comes in below the national average on every kitchen project in the report. Here's what each budget level buys and where the money goes.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Dallas?

The Cost vs Value report prices the same 200-square-foot kitchen in every city it tracks. That makes it easy to compare Dallas with the rest of the country. Each figure is a full job cost, with labor and materials included.

Project	Dallas average	National average	Recouped at resale in Dallas
Minor kitchen remodel, midrange	$26,097	$28,458	120.4%
Major kitchen remodel, midrange	$75,995	$82,793	51.8%
Major kitchen remodel, upscale	$148,271	$164,104	34.3%

Source: 2025 Cost vs Value Report, Dallas, Texas.

These are averages for a fixed scope. Your kitchen will land higher or lower depending on its size and the materials you pick. For a line-by-line view, see this kitchen cost breakdown.

Minor remodel: around $26,000

This tier keeps the existing cabinet boxes and the current layout. It covers new countertops and flooring, along with a couple of new appliances.

If your cabinets are failing or the layout doesn't work, this tier won't solve it. Replacing the cabinets moves you into a major remodel.

Major midrange remodel: around $76,000

Here the report assumes 30 linear feet of new semi-custom cabinets with a small island. It also includes a full set of standard appliances, plus new flooring and lighting.

One detail catches many homeowners off guard. The midrange model prices laminate countertops, so choosing quartz or granite pushes the total above the average.

Major upscale remodel: around $148,000

This tier assumes custom cabinets and stone countertops with a tile backsplash. It adds professional-grade appliances such as a built-in refrigerator.

Inset doors and painted custom finishes usually sit at this level. Real-world spending tends to run below the report's model kitchens, though. The 2026 Houzz study found a national median of $55,000 for major remodels of large kitchens and $35,000 for smaller ones.

Where the money goes: cabinets, countertops & labor

Most of a kitchen budget sits in a few line items. Knowing which ones carry the weight helps you decide where to spend and where to hold back.

Cabinets

Cabinets are the most expensive single element of a kitchen remodel, according to HomeAdvisor. The price gap between stock, semi-custom and custom comes down to construction and sizing.

Stock lines come in set widths, so fillers close any leftover gaps. Custom boxes are built to the room, which costs more but uses every inch of wall. It's worth comparing cabinet lines side by side before you set a number.

Countertops

Countertop cost depends on the material, the number of slabs and the fabrication work. Quartz, granite and quartzite all cost more than the laminate in the midrange model.

A large island may need its own slab, which adds to the total. Sink cutouts and waterfall ends both take extra fabrication time. Browse the countertop materials to see how the options compare.

Labor & trades

Labor covers demolition and installation, plus any plumbing or electrical changes. Keeping the sink and range in their current spots is the simplest way to protect the budget.

Moving them means new supply lines, drains or gas runs, and usually a city permit. HomeAdvisor puts typical kitchen permit costs between $460 and $2,770, depending on scope and local rules.

What raises or lowers a kitchen renovation cost in Dallas

Two kitchens of the same size can be priced tens of thousands apart. The kitchen renovation cost in Dallas usually swings on a handful of decisions:

• Layout changes that move plumbing, gas lines or walls
• Cabinet tier & interior storage, such as pull-outs and organizers
• Slab choice & the number of slabs the design needs
• Appliance packages, especially built-in & pro-style units
• Older homes, where uneven floors or out-of-square walls need extra install time

Settle these early. Each one moves the quote more than paint or hardware ever will.

Is a kitchen remodel worth it at resale in Dallas?

In the 2025 report, a minor midrange kitchen remodel in Dallas recouped 120.4% of its cost at resale. A major midrange remodel recouped 51.8%, and an upscale one recouped 34.3%.

That gap is a useful guide. A refresh before listing can pay for itself. A larger remodel is an investment in the years you'll spend cooking in it, so build it around how you live.

Where to save without cutting corners

Some savings hold up for years, and some show up as problems a few months later. The safe ones usually come from planning rather than cheaper materials.

• Keep the sink, range and dishwasher where they are
• Put custom pieces only where they matter, such as the island or a pantry wall, and use semi-custom elsewhere
• Choose a stone your fabricator already stocks, since hard-to-source slabs carry a premium
• Finalize the design before ordering, so you avoid change orders mid-project

The one place not to save is installation. Cabinets that aren't set level will crack stone and throw off every door gap in the room. A lower labor quote that skips that care tends to cost more later.

How to set your Dallas kitchen budget

Start with the tier that matches your goals, then adjust for size. A kitchen larger than 200 square feet, or one with a big island and a pantry wall, will run above the report's averages.

Price cabinets and countertops first, since they take the largest share. Then set aside a contingency for surprises behind the walls, especially in older homes.

For a quick estimate on your own layout, try the cost calculator. Then check your number against these Dallas cost ranges before you request quotes.

Plan your kitchen remodel with real numbers

Knowing the averages helps you set a realistic budget before the first quote arrives. Where you land depends on your own kitchen, from its size to the finishes you choose.

We can help you turn that budget into a plan. Book a free design consultation with Cabinet IQ of Dallas and get a 3D design priced on the cabinets and stone you actually choose. The sooner you start, the sooner your kitchen is on the schedule.