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In Miami, a full kitchen remodel typically costs between $16,520 and $53,100, with most homeowners spending around $30,000 to $40,000 for a mid-range renovation. A smaller kitchen or a cosmetic refresh runs lower, usually $10,620 to $23,600. These numbers reflect the current Miami market in 2026, where labor rates, material costs, and permitting all shape the final price.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Every kitchen project breaks down differently depending on what you’re changing. Here’s what we see across Miami kitchens, from Kendall to Coral Gables to Brickell:
| Project Component | Typical Cost Range (Miami, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Full Kitchen Remodel | $16,520 – $53,100 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $10,620 – $23,600 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,720 – $15,340 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,360 – $7,670 |
| Backsplash Installation | $945 – $2,950 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,540 – $11,800 |
Those ranges cover materials and labor for typical Miami homes. A galley kitchen in a 1950s Coconut Grove bungalow is a different job than a waterfront condo in Edgewater with a slab-to-slab gut. The range accounts for that spread.
Where the Money Actually Goes
Cabinets are usually the biggest single line item, eating up 30% to 40% of the total budget. Countertops come next at 15% to 25%, depending on whether you go quartz from Cambria or Caesarstone, or a more budget-friendly laminate. Labor for installation runs 20% to 30% of the job, and appliances, fixtures, plumbing, and electrical fill in the rest. In Miami specifically, you’ll also need to budget for permits and, in some older buildings, mandatory upgrades to plumbing or electrical before a single cabinet goes in. Buildings constructed before 1980 often have galvanized supply lines or outdated panels that the city will flag during inspection. That’s not a surprise we let hit you mid-project. The written price you approve covers what we find during our walkthrough, and if code requires something extra, you see that number before we touch it.
At Sawyer Remodeling, we put that full breakdown in writing before work starts. No vague “allowances” that balloon at the end. The price we hand you is the price you pay, and it stays that way unless you change the scope.
Small Kitchen vs. Full Kitchen: Two Very Different Numbers
A Kitchen Remodel in Miami can mean two things. A small kitchen update, maybe new cabinet doors, a fresh countertop, a backsplash, and hardware, lands between $10,620 and $23,600. That’s a facelift. A full remodel means tearing down to studs, moving plumbing, rewiring, new everything. That’s where the $16,520 to $53,100 range really lives, and in high-end Miami buildings with stone slab backsplashes and custom cabinetry, it can push past that. We’ve done full gut renovations in Pinecrest where the cabinetry alone was a $20,000 line item. The range is wide because Miami is wide. A Doral townhouse and a Palm Island estate are not the same kitchen.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Miami
Here are the six factors that move the needle most on a Miami kitchen remodel:
- Cabinet grade and construction. Stock cabinets from a big-box store run a fraction of semi-custom KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry. With semi-custom or full-custom, you’re paying for plywood boxes, soft-close hardware, and exact sizing that fits older Miami homes where walls are rarely square. A 1920s Coral Gables house with settling means more shimming, more scribing, more labor.
- Countertop material. Laminate and butcher block sit at the bottom of the range. Quartz from Cambria or Caesarstone lands mid-to-high. Natural stone with dramatic veining and bookmatched slabs pushes toward the top. Miami humidity doesn’t warp quartz the way it can with some wood tops, which is a reason so many homeowners in Coconut Grove and Kendall go with engineered stone.
- Layout changes vs. cosmetic refresh. Moving a sink or range means rerouting plumbing and electrical. That’s permit work, sometimes slab work if you’re in a high-rise where the slab limits where pipes can go. Keeping the footprint and swapping finishes keeps you at the low end. We’ll tell you honestly if your dream layout is worth the added cost in your specific space.
- Building age and code compliance. Miami-Dade has some of the strictest building codes in the country, and older condos in Brickell or Edgewater often need electrical panel upgrades, GFCI circuits, or plumbing brought up to current code before the city signs off on a kitchen permit. If your building was wired in the 1970s, that’s a cost you’ll carry. We build it into the written estimate up front so it’s never a mid-project surprise.
- Flooring and drywall condition. If water damage from Miami’s humidity or a past hurricane has gotten into the subfloor or the drywall behind the sink, that adds demolition and repair cost. We find this regularly in homes closer to the water in Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne, where salt air and moisture take a toll faster than people expect.
- Appliance and fixture choices. A Kohler faucet and a no-name faucet both turn on water, but the price difference is real. Our material partnerships with Kohler, Moen, and Grohe mean you choose from fixtures with actual warranties, not mystery Amazon specials. You’ll see the exact line items on your estimate, brand names included.
One more thing that matters in Miami: permitting time. Miami-Dade permits for kitchen work can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on the municipality and the scope. That doesn’t change your material cost, but it affects your timeline. We handle the permitting on our end and keep you posted with photo updates before and after each phase, so you’re never guessing what’s happening behind the drywall.
How to Save on Kitchen Remodel
You don’t have to blow past $50,000 to get a kitchen you love in Miami. Here’s how we see smart homeowners keep costs in check:
- Keep the footprint. The sink stays where it is. The range stays where it is. You save thousands by skipping the plumbing and electrical moves. New cabinets, counters, backsplash, and fixtures can completely change the room without touching a single pipe.
- Choose semi-custom over full-custom cabinets. KraftMaid and Wellborn offer a huge range of door styles and finishes at a meaningful price step below true custom. Unless your space demands something unusual, semi-custom gets you 95% of the look for a lot less.
- Pick a mid-range quartz. Cambria and Caesarstone both offer styles at multiple price points. A simple white or light gray quartz with minimal veining costs less than the dramatic dark slabs, and it holds up identically to Miami heat and humidity.
- Phase it if you have to. Some homeowners do cabinets and counters first, then backsplash and lighting a year later. We’ll give you a written quote for the full vision and let you decide what gets done now. Your price is locked in writing, so no one’s going to “revisit” it later.
- Time it right. Miami’s slow season for remodeling is late summer into early fall, after the core of hurricane season planning settles. Our schedule is more flexible then, and manufacturers occasionally run material promotions around that window. It’s not a discount we invent to pressure you, it’s how the supply chain works here.
The single biggest money-saver is getting a real, itemized number before you commit. Call (850) 801-8046 and we’ll walk you through the range for your specific kitchen. The estimate is free, and it’s a real number, not a ballpark with an asterisk.
What The Relay Visibility Guarantee Means for Your Budget
Every Sawyer Remodeling project runs under The Relay Standard, the operating backbone of the Relay Home Co. family we’ve been part of since 2005. In plain terms, here’s what that means for your kitchen budget:
- A written price before any work starts. Not a range, not a “we’ll see how it goes.” A line-item price you approve before the first tool comes out. The number on your final invoice matches the number you approved.
- Live arrival time. You’ll know when our background-checked, uniformed team is pulling up, the same way you’d track a ride-share. No four-hour windows. No “sometime between 9 and 1.”
- Photo updates before and after. You’ll see progress as it happens, even if you’re at work in downtown Miami or traveling. You don’t have to drive by to check.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something’s not done right, we make it right. That’s in writing on every project, and it covers a full year after we close out your job. No argument, no chasing us down.
When you’re comparing quotes from Miami contractors, ask each one what happens if the work fails six months in. If the answer is vague, you have your answer. Ours is printed on your estimate.
FAQs – Kitchen Remodel Cost
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Miami in 2026?
A full kitchen remodel in Miami runs $16,520 to $53,100, with a mid-range project typically landing between $30,000 and $40,000. That covers new cabinetry, counters, backsplash, fixtures, and standard labor. Your specific number depends on kitchen size, material choices, and whether you’re moving plumbing or electrical. Call (850) 801-8046 for a written, itemized quote, always free.
Is it cheaper to remodel a small kitchen in Miami?
Yes. A small kitchen remodel in Miami typically costs $10,620 to $23,600, roughly 30% to 50% less than a full-size kitchen. The savings come from fewer cabinets, less countertop square footage, and less labor. If you keep the existing layout and focus on finishes, you can stay near the bottom of that range. We’ll show you exactly where the money goes before you commit.
How much do kitchen cabinets cost in Miami?
Cabinet installation in Miami runs $4,720 to $15,340, depending on cabinet grade, kitchen size, and whether you’re doing a full tear-out. Stock cabinets sit at the low end, semi-custom KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinetry lands mid-range, and full-custom pushes higher. Cabinets are usually the largest single line item in a kitchen remodel, so we always break them out separately on your written estimate.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Miami?
A typical full kitchen remodel in Miami takes 4 to 8 weeks from demo to final walkthrough, assuming no major structural surprises. A cosmetic refresh with new cabinets, counters, and backsplash can finish in 2 to 3 weeks. Permitting in Miami-Dade can add a week or two on the front end depending on your municipality and building type. We’ll give you a written timeline alongside your written price, and you’ll get photo updates before and after each phase so you always know where things stand.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Miami?
In most Miami municipalities, yes. Any work involving electrical, plumbing, or structural changes requires a permit, and Miami-Dade enforces this strictly. Cosmetic updates like painting or replacing cabinet hardware typically don’t need one. We pull the required permits on your behalf as part of the project, and the cost is included in your written estimate so there’s no surprise line item later.
Pricing reflects the Miami market as of 2026. Sawyer Remodel Miami offers free estimates – call (850) 801-8046.
Written by Luca Romano, Owner of Sawyer Remodel Miami, serving Miami since 2005.
What Our Customers Say
"Good renovation. The countertop slipped a week, but I got a text and a new date right away."
- Dina M."Quote was itemized and every change was approved in the app."
- Sasha L."Floors and paint finished on time. Floors were sanded, stained, and the walls painted without any gaps in the schedule."
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