Kitchen Remodel Cost in Orlando: What Different Budgets Get You

By the MJC design team, Orlando. Updated November 2026.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Orlando?

The 2024 Cost vs Value report for Orlando prices three kitchen projects. It also estimates how much of each project’s cost comes back in the home’s value when you sell. These are 2024 figures, so read them as a range for planning, not as a quote for your kitchen.

Project (Orlando, 2024)	Job cost	Added resale value	Cost recouped
Minor kitchen remodel, midrange	$28,206	$21,722	77%
Major kitchen remodel, midrange	$79,410	$35,688	44.9%
Major kitchen remodel, upscale	$158,109	$54,288	34.3%

A full kitchen remodel touches more than cabinets. It can include countertops, appliances, plumbing, electrical work, lighting, flooring and tile. That is why a remodel costs more than a cabinet-only project. If you only want the cabinet side of the budget, our guide to custom kitchen cabinet costs in Orlando covers it.

What does each budget level usually get you?

From $15,000 to about $30,000: same layout, new kitchen

Projects at this level usually keep the sink, range and refrigerator where they are. The money goes into new custom cabinets in the existing footprint, a new countertop, a new sink and faucet, backsplash tile and hardware. Because the plumbing and gas lines stay put, fewer trades are needed. At MJC, complete custom kitchens start at $15,000, and compact kitchens with a simple layout stay closest to that number.

From about $30,000 to $80,000: layout changes and more of the room

This is the range of the midrange major remodel in the Cost vs Value report. Kitchens at this level often add an island, extend cabinets into a former dining nook, add a tall pantry wall or replace the appliances. New lighting and new flooring usually come along, because the cabinet footprint changes and the old floor no longer lines up.

Above $80,000: structural work and premium finishes

The upscale major remodel in the same report costs $158,109. Projects at this level move walls, relocate plumbing and gas, add high-end appliances and use premium finishes throughout. Engineering, permits and more trades add both cost and coordination.

Where does the money go in a kitchen remodel?

Every project is different, but the budget of an Orlando kitchen remodel usually breaks into these groups:

• Cabinets. Usually the largest single line, and the part you use every day. Custom cabinets are built to your measurements, so they also decide how much storage you get.
• Countertops. Stone slabs, edge profiles and cutouts for the sink and cooktop. See our page on granite countertops in Orlando.
• Appliances. Reusing working appliances is one of the easiest ways to keep a remodel in the lower range.
• Plumbing, electrical and gas. Moving a sink or range, adding outlets on an island or upgrading a circuit for new appliances brings in other trades and may require a permit.
• Flooring and tile. New flooring, backsplash tile and wall repairs once the old cabinets come out.
• Lighting. Recessed lights, pendants over an island and under-cabinet lighting.
• Demolition and surprises. Old homes can hide water damage under the sink or uneven subfloors that only show up when the cabinets are removed.

How much of a kitchen remodel comes back at resale?

In Orlando, the smaller project recoups the most. The 2024 report estimates that a midrange minor kitchen remodel recoups 77% of its cost at resale, compared with 44.9% for a midrange major remodel and 34.3% for an upscale major remodel. Put simply, a well planned kitchen that fixes what bothers you is easier to justify than a large remodel done only for resale. If you are deciding between remodeling and selling, read remodel or move in Orlando.

What raises the cost of a kitchen remodel in Orlando?

• Relocating the sink, dishwasher, range or gas line.
• Removing or opening a wall, which may need an engineer and a permit from the City of Orlando or your county.
• Electrical upgrades for induction cooktops, double ovens or island outlets.
• Ceilings above standard height, which call for taller cabinets or stacked uppers.
• Water damage, termite damage or out-of-level floors found during demolition.
• Changes after production starts, which can mean rebuilding cabinets that were already made.

How can you keep a kitchen remodel on budget?

Start with a clear list of what bothers you about the current kitchen, such as storage, counter space, traffic or lighting. Then keep the wet walls where they are if the layout already works, and put the money into the cabinets and countertop you touch every day. Ask for a quote that lists cabinets, countertop, installation, demolition and extras as separate lines, so you can see what each decision costs. Finally, approve the full design before anything is built, because changes are cheapest on screen.

Timing matters too. Google Trends data for the Orlando market shows January as the peak month for kitchen cabinet searches over the last five years. Homeowners who design in November and December get ahead of that demand.

What does a kitchen remodel with MJC include?

MJC designs, builds and installs custom kitchens in Orlando. Every cabinet is designed in 3D and built to measure in our shop at 5014 Forsyth Commerce Rd. For full remodels, our team and trusted partners also handle granite countertops, flooring, ceramic tile and trim work, with one point of contact from design to installation. You get a detailed, itemized quote before anything is built.

The first step is a free 3D design visit. Our mobile showroom van brings door, finish and granite samples to your home, so you choose materials in your own kitchen light. Learn more on our kitchen remodeling in Orlando page.

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