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AfterHow Much Does Kitchen Remodel Cost in Miami?
A kitchen remodel in Miami typically costs between $16,520 and $53,100, depending on kitchen size, material selections, and how much of the existing layout changes. Most Miami homeowners land somewhere in the middle of that range – a functional, updated kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, and appliances runs $28,000 to $38,000 in the current market. Entry-level refreshes start closer to $16,500, while full gut-and-rebuild projects in larger Coral Gables or Coconut Grove kitchens can push toward or past the upper end.
If you want a written price before anyone touches a cabinet, call (786) 321-4970 – Rowan Construction Group delivers a flat written quote with a full scope before any work starts, every time.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Breakdown (2026)
Below are the line-item ranges Rowan uses when building a Miami kitchen remodel quote. These reflect actual 2026 material and labor costs in the Miami market – not national averages padded down for local consumption.
| Component | Typical Cost Range (Miami, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Full Kitchen Remodel (all-in) | $16,520 – $53,100 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel (under 100 sq ft) | $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 |
Cabinets are consistently the largest single line item in a Miami kitchen remodel – they account for 35 to 45 percent of the total budget in most projects we see. Rowan sources from KraftMaid and Wellborn, which gives the written quote honest numbers: both brands offer solid construction across a wide price tier, so we can spec the right cabinet for a $22,000 remodel and a $45,000 remodel without inflating either one.
Countertops are the second biggest driver of cost variance. Cambria and Caesarstone quartz surfaces run $55 to $95 per square foot installed in Miami right now; natural stone like quartzite is running $80 to $130 installed depending on slab origin and thickness. A 30-square-foot countertop in a galley kitchen is a very different line item than a 65-square-foot L-shape with an integrated waterfall island edge.
Labor costs in Miami are higher than the national average – roughly 15 to 20 percent above the national median, which is consistent with South Florida’s construction labor market. That gap narrows when you’re sourcing materials locally through established supply relationships, which is part of what Rowan’s network of 50-plus vetted brands actually does for the quote: honest numbers, not inflated ones padded to absorb surprise costs.
What Affects Kitchen Remodel Pricing in Miami
- Layout changes vs. in-place refresh: Moving the sink, relocating a gas line, or opening a wall to combine the kitchen with a living space triggers permit pulls, licensed plumbing and electrical work, and structural review. In Miami, a permit for kitchen work involving plumbing or electrical typically runs $350 to $900 and adds one to three weeks to the project timeline depending on Miami-Dade Building Department workload. Keeping appliances and fixtures in their existing locations is the single fastest way to reduce cost and timeline.
- Kitchen footprint and ceiling height: Miami homes vary widely – a compact 1960s Hialeah ranch kitchen at 80 square feet is a fundamentally different project than a 200-square-foot open kitchen in a newer Doral or Weston build. Larger footprints mean more linear feet of cabinets, more countertop square footage, more tile, and more labor hours. High ceilings (9 feet and above, common in post-2000 Miami construction) require taller upper cabinets or crown molding extension, both of which add to material cost.
- Humidity and substrate condition: Miami’s climate is not abstract – it shows up in the walls. We regularly open kitchen walls in Brickell condos and older Coral Gables homes and find moisture intrusion behind tile, deteriorated drywall, or the original 1950s plaster that didn’t survive decades of Florida humidity. When substrate remediation is needed, that work happens before anything decorative starts. Under the Haven Standard, any condition like this is documented in photos and covered in a signed change order before any additional work proceeds – you see the finding, you approve the fix, the price is written before the crew continues.
- Material selection tier: The gap between a stock cabinet line and a semi-custom Wellborn build, or between a basic ceramic tile backsplash at $4 per square foot and a handmade Moroccan zellige at $28 per square foot, is where most of the cost swing lives. Miami homeowners in Pinecrest, South Miami, and the Roads neighborhoods tend to run mid-to-upper material budgets; kitchen projects in Miami Lakes and Kendall West more often target the mid-range tier. Both are reasonable; the written quote makes the tradeoff explicit.
- Appliance package: Rowan manages installation and coordination, but appliances are typically a separate line from the construction quote – the homeowner sources them or we coordinate procurement. A builder-grade 30-inch range and a standard-depth refrigerator are a different budget conversation than a 48-inch dual-fuel range and a column refrigerator/freezer pair. Naming the appliance package early keeps the cabinet and countertop spec honest.
- Condo vs. single-family home: Miami has a large condo stock, and kitchen remodels in condos carry specific constraints: HOA approval, building permit coordination through a management office, elevator scheduling for material delivery, and noise/work-hour restrictions. Projects in Brickell, Edgewater, and Midtown Miami high-rises typically add $1,500 to $4,000 in logistics and coordination cost compared to a comparable single-family job in a neighborhood like Shenandoah or Silver Bluff.
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The price ranges above cover a true full remodel: demo, rough-in work, new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring (if in scope), lighting updates, and finish work. Here’s what the phases look like in practice, because understanding the sequence helps you understand the cost.
Phase 1 – Demo and Rough-In
Demo is straightforward but it’s where substrate surprises surface. We document the existing condition in photos before demo begins – this is standard on every Rowan visit, not something you have to ask for. Once walls are open, a licensed plumber and electrician inspect and update rough-in to current Miami-Dade code. Florida adopted the 2023 Florida Building Code (7th Edition) with local amendments, and Miami-Dade’s electrical amendments are stricter than the state baseline on GFCI placement and panel capacity for modern kitchen loads. Getting this right at rough-in prevents costly corrections later.
Phase 2 – Cabinets and Countertops
Cabinet installation is sequenced before countertop templating – the countertop fabricator measures from the installed cabinet boxes, not from a drawing. This is why cabinet lead times matter: KraftMaid semi-custom typically ships in three to four weeks from order; Wellborn’s custom line runs four to six weeks. The timeline is built into the project schedule at the quote stage so there are no surprises when the countertop fabricator shows up and the cabinets aren’t level yet.
Cambria and Caesarstone quartz are the countertop materials we see most often in Miami remodels, and for good reason: quartz handles Miami’s heat and humidity better than marble (which etches from citrus and acidic cleaning products) and doesn’t require the sealing schedule that natural quartzite does. That said, several of our Coconut Grove and Coral Gables clients specifically want quartzite or dolomite for the natural variation – we spec it correctly and tell you exactly what maintenance looks like before the slab is templated.
Phase 3 – Backsplash, Flooring, and Finishes
Backsplash tile runs $945 to $2,950 for most Miami kitchens – that range covers a 30-to-50-square-foot backsplash area using materials from a standard tile supplier. Specialty tiles (unlacquered brass fixtures behind the range, handmade subway in a non-standard size) move the number up. Flooring, if in scope, is priced separately and depends heavily on whether the existing floor is staying or the entire kitchen floor is being replaced. Porcelain plank tile (wood-look) is the dominant choice in Miami right now because it handles humidity without the expansion issues real hardwood develops in South Florida kitchens.
How to Save on a Kitchen Remodel in Miami
Saving money on a kitchen remodel isn’t about choosing the cheapest contractor – it’s about making decisions before work starts that keep the project scope stable. Here’s what actually moves the number.
- Don’t move the plumbing. The sink location drives plumbing rough-in cost more than anything else. If the existing plumbing configuration works with your layout, keeping it where it is saves $1,200 to $3,500 in labor and reduces permit complexity.
- Choose semi-custom cabinets over full custom. KraftMaid’s semi-custom line delivers fit-and-finish that most homeowners can’t distinguish from full custom at 60 to 70 percent of the price. Full custom is justified when the kitchen dimensions are genuinely non-standard – and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case.
- Pick your countertop material before the cabinet spec is finalized. Quartz countertops require a specific overhang and support spec that differs from natural stone. Coordinating these decisions at the design stage prevents change orders later. A signed change order after demo is more expensive than a design decision made at the quote stage.
- Reface instead of replace if the cabinet boxes are sound. If the existing cabinet boxes are structurally solid and in the right configuration, refacing (new doors, drawer fronts, and hardware) costs $3,000 to $6,000 less than full cabinet replacement. Rowan will assess the boxes and tell you which is the right call – not which is the higher-revenue call.
- Get a second opinion on any written estimate. Rowan’s Free Second Opinion offer is a standing offer: bring any competitor’s written estimate and we’ll review it line by line at no charge. This isn’t a sales tactic – it’s how a contractor with a documented record earns trust before a project starts. Call (786) 321-4970 to schedule that review.
- Understand what a flat written price actually protects you from. The biggest budget overrun in kitchen remodels isn’t material cost – it’s uncontrolled change orders. Under Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, no work proceeds without a written price agreed upfront. No change to scope proceeds without a signed change order. Across 4,000-plus projects since 2007, this discipline has kept Rowan’s projects within a few percent of the agreed number. That consistency has a dollar value – and it’s not priced into the quote as a premium.
What Grant Rowan Says About Miami Kitchen Budgets
Grant Rowan, who has led Rowan Construction Group since its founding in 2007, puts it this way: the homeowners who finish a Miami kitchen remodel without regret are the ones who decided on their material tier before the first conversation with a contractor, not after. The ones who finish over budget are usually the ones who changed countertop materials after the cabinet spec was finalized, or who decided mid-demo that they wanted to move the island six inches for better flow. Both of those are valid decisions – they just cost more when they happen after work starts. The signed change order process exists to make sure the homeowner knows the number before the crew acts on the decision.
For a Kitchen Remodel in Miami that starts with a written price and a documented scope, call (786) 321-4970.
FAQs – Kitchen Remodel Cost in Miami
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Miami in 2026?
A kitchen remodel in Miami costs $16,520 to $53,100 for a full remodel in 2026. Small kitchen refreshes under 100 square feet start at $10,620. Most mid-size Miami kitchens with new cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and updated lighting land between $25,000 and $40,000. The exact number depends on kitchen size, layout changes, and material selections – and Rowan puts that number in writing before any work starts. Call (786) 321-4970 for a free written estimate.
How much do kitchen cabinets cost in Miami?
Cabinet installation in Miami runs $4,720 to $15,340, covering supply and installation of semi-custom or stock cabinet lines across a typical 10-by-12-foot kitchen. KraftMaid and Wellborn are the two brands Rowan quotes most often – both are available in multiple finish and construction tiers, so the range reflects real options rather than a single spec. Full custom cabinetry (site-built or fully custom-shop) runs above this range. Call (786) 321-4970 for an exact quote based on your kitchen’s linear footage.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Miami?
A full kitchen remodel in Miami typically takes six to twelve weeks from signed contract to final walkthrough. The biggest variable is cabinet lead time – KraftMaid semi-custom ships in three to four weeks; Wellborn custom runs four to six. Permit processing through Miami-Dade Building Department adds one to three weeks depending on current workload. Rowan builds the full timeline into the project schedule at the quote stage, so the expected completion date is in writing before demo starts.
Is it cheaper to reface or replace kitchen cabinets in Miami?
Refacing costs $3,000 to $6,000 less than full replacement in most Miami kitchens, and it’s the right choice when the existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound and the layout is working. Full replacement makes more sense when the box construction is failing, when the layout needs to change, or when the existing cabinets are frameless and the door-style change you want requires a frame. Rowan will assess your existing cabinets and tell you which option makes sense for your specific situation – that assessment is part of the free estimate. Call (786) 321-4970.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Miami?
Yes, in most cases. Miami-Dade County requires a building permit for any kitchen remodel that involves electrical work, plumbing changes, or structural modifications. A cosmetic refresh – new paint, hardware, or a backsplash tile replacement over existing backer – typically doesn’t require a permit. Any work on a gas line, electrical panel, plumbing rough-in, or load-bearing wall does. Rowan pulls all required permits and coordinates directly with Miami-Dade Building Department as part of the project scope – permit fees are included in the written quote, not added later as a line-item surprise.
What is the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel?
Cabinets are typically the largest single cost, running $4,720 to $15,340 for supply and installation in Miami. In projects where the layout changes significantly – moving plumbing, relocating a load-bearing wall, or adding a kitchen island with electrical – rough-in labor can run a close second. Countertops, at $2,360 to $7,670, are the third major line item. Together, cabinets, rough-in, and countertops usually account for 65 to 75 percent of a total kitchen remodel budget in the Miami market.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Compared to Other Home Projects in Miami
Context helps. If you’re weighing a kitchen remodel against other projects, here’s where it sits relative to other work Rowan does in Miami:
- Bathroom Remodel: $10,620 – $33,040
- Home Addition: $53,100 – $153,400
- ADU Construction: $106,200 – $259,600
- Impact Window Installation: $9,440 – $29,500
- Roof Replacement: $9,440 – $23,600
- Paver Driveway Installation: $8,260 – $21,240
A kitchen remodel sits in a middle tier of home improvement investment – significant enough to require the same documentation discipline as a home addition, but well within the range that delivers measurable return in Miami’s resale market. Kitchen and primary bathroom upgrades are consistently the two categories Miami real estate agents cite when advising sellers on pre-listing improvements in neighborhoods like Palmetto Bay, South Miami, and the Upper Eastside.
Rowan handles all seven of these trade categories under the same written-price-before-work-starts discipline, which means a homeowner doing a kitchen remodel and a bathroom remodel in the same year gets two written quotes, two signed scopes, and two photo-documented project records – not a single bundled number that obscures where the money went.
Why the Written Price Matters More Than the Low Bid
Miami has a large and active remodeling contractor market. You will not have difficulty finding a lower opening number than the range on this page. What you may have more difficulty finding is a contractor who delivers a flat written price, documents the condition of your kitchen before and after every visit in photos, and holds the scope stable through a signed change-order process.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise is printed on every Rowan project document, not tucked into an asterisk: if it’s not done right, Rowan makes it right. That promise is backed by the Haven Standard, which is a written set of operating terms – not a slogan. Grant Rowan has run the company on this model since 2007. Across more than 4,000 projects, the discipline of writing the price before anyone picks up a tool, and signing a change order before any scope change proceeds, is what keeps the final number within a few percent of the agreed one.
That gap between the agreed price and the final invoice is where most contractor relationships break down. It’s also where Rowan’s documented record is most useful – not as a boast, but as something a careful homeowner can verify.
If you’ve received a competitor’s written estimate and you want a line-by-line review before you sign, call (786) 321-4970. The Free Second Opinion is a standing offer, and it costs you nothing to use it.
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Written by Grant Rowan, Owner at Rowan Construction Group, serving Miami, FL since 2007.
Pricing reflects the Miami market as of 2026. Rowan Construction Group Miami offers free estimates – call (786) 321-4970.
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