What a Kitchen Remodel Really Costs in Jacksonville (2026)
Real Northeast Florida pricing for cosmetic, mid-range, and full kitchen remodels — what drives the number up, and what doesn't.
Every kitchen remodel quote a homeowner sees in Jacksonville lands somewhere different — and the gap between two contractors quoting the same room can hit $40,000 or more. After running these projects in Northeast Florida for ten years, here's how we explain the math to clients on day one.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Jacksonville in 2026?
Most Jacksonville kitchen remodels land in one of three tiers. These numbers reflect what we're actually pricing this year across Northeast Florida, not national averages from Google.
Cosmetic refresh — $18,000 to $35,000
Paint or refinish existing cabinets, replace countertops, swap the backsplash, update lighting and fixtures, possibly new appliances. Layout stays the same. Project runs 2–3 weeks. Best for kitchens that work well but feel dated.
Mid-range remodel — $45,000 to $85,000
New cabinetry (semi-custom or stock), quartz or granite counters, new appliances, new lighting layout, possibly a new island or a wall opened up. Plumbing and electrical stay mostly where they are. Project runs 5–8 weeks.
Full renovation — $90,000 to $180,000+
Layout changes, walls moved or removed, custom cabinetry, premium counters (quartzite, marble, hand-selected slabs), high-end appliance package (Wolf, Sub-Zero, Thermador), structural work, new HVAC routing, new flooring throughout. Project runs 10–14 weeks. This is the range for waterfront and coastal properties in Ponte Vedra, Amelia Island, and Atlantic Beach.
What actually drives the cost
Five line items account for the vast majority of variance between quotes:
- Cabinetry — stock vs. semi-custom vs. fully custom can swing the project by $20,000+
- Countertops — laminate to quartzite is a 5–10x material cost spread
- Appliance package — standard vs. pro-grade is often a $15,000 jump on its own
- Layout changes — moving plumbing, gas, or load-bearing walls adds real engineering and labor
- Flooring continuity — refinishing or replacing flooring through adjacent rooms
What doesn't move the number much: paint color, hardware finish, light fixture style. Don't let a contractor pad those.
Why two Jacksonville quotes can be 30% apart
Same scope, same square footage, two contractors, $25,000 apart. Here's where that gap usually hides:
- Demolition and disposal — included or extra?
- Permits and inspections — handled by the contractor or by you?
- Plumbing and electrical upgrades to current code — assumed or quoted separately?
- Project management and site protection — line items or buried?
- Allowance items (tile, fixtures, hardware) — realistic or set artificially low to win the bid?
We've watched too many homeowners sign the cheaper quote, then watch it climb past the higher one in change orders. Faith Construction locks scope at signing: the estimate you sign is the project that gets built.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Cosmetic refresh: 2 to 3 weeks. Mid-range remodel: 5 to 8 weeks. Full renovation with structural changes: 10 to 14 weeks. Most of the variance comes from cabinet lead times — semi-custom is 8 to 10 weeks from order to delivery, custom can be 12 to 16. We order cabinets the day the contract is signed so the build can start on time.
What we recommend before you sign anything
Three things to do before you commit to any kitchen remodel quote in Jacksonville:
- Walk the kitchen with the contractor — not their salesperson. The person quoting should be the person managing the build.
- Ask for the scope of work in writing, line by line, before paying for a 'design fee.'
- Confirm who pulls permits and who handles inspection scheduling — vague answers cost you weeks later.
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Get a real number for your kitchen
We don't quote kitchens from photos or square footage. We walk the room, measure, ask how you actually cook, and put a locked scope in writing. If you're in Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, St. Johns, Atlantic Beach, Fernandina Beach, or Amelia Island, reach out and we'll set a time.
