What Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Orlando? A Breakdown
TL;DR: The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts a midrange minor kitchen remodel in the South Atlantic region (which includes Florida) at about $28,567 and a midrange major remodel at about $81,076. In Orlando, your actual price depends on scope: whether the layout changes, the cabinet and countertop choices, slab and electrical work, hidden conditions, and permits or HOA review.
Kitchen remodel cost in Orlando depends mostly on scope. The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts a midrange minor kitchen remodel in the South Atlantic region, which includes Florida, at about $28,567. It puts a midrange major remodel at about $81,076. Those are benchmarks, not quotes.
Your real number comes from three things: how much of the kitchen changes, the finishes you pick, and what turns up behind the walls. Below is how each one works and what to decide before you ask for a written price.
What Is a Realistic Kitchen Remodel Cost in Orlando?
A good place to start is the regional Cost vs. Value data. Then adjust it for your kitchen’s size and condition. Zonda and the Journal of Light Construction publish the report. Zonda says its numbers come partly from surveys of real estate professionals and partly from Verisk’s XactRemodel estimating data.
Here are the 2025 kitchen figures for the South Atlantic region. The national average is in parentheses:
- Minor kitchen remodel, midrange: about $28,567 ($28,458 nationally)
- Major kitchen remodel, midrange: about $81,076 ($82,793 nationally)
- Major kitchen remodel, upscale: about $161,511 ($164,104 nationally)
These are model projects with a set size and spec. A real Orlando kitchen may be smaller, bigger, or in worse shape than the model. That’s why two homeowners in College Park and Winter Park can get very different prices for jobs that sound alike.
What Makes One Kitchen Cost More Than Another?
Moving things costs more than replacing things. If the sink, range and refrigerator stay put, most of your budget goes into what you see. If they move, a big share goes into work you’ll never see.
Layout and the slab
Most Central Florida homes are block or frame, built on a concrete slab, and the drain lines run under that slab. Moving a sink or adding an island sink usually means cutting the concrete, rerouting the drain and patching the floor. All of that happens before any cabinets go in.
Cabinets
Cabinets are one of the biggest line items in most kitchens. The price depends on the cabinet grade, how many linear feet you need, and extras like pull-outs, tall pantry units and crown molding.
Countertops and backsplash
The material, the number of slabs, the edge profile, and the cutouts for the sink and cooktop all change the price. Backsplash tile adds material and labor based on square footage.
Electrical, lighting and appliances
Many homes in the area were built from the 1980s through the 2000s with builder-grade kitchens. Adding recessed or under-cabinet lights, new circuits for extra appliances, or a range hood vented outside means more trades and more labor.
Hidden conditions
Demolition sometimes uncovers old leaks under the sink, damaged subfloor or drywall, or wiring that needs updating. Nobody can price what they can’t see yet, so keep some money in your budget for surprises.
Flooring
Tile and luxury vinyl plank both hold up well in our humid climate. The cost goes up if the new floor has to continue into the dining room or family room so everything matches.
Refresh, Full Remodel or New Layout: Which Are You Planning?
Most kitchen projects fit one of three scopes. Knowing which one you want is the quickest way to get a useful estimate.
| Scope | What usually changes | What usually stays | Trades involved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh | Cabinet doors or paint, hardware, counters, sink and faucet, appliances, wall paint | Cabinet boxes, layout, plumbing and wiring locations | Carpentry, countertop fabrication, plumbing hookups, painting |
| Full remodel, same layout | All cabinets, counters, backsplash, lighting, appliances, flooring | Sink, range and refrigerator locations; walls | The refresh trades, plus electrical, tile and flooring |
| New layout | Sink or range location, a new island, sometimes an opened-up wall | Very little | All of the above, plus plumbing reroutes, slab work, and an engineer if a wall is structural |
Atlas Contracting Group also does standalone cabinet jobs. We install countertops only as part of a kitchen or bath remodel, not as a countertop-only replacement.
Should You Keep Your Current Kitchen Layout?
Keep it if it works for the way you cook. Change it if it doesn’t, because new finishes can’t fix a bad layout.
Pros of keeping your layout
- No slab cutting or new drain lines
- Fewer trades on site and fewer inspections
- More of the budget goes to cabinets, counters and lighting
- Less risk of surprises inside the walls and floor
Cons of keeping your layout
- A tight walkway or awkward work flow stays the same
- No room for an island sink or a second prep area
- A closed-off kitchen stays closed off from the living area
- Storage problems may only be partly solved
We design kitchen layouts in-house, so the team pricing your job can also sketch both options. Seeing them side by side often makes the choice clear.
How Do Permits and HOA Rules Affect Your Budget?
Permits add fees and inspection steps, and an HOA review can add an approval step before work starts. Florida law says you can’t alter, modify or repair a building until you get a permit from the local enforcing agency, and that agency charges fees for it. Your city or county building department decides what your particular job needs.
Around Greater Orlando, permits come from the city or the county, such as the City of Orlando, Orange County or Seminole County. Many master-planned communities, like Baldwin Park and Heathrow, also require HOA approval. The HOA review is separate from the building permit. Ask your HOA early what it needs to see, so approval doesn’t push back your start date.
Why Atlas Contracting Group Is a Fit for Your Kitchen
- We are a Florida certified general contractor, license CGC1529417, licensed and insured.
- We design kitchen layouts in-house.
- Every job starts with a free in-home consultation.
- Before work starts, you get a written proposal with the scope and price.
- We handle permits and inspections with the city or county.
- One project manager stays with your job from the first walkthrough to the final inspection.
- Remodels come with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
- Financing is available.
- We have 4.7 stars from 19 Google reviews as of November 2, 2026.
- Our office is at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs.
A homeowner named Ricky wrote that the team did an amazing job with his kitchen and bathroom, adding, “I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.”
Want a real number for your kitchen instead of a benchmark? Call (321) 295-7951, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, or schedule a free in-home estimate with Atlas Contracting Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hire Atlas Contracting Group to replace only my kitchen countertops?
No. Atlas Contracting Group installs countertops only as part of a kitchen or bathroom remodel. Standalone cabinet jobs are available.
Is financing available for a kitchen remodel?
Yes, financing is available. Ask about it during your free in-home consultation so it can be planned along with your written proposal.
Does a minor kitchen remodel pay off at resale in Florida?
In the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, a midrange minor kitchen remodel in the South Atlantic region recouped about 109% of its cost at resale, and a midrange major remodel recouped about 50%. These are regional estimates, not a promise about what your home will sell for.
What should I have ready before my free estimate?
Bring a list of what bothers you about your kitchen now, photos of kitchens you like, a rough budget range, and your HOA’s renovation rules if you have an HOA. That helps turn the walkthrough into an accurate written scope and price.
What warranty comes with a kitchen remodel?
Atlas Contracting Group remodels come with a 1-year workmanship warranty.