Smaller jobs
$11,000 to $35,000
From 8 jobs.
The lowest quarter. Usually new cabinets or counters in place, a refresh after water damage, or a small kitchen where the plumbing and appliances stay put.
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What a kitchen remodel costs in the western suburbs
Real numbers from 30 recent kitchen remodels in the western suburbs, from new cabinets in the same layout to a full gut with walls coming out, and what moves a job from the low end to the high end.
What homeowners paid
Most kitchen remodels
$35,000 to $67,000
Typical: about $50,000. From 30 jobs.
The middle half of all 30 jobs: new cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, lighting and appliances, usually in the same layout.
Larger jobs
$67,000 to $87,000
From 8 jobs.
The top quarter. Usually bigger kitchens, higher-end cabinets and appliances, or a changed layout with a wall removed or an island added.
Based on 30 kitchen-only remodels in the western suburbs between March 2025 and June 2026. Jobs that also remodeled other rooms are left out. Ranges are rounded and show what those homeowners paid, not a quote for your kitchen. Updated October 2026.
What moves the price
Cabinets
Cabinets are usually the biggest line. Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets can differ by tens of thousands for the same kitchen.
Layout
Keeping the sink, range and fridge where they are saves plumbing, gas and electrical work. Removing a wall adds framing, and a load-bearing wall needs a beam and engineering.
Counters
Laminate, quartz and natural stone are priced very differently, and an island adds square footage, seams and often plumbing or electrical.
Appliances
A gas range with a vented hood or a built-in fridge can add new gas, electrical or ductwork, on top of the appliance price.
Electrical
Older kitchens often need new circuits for today's appliances, and sometimes a service upgrade.
Permits and trades
Kitchen remodels that touch plumbing, gas, electrical or walls need a village permit and licensed trades, which are part of every real price.
Get a number for your kitchen
These ranges tell you what to expect. A written quote tells you what yours costs: the work, the materials and who does each part, with no work started until you approve it. More about our kitchen remodeling · Permit guides
Questions
What does a typical kitchen remodel cost here?
About $50,000 across the 30 recent kitchen-only remodels we looked at, with most between $35,000 and $67,000.
Can I update a kitchen for less?
Yes. Replacing cabinets or counters in the same layout, without moving plumbing or appliances, is how most of the smaller jobs came in under $35,000.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?
Usually, yes, when the work touches plumbing, electrical, gas or walls. Our permit guides explain what Woodridge, Naperville and Downers Grove require.
How do I get a real number for my kitchen?
Ask for a free written quote. Send photos or show us the space by video, and we will tell you what your kitchen would cost and what drives it.
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