These are real before-and-after remodels CraftLine completed for Tampa Bay homeowners, with the actual scope, timeline, and results. A kitchen remodel here runs $25,000 to $60,000 and a bathroom $18,000 to $50,000. CraftLine is a licensed design build contractor serving Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg.
What These Transformations Cost
Before-and-after photos are fun, but homeowners want the numbers behind them. Here is the realistic Tampa Bay range for the kinds of projects shown below.
| Project type | Typical cost | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $25,000 to $60,000 | 3 to 6 weeks |
| Bathroom remodel | $18,000 to $50,000 | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Whole-home selective remodel | $75,000 to $150,000 | 2 to 4 months |
Price your own project with our free cost calculator or read the Tampa Bay kitchen cost guide.
Kitchen Remodel, South Tampa (ZIP 33629)
Before: a small, dark kitchen with laminate countertops, dated cabinets, and poor lighting. After: an open-concept layout with quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, and a custom island. The homeowner saw a strong increase in home value and the kitchen anchored a 5-star listing when they later sold. This is the kind of older South Tampa floor plan where opening one wall changes how the whole home lives.
Bathroom Remodel, Clearwater (ZIP 33761)
Before: builder-grade tile, low lighting, and a cramped layout. After: a walk-in shower with a glass enclosure, modern tilework, a floating vanity, and LED lighting. The result was a brighter, more usable space with a clean, current look. Clearwater mid-century baths like this one respond well to better lighting and a floating vanity that frees up the floor.
Why These Projects Worked
Every one of these came down to the same things: a clear plan up front, one in-house crew owning the work, permits handled correctly, and material choices that fit both the budget and Florida conditions. We do not hand projects off to a rotating cast of subs, which is why the finish quality holds up.
- Fixed written scope and price before demo
- Hillsborough and Pinellas permits pulled and inspected
- Quartz, porcelain tile, and sealed finishes built for Florida humidity
- One project lead from design through final walkthrough
Planning your own project? Start with our Tampa Bay remodeling services overview.
Kitchen Remodel, South Tampa 10 by 12 (Completed for $27,900)
This is the project homeowners ask about most, because the number is specific. A 10 by 12 South Tampa kitchen, finished in seven days, with quartz countertops, soft close custom cabinets, and a tile backsplash, for $27,900. It sits right in the middle of the mid-range tier and it is a useful benchmark: roughly 120 square feet of kitchen, a layout that stayed put, and money spent on the boxes and the counters rather than on moving plumbing. Keeping the sink and range in place is what kept it there.
What a Before and After Photo Never Shows You
Photos show the finish. Roughly a third of a Tampa Bay remodel budget goes to things that will never appear in one. On these projects and most others we run, the invisible work is where the schedule and the surprises live.
- Electrical capacity. A modern kitchen needs dedicated circuits that a 100 amp panel in a 1950s block home often cannot carry.
- Drain and supply lines. Cast iron and galvanized pipe in pre-1960 South Tampa and St. Petersburg houses is worth replacing while the floor is open, not after the tile is down.
- Waterproofing. In the Clearwater bath above, the membrane and pan under the tile decide whether that shower is still sound in fifteen years.
- Ventilation. Bath fans vented into an attic instead of through the roof are the single most common defect we find in Florida bathrooms.
- Substrate and leveling. Older floors and walls are rarely flat, and large-format tile is unforgiving about it.
What Sets Your Number Inside Those Ranges
| Decision | Effect on the budget |
|---|---|
| Keeping plumbing fixtures in place | Saves $1,500 to $3,000 versus relocating |
| Moving a drain on a slab | Saw cutting, patching, and a longer inspection path |
| Tile choice | Porcelain at $4 to $15 per sq ft against natural stone at $10 to $25 |
| Tile pattern | Standard install $8 to $12 per sq ft, complex or small tile $12 to $18 |
| Cabinet level | Cabinetry and hardware is about 35 percent of a kitchen budget |
| Countertop material and edges | Quartz $50 to $120 per sq ft installed, upgraded edges $15 to $35 per linear foot |
| Opening a wall | Adds framing, a beam, drywall, and sometimes an engineer |
Add a 10 to 15 percent contingency to whatever total you land on. In a home built before 1970 that money usually gets spent, and knowing it is there keeps a surprise from turning into an argument halfway through the job.
How to Judge Any Contractor’s Before and After Gallery
- Same angle, both photos. If the before is shot wide and dark and the after is shot tight and bright, you are looking at photography, not construction.
- Ask what it cost and how long it took. A real project has both numbers attached, like the $27,900 and seven days above.
- Look for the unglamorous shots. Open walls, new drain lines, a waterproofed pan. Companies that build properly usually photograph it.
- Check that the homes look like yours. A gallery full of new construction tells you little about a 1948 bungalow with plaster walls.
Price your own version of these projects with the cost calculator, or read the tier by tier numbers in our Tampa bathroom cost guide.
What Homeowners Say
CraftLine Remodeling is a licensed, insured design build contractor and a NARI Tampa Bay member, with a 5.0 rating across 93 Google reviews. The same in-house crew handles design, permits, and the build, so one team owns your project start to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost in Tampa Bay?
Kitchens generally run $25,000 to $60,000 and bathrooms $18,000 to $50,000, depending on size, layout changes, and finishes. A fixed written quote is the only way to get your real number.
How long do these remodels take?
A bathroom runs 2 to 4 weeks and a kitchen 3 to 6 weeks. Whole-home selective remodels run 2 to 4 months. Permit timing and material lead times affect the schedule.
Do remodels actually add home value in Tampa Bay?
Updated kitchens and bathrooms are among the strongest improvements for resale here, and a clean modern remodel helps a home show and list better, as the South Tampa kitchen above did.
What areas does CraftLine serve?
We work across Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the surrounding Hillsborough and Pinellas communities.
Can I see more project examples?
Yes. Reach out and we will share recent work that matches your home and the scope you are considering.
Is $27,900 a realistic price for a Tampa kitchen?
For a 10 by 12 kitchen that keeps its layout, with quartz counters and custom soft close cabinets, yes. That project is real and finished. A bigger kitchen, a wall coming down, or high-end appliances moves you up the range quickly.
Why do some remodels take twice as long as others?
Cabinet and glass lead times, permit workload at your local office, and whatever demo uncovers. A project that keeps its layout and orders material early runs on the short end of every range on this page.
Get a Real Number for Your Project
Want your home to be the next before-and-after? Book a free in-home consultation through our free quote page or call us at (813) 522-4359. You get a fixed written scope and price, not a vague ballpark.