A kitchen remodel in Brandon typically costs $25,000 to $45,000 for a mid-range project and $45,000 to $80,000 and up for high-end work, with construction running 4 to 10 weeks. CraftLine Remodeling is a licensed and insured Florida design build contractor serving Brandon, Bloomingdale, and the surrounding Hillsborough County suburbs.
Brandon Kitchen Remodel Costs
| Kitchen Project Scope | Typical Cost | Construction Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh (paint, hardware, new counters and backsplash) | $15,000 to $25,000 | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Mid-range remodel (semi-custom cabinets, quartz, new layout) | $25,000 to $45,000 | 4 to 6 weeks |
| High-end or full custom (custom cabinetry, premium finishes) | $45,000 to $80,000 and up | 6 to 10 weeks |
Compare these against our realistic kitchen budget guide or estimate yours with the free cost calculator.
Remodeling Brandon’s Kitchens
Brandon grew fast through the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s, which means most kitchens here came with the same builder package: oak or maple cabinets, laminate counters, a soffit boxing in the upper wall, and a closed-off layout that walls the cook away from the family room. The most requested Brandon remodel is opening that wall, removing the soffit, and pushing toward a single connected kitchen and living space. Homes in Bloomingdale and the larger lots toward FishHawk tend to support bigger islands and fuller custom cabinetry. We permit through Hillsborough County and plan for the slab construction and load-bearing checks that come with removing a wall in these homes. If your kitchen still has that 1990s soffit and a peninsula cutting the room in half, you are the typical Brandon project, and we have done dozens like it.
What’s Included
- Open-concept layout changes and soffit removal
- Semi-custom and custom cabinetry with soft-close hardware
- Quartz and stone counters, tile backsplash, and new lighting
- Licensed electrical and plumbing to Hillsborough County code
- Permits, inspections, and a fixed finish date
What Goes Into a Brandon Kitchen Remodel Budget
Cabinets and countertops are the two line items that move the number most, and together they often make up close to half the budget. Semi-custom cabinets with soft-close hardware, a full-height pantry, and a quartz or natural-stone surface push you toward the upper range, while keeping stock-style boxes and a smaller island keeps you lower.
Labor, demolition, and disposal are the next largest share, followed by electrical and lighting updates, a tile backsplash, plumbing for the sink and any gas line, new flooring, and the permit itself. In Brandon, removing a kitchen soffit and checking whether the dividing wall is load-bearing are common cost factors, since an engineered beam adds to an open-concept conversion.
How Your Brandon Kitchen Remodel Runs
A Brandon kitchen runs about two to three weeks of design and selections, a Hillsborough County permit window, then four to ten weeks of construction. If we are opening a wall, the beam and inspection steps are built into that schedule.
Line Item Breakdown of a Brandon Kitchen Remodel
A Brandon kitchen quote is one number, but it is built out of six. These shares come from our 2026 kitchen budget guide and are shown here against a $35,000 project, which is where a lot of Brandon remodels land.
| Line Item | Share | Dollars at $35,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinetry and hardware | 35% | $12,250 |
| Labor and installation | 25% | $8,750 |
| Appliances | 15% | $5,250 |
| Countertops | 10% | $3,500 |
| Electrical, plumbing, permits | 8% | $2,800 |
| Flooring, tile, paint | 7% | $2,450 |
Hold a further 10 to 15 percent back as contingency. In Brandon that money mostly gets spent on electrical. Kitchens built before the mid 1990s were not wired for the number of dedicated circuits a modern kitchen needs, and once you open the wall for a new range or a microwave drawer, that gets addressed properly rather than worked around.
What Brandon Housing Stock Actually Looks Like
Brandon is not one build era, which is why two neighbors can get very different quotes. The older core off Bloomingdale Avenue and around Brandon Boulevard is largely 1970s and 1980s block ranches with compartmentalized kitchens, a soffit run, a peninsula instead of an island, and a wall between the kitchen and the family room. Those are the projects where taking down a wall changes everything, and where an engineer needs to look at the header if the wall carries load.
Push east and south into Bloomingdale, Valrico and FishHawk Ranch and you are into 1990s and 2000s construction, already open in plan, with builder-grade semi-custom cabinets and a big footprint. Those remodels are about upgrading finish, adding an island with real storage, and taking the cabinets to the ceiling rather than moving structure. Same city, two different scopes of work, two different numbers.
Hillsborough County Permits for a Brandon Kitchen
Brandon is unincorporated Hillsborough County, so permits go through Hillsborough County rather than the City of Tampa. That matters because the two run separate review queues and separate inspection schedules. Any kitchen job that relocates plumbing, adds circuits, or removes a wall needs a permit, and a load-bearing wall removal will also need a signed engineering detail for the beam. We pull the permit, schedule the rough-in and final inspections, and you are not the one calling the county.
What Homeowners Say
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove the wall between my Brandon kitchen and living room?
Usually yes. We check whether the wall is load-bearing, add a beam if needed, and handle the engineering and Hillsborough County permit. Open-concept conversions are our most common Brandon request.
How much does it cost to remove a kitchen soffit?
Soffit removal is typically a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars depending on whether ductwork or wiring runs through it, and it is usually folded into the larger remodel.
How long does a Brandon kitchen remodel take?
Plan on 4 to 6 weeks for a mid-range remodel and 6 to 10 weeks for a high-end or layout-changing project.
Do you pull permits in Brandon?
Yes. Brandon is unincorporated Hillsborough County, so we permit through the county and schedule every inspection for you.
Does a 1980s Brandon ranch cost more to remodel than a FishHawk home?
Usually yes, by a few thousand dollars, and it is not the finishes. Older Brandon kitchens tend to need added circuits, sometimes a panel upgrade, and occasionally drain work, all before a single cabinet goes in. Newer homes in FishHawk or Valrico let more of the budget go into what you can see.
How much of my budget should go to appliances?
About 15 percent. On a $35,000 Brandon kitchen that is roughly $5,250, which buys a solid mid to upper range suite. Going professional grade can double that line by itself, so decide on appliances early rather than at the end.
Do I need an engineer to open up my kitchen wall?
Only if the wall is load bearing, which is common in the 1970s and 1980s Brandon ranches. We determine that during design, and if a beam is needed the engineering and the header are priced into the quote, not added later.
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Schedule a free quote or call (813) 522-4359. We will walk your space, talk through your budget, and give you a real number, not a guess.