A kitchen remodel on Davis Islands typically runs $45,000 to $80,000 and up, over about 5 to 8 weeks of construction. These are larger homes with higher end finishes, so most projects land in the premium range, though smaller condo kitchens start closer to $25,000. CraftLine Remodeling is a licensed and insured Florida design build contractor. We handle design, City of Tampa permits, cabinetry, stone, electric, and plumbing with one team.
Kitchen Remodel Pricing on Davis Islands (2026)
| Kitchen size | Scope | Typical investment |
|---|---|---|
| Small (under 100 sq ft) | Cabinet refresh, counters, backsplash, lighting | $15,000 to $25,000 |
| Medium (100 to 200 sq ft) | New cabinetry, quartz counters, layout tweaks | $25,000 to $45,000 |
| Large (200+ sq ft) | Full reconfiguration, island, premium finishes | $45,000 to $80,000+ |
Davis Islands projects usually land in the medium to large rows with premium finishes. For the full math see the Florida kitchen cost guide or the cost calculator.
The Line Items That Push an Island Kitchen Past $60,000
Davis Islands kitchens rarely cost more because of taste alone. They cost more because of what is behind the walls in a house built in 1926, and because the finish level in this neighborhood is genuinely higher. Here is where the extra money goes.
| Item | Typical cost | Why it shows up here |
|---|---|---|
| Custom cabinetry | $20,000 to $35,000 | Non standard ceiling heights and wall dimensions in prewar homes |
| Electrical service upgrade to 200 amp | $2,500 to $4,500 | Original panels were never sized for a modern kitchen |
| Partial repipe of kitchen supply and drain | $2,000 to $5,000 | Galvanized and cast iron lines that are due regardless |
| Specialty stone counters | $5,000 to $12,000 | Marble, quartzite, and thick mitered edges instead of standard quartz |
| Structural opening with engineered beam | $4,500 to $9,000 | Removing a wall in a masonry or balloon framed home |
| Plaster and trim restoration | $1,500 to $4,000 | Matching original casing, crown, and plaster where the new work meets the old |
Cabinets still hold their usual 29 to 40 percent share of the budget. What changes on the island is that the infrastructure work behind them, the panel, the pipe, the beam, is not optional and not cosmetic. Doing it now while the kitchen is open is far cheaper than doing it later through finished walls.
Kitchens for Island Living
Davis Islands mixes 1920s Mediterranean revival homes with new waterfront builds, and the kitchens need different things. The historic homes hide undersized electrical service and old drain lines behind plaster, so we plan the panel upgrade and repipe while the walls are open. Waterfront homes deal with salt air, which is why we spec marine grade hardware, solid surface counters, and finishes that do not corrode. And because many island homes entertain hard, the most requested feature we build here is the long quartz island with seating for six and a working pantry wall behind it. We also do full home remodeling on Davis Islands.
Salt air is not a marketing line here, it is a specification problem. Hardware within a few blocks of the channel pits and stains if it is standard finish, so we use solid brass or marine grade stainless on anything exposed. Appliance panels and vent hoods take the same abuse. So does anything the trade calls builder grade: it simply does not last on the island the way it does five miles inland.
The other constraint is access. Davis Islands lots are tight, driveways are short, and a lot of homes sit close to the street with limited staging room. We plan material deliveries in smaller loads, keep the dumpster placement worked out with you in advance, and schedule stone delivery for a day when the driveway is clear. It sounds like a small thing until a slab truck cannot turn around.
Working Inside a 1920s House
- Plaster over wood lath rather than drywall, which cracks if it is opened carelessly and needs a plaster hand to patch properly
- Original wiring that may be ungrounded, so new kitchen circuits get run new rather than extended off old runs
- Cast iron drain stacks that are often at the end of their service life and worth replacing while the floor is open
- Out of level floors and out of square walls, which is why cabinets get scribed and fitted rather than dropped in
- Non standard ceiling heights, sometimes 9 or 10 feet, which is a reason to go custom rather than stack fillers above stock boxes
We open exploratory areas during design, not after demo, so those items land in the written quote instead of arriving as change orders in week two.
What Is Included
- Design help and a line item quote before any demo
- Custom cabinetry with soft close hardware
- Quartz, granite, or specialty stone countertops
- Lighting design: task, ambient, and accent layers
- City of Tampa permits, inspections, licensed electrical and plumbing
- Marine grade hardware and finish specs for homes near the water
- Plaster and trim matching where new work meets original detail
Bathrooms on the Islands hit the same 1920s cast iron and the same narrow lots, and owners often line the two rooms up back to back. Pricing and permit detail for that side is on our Davis Islands bathroom renovation page.
Timeline for a Davis Islands Kitchen
| Phase | Time |
|---|---|
| Design, selections, exploratory openings | 3 to 5 weeks |
| City of Tampa permitting | 2 to 4 weeks, longer with a structural opening |
| Custom cabinet lead time | 8 to 12 weeks, running alongside permitting |
| Demo, structural, panel and pipe work | Week 1 to 3 |
| Cabinet install and stone templating | Week 4 to 5 |
| Stone install, backsplash, trim, punch list | Week 6 to 8 |
Custom cabinetry is the long pole. If the schedule matters more than the millwork, semi custom boxes with custom fillers and a custom hood surround will get most of the look at roughly half the lead time.
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Kitchen Remodeling on Davis Islands: Common Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost on Davis Islands?
Most Davis Islands kitchens land between $45,000 and $80,000 with premium finishes. Condo kitchens and lighter refreshes start around $25,000. Full custom cabinetry with specialty stone and a structural opening can run past $100,000.
Can you work in a 1920s historic home?
Yes, and we like them. We plan for plaster walls, old wiring, and original drain lines up front so there are no surprise change orders halfway through.
How long does it take?
Plan on 5 to 8 weeks of construction for most island kitchens, plus design and City of Tampa permitting before that. Custom cabinet lead times of 8 to 12 weeks usually set the start date. Larger structural projects run longer and we tell you that before you sign.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. Anything touching plumbing, electrical, or walls needs a City of Tampa permit. Davis Islands is inside city limits, so review goes through the city rather than Hillsborough County. We pull and manage all of them.
Does living near the water change what you build with?
It changes the hardware and the finishes. Salt air pits standard cabinet hardware, hinges, and fixtures within a few years on the island. We spec solid brass or marine grade stainless on exposed hardware and steer clear of coatings that chalk in coastal humidity.
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