Real Costs, Real Timelines, Real Projects
A full kitchen remodel in Tampa typically costs $30,000 to $45,000 and takes 4 to 6 weeks of construction. Larger or high end kitchens run $45,000 to $80,000 and up. CraftLine Remodeling is a licensed and insured Florida design build contractor. We handle design, permits, demolition, cabinetry, counters, electric, and plumbing with one team, so you have one point of contact and one timeline from the first sketch to the final walkthrough.
What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Tampa in 2026
Most contractors make you book a sales visit before they will talk numbers. We publish ours. These ranges come from our own completed Tampa Bay projects:
| 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+ |
Want a number for your own kitchen? Try our free Tampa Bay remodeling cost calculator, or read the full breakdown in our Florida kitchen remodel cost guide. Planning around IKEA cabinets? Our IKEA kitchen cost guide is the most read page on this site.
Built for Tampa Homes, Not a National Template
Remodeling in Tampa has its own quirks. Hyde Park bungalows hide galley kitchens behind load bearing walls. Homes on Davis Islands and along Bayshore need materials that hold up to salt air and humidity. A lot of Carrollwood and Westchase houses from the 80s and 90s still have soffits and closed floor plans that are begging to be opened up. We work in these neighborhoods every month, and we manage Hillsborough County permits and inspections on every job, so the work is done right and fully documented.
What Is Included in Every CraftLine Kitchen
- Layout changes that improve flow, light, and storage
- Custom or semi custom cabinetry with soft close hardware
- Quartz, granite, or butcher block countertops
- Tile backsplashes and layered lighting
- High efficiency appliance integration
- Flooring: tile, engineered wood, or waterproof LVP
- Permits, inspections, and licensed electrical and plumbing, all handled by us
A Recent Tampa Project
In Hyde Park, a young family was living with a cramped, outdated kitchen and almost no counter space. We opened a wall to connect the kitchen to the living area, installed warm white shaker cabinets, a matte black faucet, and a 10 foot quartz island. The result is a bright kitchen built for hosting, finished on schedule.
More Real CraftLine Kitchens
Browse the full projects, with photos, in our portfolio: a traditional kitchen refresh in Brandon and a coastal kitchen upgrade in Sarasota. Every project page shows the real scope and the real result.
Where the Money Goes at $30,000, $45,000 and $70,000
Every kitchen quote arrives as one number. This is the shape underneath it, using the allocation we publish in our 2026 kitchen budget guide. If a bid you are comparing is far off this shape, something has been left out or set as a low allowance that gets trued up later.
| Line Item | Share | At $30,000 | At $45,000 | At $70,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinetry and hardware | 35% | $10,500 | $15,750 | $24,500 |
| Labor and installation | 25% | $7,500 | $11,250 | $17,500 |
| Appliances | 15% | $4,500 | $6,750 | $10,500 |
| Countertops | 10% | $3,000 | $4,500 | $7,000 |
| Electrical, plumbing and permits | 8% | $2,400 | $3,600 | $5,600 |
| Flooring, tile and paint | 7% | $2,100 | $3,150 | $4,900 |
| Contingency, held separately | 10 to 15% | $3,000 to $4,500 | $4,500 to $6,750 | $7,000 to $10,500 |
The contingency line is not padding and it is not optional in Tampa. It is the money that covers what we find when the cabinets come off the wall, and on older houses here we find something more often than we do not.
What Changes Between a 1920s Bungalow and a 2000s Block House
Tampa is not one housing stock, and the same $45,000 buys visibly different results depending on what you own.
- Pre-1950 wood frame in Seminole Heights, Hyde Park or Palma Ceia: plaster walls, original 60 to 100 amp service, cast iron drains and sometimes galvanized supply. A real share of the budget goes into a panel, dedicated circuits and plumbing before anyone picks a tile.
- 1950s to 1970s CBS block in Carrollwood, Town n Country or Temple Terrace: solid structure, but a drywall soffit above 36 inch uppers that throws away two feet of storage, and drain lines under the slab that make moving a sink expensive.
- 1980s to 2000s production homes in New Tampa or Westchase: modern systems, so almost the whole budget goes to cabinets, stone and layout. This is where a mid-range number goes the furthest.
That is why national average calculators are close to useless here. The number that matters is what your house needs before the finishes start.
City of Tampa or Hillsborough County: Your Address Decides
If your home is inside Tampa city limits, the permit goes to the City of Tampa. If you are in unincorporated Hillsborough, which includes a lot of addresses with a Tampa mailing address, it goes to the county. Two different departments, two fee schedules, two inspection queues. We confirm by parcel and pull the permit either way.
You need one when the work moves plumbing, adds or alters circuits, or changes a wall. A straight cabinet and countertop replacement that touches nothing else usually does not. Our Tampa permit process guide walks through the sequence, and the cost calculator gives you a starting number before we ever walk your kitchen.
What Tampa Homeowners Say
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How It Works
- In home consultation. We measure, listen, and talk honestly about budget.
- Design and detailed quote. You pick materials and layout. We give you a clear, line item price.
- Build and install. Our crew handles everything from permits to punch list.
- Final walkthrough. You approve the work before final payment.
Kitchen Remodeling in Tampa: Common Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Tampa?
Most full kitchen remodels in Tampa run $30,000 to $45,000. Smaller refreshes start around $15,000. Large, high end kitchens reach $80,000 or more. Cabinetry and layout changes are the biggest cost drivers. The full Tampa Bay bands, plus what an honest kitchen quote should break out line by line, are on our Tampa Bay kitchen remodel contractor page.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Plan on 4 to 6 weeks of construction once materials arrive. Design and permitting before that usually take 3 to 5 weeks, depending on Hillsborough County review times.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in Tampa?
Yes. Any project that moves plumbing, electrical, or walls requires Hillsborough County permits. We pull and manage every permit for you. It is included in the project.
Can I stay in my home during the remodel?
Almost all of our clients do. We set up dust barriers, schedule water and power interruptions ahead of time and keep them short, and we leave the site clean every day.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. See our remodeling financing options for the current programs available to Tampa Bay homeowners.
What contingency should I hold on a Tampa kitchen?
Ten to fifteen percent of the project, held separately from the contract price. In older Tampa homes the usual finds are wiring without a ground, a kitchen running on shared circuits, cast iron drain under the slab, or subfloor damage at the dishwasher.
Does my Tampa address permit through the city or the county?
It depends on the parcel, not the mailing address. Plenty of homes with a Tampa address are in unincorporated Hillsborough County. We check it during design so the permit goes to the right department the first time.
What does $30,000 actually get me in Tampa?
A full replacement in an average sized kitchen with semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, a mid-range appliance package, new lighting and flooring in the kitchen area, with the layout kept as it is. Moving the sink, opening a wall or going to custom cabinetry is what pushes past $45,000.
Get Your Free In Home Kitchen Estimate
Talk to a licensed Tampa remodeling contractor. No pressure, no sales script, real numbers. Schedule your free consultation here or call us directly at (813) 522-4359. You can also explore bathroom remodeling and home additions while you plan.