Kitchen Remodeling Austin TX
Your kitchen should match how you cook, host, and live, not fight you at every step. Kitchen remodeling in Austin is how you close that gap, whether that means a full redesign or a sharper, more functional space. Together Design & Build is a trusted kitchen remodeler in Austin, a local design-build studio on South Congress, rated 5 stars on Google and Yelp.
Why Austin Homeowners Choose Together Design & Build
Most kitchen projects go sideways in the gap between design and construction. A designer draws something beautiful, then a separate contractor shows up and discovers it does not fit the plumbing, the budget, or the load-bearing wall behind the sink. We closed that gap on purpose.
As a design-build kitchen remodeling contractor in Austin, we keep design, material selections, permitting, and construction inside one accountable team with a single point of contact. You get a fixed scope and a fixed-cost contract before demolition starts. That is the difference between an estimate you can hold us to and a guess that balloons three weeks into the job.
Our work is rated 5 stars on Google and Yelp, and that consistency comes from the model, not luck.
Our work is rated 5 stars on Google and Yelp, and that consistency comes from the model, not luck.
One Team From First Sketch to Final Walkthrough
When design and build live in the same house, decisions get made once and stick. The designer knows what the crew can execute. The project manager knows why a wall moved. Nobody blames "the other guys," because there are no other guys.
A Local Austin Studio and Material Showroom
We are not a national franchise routing your call to a call center. Our studio at 6000 S Congress Ave lets you touch the quartz, open the cabinet drawers, and compare tile under real light before you commit. Seeing finished builds helps too, which is why we keep a full project gallery of Austin kitchens.
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Austin?
A kitchen remodel in Austin typically runs from about $15,000 for a cosmetic refresh to $150,000 or more for a full custom build, with the local market averaging near $63,000 in 2026. That is roughly 12% higher than a year ago, driven by Austin’s construction demand and material costs that sit about 15% to 20% above the national average.
Here is where most Austin kitchens land by scope:
- Cosmetic refresh ($15,000 to $25,000): new countertops, hardware, paint or cabinet refacing, and updated fixtures, with the existing layout left in place.
- Mid-range remodel ($25,000 to $45,000): new semi-custom cabinetry, stone countertops, a tile backsplash, new flooring, and small layout adjustments.
- Full or high-end remodel ($50,000 to $150,000+): custom cabinetry, relocated plumbing and electrical, wall removal, and professional-grade appliances.
The biggest mistake Austin homeowners make is chasing a price before they have a plan. A number without a layout, a scope, and a full selection list is not an estimate. It is a guess, and guesses turn into change orders. According to Zonda’s Cost vs. Value research, a well-executed Austin kitchen recoups a strong share of its cost at resale, with midrange projects outperforming both regional and national averages.
Want a real number for your kitchen instead of a range? Book a free in-home estimate and we will walk the space with you.
What Drives Austin Kitchen Remodeling Costs?
Scope sets the price, but a handful of local factors nudge Austin kitchen remodeling costs up or down. Cabinets alone account for 30% to 40% of a typical budget, which is why the jump from stock to custom moves the total so much. Most Central Texas homes sit on concrete slabs, so relocating a sink or range means cutting into the slab and rerouting lines, usually adding $2,000 to $5,000. Skilled trade rates in Austin run higher than the state average because tech-driven demand keeps electricians, plumbers, and finish carpenters busy. Appliance tier and countertop material do the rest of the heavy lifting on the final figure.
Do You Need a Permit for a Kitchen Remodel in Austin?
Most kitchen remodels in Austin require a permit, because they involve electrical, plumbing, or ventilation changes that the City of Austin inspects. Purely cosmetic work, like repainting cabinets or swapping a faucet in the same spot, usually does not. The moment you add circuits, move the sink, or reroute a range hood, you are into trade-permit territory.
The city handles most interior kitchen remodels through its Express Permit path, and many of those building permits are issued in about one business day, though timelines stretch in historic districts and floodplains. The City of Austin’s Development Services permitting resources spell out which plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits apply to your scope.
We pull the permits and schedule the inspections ourselves. You never have to stand in line at a city counter.
Kitchen Remodeling Services We Provide in Austin
Our Austin kitchen remodeling work covers the full build, not just the finishes. We fabricate and install custom and semi-custom cabinetry sized to your actual walls, template and set countertops in quartz, granite, or quartzite, and coordinate lighting, backsplash, flooring, and appliance integration as one package. When a closed-off 1970s galley needs to breathe, we take care of the load-bearing wall removal and the structural framing that opens it into the living room.
Central Texas homes bring their own quirks. The older bungalows in Hyde Park and Travis Heights often hide outdated wiring behind pretty plaster, ranch homes in Allandale and Crestview were laid out for a cook working alone, and newer builds in Mueller and Circle C come with open-concept expectations that reward smart island planning. We design around what the house actually is.
Our Austin Kitchen Remodeling Process
Every Austin kitchen remodeling project we run follows the same four stages, which is how we keep budgets honest and schedules predictable:
01. Consultation & Planning
We visit your home, measure the space, and lock in scope, budget, and a fixed-cost contract before anything is demolished.
02. Design and Material Selections
You choose cabinetry, counters, tile, and fixtures at our South Congress studio while we produce the drawings the city reviewers and the build crew both work from.
03.Permitting and Build
We pull the City of Austin permits, schedule inspections, and sequence the trades so plumbing, electrical, and finish work land in the right order.
04. Completion and Walkthrough
We close out the punch list, clean the site, and walk the finished kitchen with you before you cook the first meal in it.
Recent Austin Kitchen Remodels
Photos do more convincing than paragraphs. These are real kitchens we designed and built for Austin-area homeowners, and they show the range of scope we handle, from full custom cabinetry to open-concept wall removals.
Austin Neighborhoods and Communities We Serve
We build kitchens across the Austin metro, from central neighborhoods to the surrounding hill country suburbs. Inside the city, that includes:
Austin Services Area
6000 S Congress Ave STE 101, Austin, TX 78745
Kitchen Remodeling in Austin: Common Questions
Hear From Our Clients
Together Design & Build is proud to work with clients throughout Austin who want a more thoughtful remodeling experience. Every project gives us the chance to help someone love their home more than they did before.
From kitchen remodel projects to full home renovations, our focus stays the same: clear planning, strong communication, quality construction, and a finished space that feels worth the investment.
Start Your Austin Kitchen Remodel
Ready to stop working around a kitchen that does not work? Together Design & Build turns dated Austin kitchens into rooms you actually want to spend time in, with one team accountable from the first sketch through the final walkthrough. If budget timing is the holdup, ask about our financing options when we meet.