If you're planning a kitchen renovation in Summit County, including Hudson, Bath Township, Fairlawn, and Cuyahoga Falls, the first question you're going to ask is: what is this actually going to cost me? It's the right question. And I'd rather give you a straight answer than make you sit through a sales pitch to find out. Here's what kitchen remodels actually cost in this market, broken down by scope, and what drives the price in either direction.
The Short Answer: $70,000 to $180,000
That's the range for a full kitchen renovation in Summit County for a home in the $400K to $1M+ range. The spread is wide because the scope is wide. A galley kitchen refresh and a full custom kitchen build with a new island, structural changes, and imported tile are both "kitchen remodels." They just have nothing in common price-wise. Here's how we break it down:
| Tier | Range | What's Included | Common In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level Full Remodel | $70,000 – $90,000 | Complete gut-and-rebuild, no structural changes. New semi-custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, new appliances (mid-range), updated lighting, new flooring. | Stow, Copley, and Cuyahoga Falls homes built in the 1980s to 2000s. |
| Mid-Range Full Remodel | $95,000 – $120,000 | Higher-end materials and more complex work. Custom or semi-custom cabinetry with interior organization, natural stone countertops, island addition or reconfiguration, lighting design, minor layout changes. | Fairlawn Heights, Richfield, and Silver Lake. |
| High-End Custom Build | $120,000 – $180,000+ | Full custom cabinetry with specialty finishes, structural changes, imported tile, handmade ceramics, stone slabs, high-end appliance packages (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele), full electrical and plumbing rerouting. | Hudson, Bath Township, and Montrose-Ghent. |
What Actually Drives the Price
Cabinetry
Cabinetry typically accounts for 35 to 40% of your total budget. The jump from stock to semi-custom to full custom is significant at every step. Stock cabinets are built to standard dimensions and available off the shelf. Semi-custom allows for sizing adjustments and more finish options. Full custom cabinetry is built specifically for your kitchen, your layout, and your specifications. The difference in cost is real, and so is the difference in how your kitchen functions and looks ten years from now.
Countertops
Laminate countertops run $20 to $30 per square foot installed. Premium quartz runs $80 to $120. Marble and quartzite push $150 to $200 per square foot. In a kitchen with an island, you're working with 80 to 120 square feet of countertop surface. That math adds up quickly, and it's one of the biggest variables in where a project lands within a price tier.
Structural Work
Moving walls, especially load-bearing walls, requires engineering, permits, and additional labor. Rerouting plumbing and electrical to support a new layout adds to both cost and timeline. If your project involves opening up a kitchen to an adjacent living area or relocating a sink, budget for structural work as a separate line item. It's not a surprise if you plan for it upfront.
Appliances
A mid-range appliance package, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and microwave, typically runs $6,000 to $12,000. A full professional package with Sub-Zero refrigeration and a Wolf range can reach $30,000 to $50,000. AK Renovations doesn't supply appliances directly, but Adam can connect you with local vendors who know this market and offer competitive pricing.
What You Don't Pay For: Surprises
The contractors who lowball estimates make it up in change orders. AK Renovations doesn't work that way. Fixed scope, transparent line items. When Adam gives you a number, that's the number, barring something genuinely unforeseen behind walls or under floors.
"We'd rather give you an honest number upfront and lose a bid than win the job with a low estimate and spend six weeks explaining overages."
Adam Kilgore, Owner, AK Renovations
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