How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Phoenix, AZ? (2025 Guide)

The Honest Answer

Kitchen remodel costs in the Phoenix metro range from $30,000 to $150,000+, depending on the scope, materials, and whether you are working with a design-build firm or piecing together your own team.

We get asked about cost on nearly every first call. Here is the breakdown we walk homeowners through before we ever talk numbers.

What Drives Kitchen Remodel Cost in Arizona

1. Square Footage and Layout Changes

The most expensive thing you can do in a kitchen remodel is move plumbing or structural walls. If your existing layout works, keeping it largely intact will save $10,000 to $30,000 compared to opening walls and relocating the sink or stove.

A straight cabinet swap with new countertops in an existing layout: $30,000 to $60,000

A full gut and reconfiguration with new layout: $70,000 to $150,000+

2. Cabinetry

Cabinetry is typically 30 to 40 percent of your total kitchen budget. In the Phoenix market:

• Stock cabinets (Home Depot, IKEA): $5,000 to $15,000 installed
• Semi-custom cabinets: $15,000 to $35,000 installed
• Custom cabinetry: $35,000 to $80,000+ installed

Most of the kitchens we build at Veritas use semi-custom or full custom cabinetry. The difference in quality, finish, and longevity over 20 years makes custom the better long-term investment for most of our clients.

3. Countertops

Countertop material has a wide cost range:

• Laminate: $1,500 to $3,000
• Quartz: $4,000 to $10,000
• Granite: $3,500 to $9,000
• Quartzite (natural stone): $6,000 to $18,000
• Marble: $8,000 to $20,000+

Waterfall island edges and bookmatched slabs add cost but dramatically elevate the finished look.

4. Appliances

Appliances are separate from the construction cost but need to be budgeted together:

• Mid-grade package (KitchenAid, Bosch): $5,000 to $12,000
• High-end package (Wolf, Sub-Zero, Thermador): $15,000 to $40,000+

We help our clients select appliances during the design phase so everything is spec'd and ordered before we break ground.

5. Labor and General Contractor Markup

In the Phoenix metro, skilled labor costs have increased significantly since 2020. Expect:

• Tile work: $8 to $20 per sq ft installed
• Electrical: $75 to $125 per hour
• Plumbing: $85 to $150 per hour
• Painting: $3 to $6 per sq ft

When you work with a design-build firm like Veritas, labor is coordinated under one contract. You are not managing four separate trade relationships or dealing with scheduling gaps between them.

Real Project Examples from the Phoenix Area

Scottsdale Kitchen Remodel: $87,000

1,400 sq ft home, 280 sq ft kitchen. Custom cabinetry, quartzite waterfall island, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range, new lighting, relocated sink. 10-week build.

Mesa Kitchen Update: $44,000

Existing layout kept intact. Semi-custom white shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, new backsplash, new lighting, new appliances. 6-week build.

Gilbert Full Kitchen and Dining Expansion: $134,000

Load-bearing wall removed to open kitchen to dining room. Full custom cabinetry, marble countertops, appliance alcove, butler pantry added, new hardwood flooring throughout. 16-week build.

What Is Not Included in Kitchen Remodel Quotes

Be aware that most contractor quotes do not include:

• Appliances (often quoted separately)
• Design fees (at Veritas, the design fee is credited toward construction)
• Permit fees (typically $500 to $2,000 in Maricopa County)
• Temporary kitchen setup if needed

At Veritas, we present a single all-in proposal so there are no line items that surprise you after you sign.

The 3D Walkthrough Before You Commit

Before we quote a single dollar, we build your kitchen in photorealistic 3D. You walk through the finished space on screen, approve every cabinet door style, countertop material, and fixture. Only then do we build a precise proposal.

This eliminates the "that is not what I envisioned" conversation after construction is done.

Schedule a free in-home walkthrough with our owner to discuss your kitchen project.