How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Dallas?

A DFW kitchen remodel runs $15K–$25K for a refresh (counters, paint, refinish cabinets), $35K–$55K for new semi-custom cabinets with the same layout, and $75K–$150K+ for custom cabinets with layout changes. We give you a fixed-price tier before any demo starts.

Do you handle permits?

Yes. Every project that requires a City of Dallas or municipal permit — structural, plumbing relocation, electrical service upgrade, HVAC replacement — we pull and close. The cost is itemized in your written scope.

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A refresh is 1–2 weeks. A full tile + vanity + shower reconfigure is 4–6 weeks. A gut-and-replumb spa bath is 6–10 weeks. We schedule materials before demo so the project doesn't sit idle waiting on backorders.

Is financing available?

Yes. Hearth partners with TrueForm to offer 60-second prequalification with no impact on credit score — terms up to 12 years, monthly payments often lower than a credit-card minimum on the same balance.

3-year workmanship warranty on every project. Manufacturer warranties on appliances, fixtures, and HVAC equipment pass through to you. Maintenance-plan members get extended warranty support on covered systems.

Are you licensed and insured?

Texas doesn't require a state residential general contractor license, but we carry general liability and workers' comp insurance on every project. HVAC work is performed under TDLR ACR license (number on the relevant project paperwork).

What's the difference between Good, Better, and Best?

Good is a refresh — keep the layout, upgrade the surfaces. Better is a reconfigure — new cabinetry or fixtures with the same footprint. Best is a full custom build with layout changes, premium materials, and designer-led finish selection. Each tier has a fixed price.

Kitchen Remodel Timeline: What to Expect in Dallas–Fort Worth

Weeks 1–2: Scope, design, and selections

The first two weeks are about getting decisions made on paper, not on the job site. We confirm the scope, set allowances, finalize the layout, and lock the cabinet specification (door style, finish, hardware, configuration). Cabinet and countertop selections drive the schedule because they have the longest lead times — semi-custom cabinets are 6–10 weeks from order, custom can be 12+ weeks, and quartz fabrication runs 1–2 weeks after templating.

We also run the permit application during this window. City of Dallas, Plano, Frisco, and most DFW jurisdictions process residential kitchen permits in 5–14 business days when plans are complete and signed off by the homeowner. Permit fees are itemized in the scope.

Week 3: Ordering and pre-construction

Materials are ordered. Trade schedules are confirmed for every phase. Site protection is planned (floor protection paths, dust barriers, scheduled utility shutoffs). We agree with you on a temporary kitchen plan — usually a microwave, coffee maker, and small fridge in another room — and confirm where deliveries will be received. This is the planning week that prevents the schedule from slipping later.

Weeks 4–5: Demo and rough-ins

Existing finishes come out — cabinets, counters, flooring, fixtures, and any drywall that's being opened for rough-in changes. The plumber relocates supply and drain lines per the plan; the electrician runs new circuits and any panel upgrade; the HVAC tech adjusts ductwork or registers if the layout requires it. Inspections happen before walls close so any issues are fixed at the cheapest possible moment.

In older DFW homes (pre-1985), this is also when surprises tend to show up — galvanized supply lines that need replacing, knob-and-tube wiring in the attic, cast iron drains under slab. We've scoped enough DFW kitchens to budget for the most likely issues as a separate line item upfront so you're not surprised.

Weeks 6–7: Drywall, cabinets, and surfaces

Drywall is installed, taped, floated, and primed. Cabinets arrive and get set — bases first, then uppers, then any tall pantry runs. Counters get templated once cabinets are fully set; the fabricator measures the exact installed dimensions, then quartz or stone is cut and installed 7–10 days later. Backsplash starts going up once counters are in.

Weeks 8–9: Trim, paint, and final install

Backsplash finishes. Lighting fixtures, faucets, and disposal go in. Cabinet hardware (pulls, knobs) installs. Trim work — toe kicks, crown, scribe molding — closes the cabinetry detail. Appliances are installed and tested. Final paint cleans up any wall touch-ups. Floors get a final clean.

Final walkthrough

The walkthrough is methodical. We open every cabinet, test every drawer, run the disposal, fire up the cooktop, check the dishwasher cycle, and inspect every visible joint and surface. If something needs adjustment, it goes on the punch list and we close it before final payment is released. You receive a project binder with the scope document, every change order, every warranty, every manufacturer manual, and the 3-year workmanship warranty on file.

Variations on the timeline

Cosmetic refresh (refinish + counters + paint): 2–3 weeks construction, 4–5 weeks total.
Mid-range reconfigure (new cabinets, same footprint): 6–8 weeks construction, 10–12 weeks total.
Full custom with layout changes: 10–14 weeks construction, 14–18 weeks total.
Whole-home including kitchen: 16–24 weeks total, kitchen runs in parallel with other rooms.

These ranges are based on actual DFW project data, not industry averages. Your specific project will land inside one of these brackets once we finalize scope.