How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Fairfax, VA? (2026 Real Numbers)

Real 2026 kitchen remodel pricing from completed Fairfax, VA projects — pull-and-replace, mid-range, and full custom budgets with line-item breakdowns.

A Fairfax, VA kitchen remodel in 2026 runs between $28,000 and $120,000+, depending on scope, cabinet grade, and whether you're moving walls or plumbing.

Fairfax kitchen remodel cost by scope (2026)

Scope	Typical Range	Timeline
Pull-and-replace (same layout)	$28,000 – $45,000	3–5 weeks
Mid-range remodel (new layout, semi-custom cabinets)	$50,000 – $75,000	6–9 weeks
Full custom (walls moved, high-end finishes)	$85,000 – $150,000+	10–14 weeks

Line-item breakdown for a mid-range Fairfax kitchen

Cabinets — $12,000–$22,000 (semi-custom shaker or slim shaker)
Countertops — $4,500–$8,500 (quartz, ~45 sq ft)
Appliances — $6,000–$15,000
Plumbing + gas — $2,500–$5,000
Electrical + lighting — $3,000–$6,000
Flooring — $3,500–$7,000
Tile backsplash — $1,800–$3,500
Demo + disposal — $1,500–$2,800
Design + project management — $4,000–$8,000
Permits (Fairfax County) — $400–$1,200

What pushes the price up

Moving the sink or range — new plumbing runs and vent stack rework add $3K–$8K.
Removing a load-bearing wall — engineer stamp + beam install adds $5K–$12K.
Custom cabinets vs. semi-custom — jumps the cabinet line from $18K to $35K+.
High-end appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele) — can add $15K–$30K on their own.

How to keep a Fairfax kitchen remodel on budget

Keep the layout — plumbing and gas are the most expensive things to move.
Choose quartz over natural stone — durable and 30–40% cheaper installed.
Go semi-custom shaker or slim shaker cabinets — 95% of the look at 60% of the cost.
Pre-pick every finish before demo day so no crew waits on decisions.

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