How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Monmouth County, NJ?
Ballpark 2026 kitchen remodel ranges for Monmouth County, NJ by size and finish, what moves the price and how to budget. (732) 845-6440.
Straight answer: it depends on how big the kitchen is and the finish level you pick. The table below has ballpark ranges for small, medium and large kitchens at 3 finish levels, plus the add-ons that move the number most.
These are budgeting numbers, not a quote. They're based on typical 2026 project costs in Monmouth County and Central New Jersey. Your real price comes in a written, line-by-line proposal after a free in-home design consult.
The ranges
| Kitchen size | Standard | Premium | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmallUnder 120 sq ft | $25,000–$35,000 | $35,000–$52,000 | $52,000–$75,000 |
| Medium120-200 sq ft | $30,000–$42,000 | $42,000–$65,000 | $65,000–$95,000 |
| Large200+ sq ft | $40,000–$55,000 | $55,000–$85,000 | $85,000–$140,000 |
| Add-on | Ballpark range |
|---|---|
| Move sink, gas or plumbing | $4,000–$9,000 |
| Add a new island | $6,000–$14,000 |
| Remove or open a wall | $8,000–$20,000 |
| New flooring throughout | $4,000–$10,000 |
Ballpark ranges for budgeting only, based on typical 2026 project costs in Monmouth County and Central New Jersey. Not a quote, an offer or a price we can lock in. Your price depends on your home, your materials and the scope. It comes in a written, line-by-line proposal after a free in-home design consult. Plumbing by our sister company, FIXALL Plumbing Heating & Air, NJ Master Plumber Lic. #36BI01212500.
Standard is quality builder-grade. Premium is the middle of the road. Luxury is custom and high-end. The add-ons stack on top of the room.
What moves the number
- Layout. Keeping the sink, range and fridge where they are costs less than moving them. Moving the sink, gas or other plumbing is its own line in the table.
- Walls. Opening the kitchen to the dining room is a big upgrade and its own add-on. A bearing wall needs a beam, and that costs more.
- Cabinets. Usually the biggest single choice in the room. Stock, semi-custom and custom are three different price worlds.
- Counters. Quartz, granite and other stone vary by slab, edge and how many seams you need.
- An island. Adding one is its own line. It also needs walking room around it, so it doesn't fit every kitchen.
- Floors. New flooring through the whole first floor is another add-on.
- What's behind the walls. You find out when they open. More on that below.
Older houses, bigger cushion
A lot of Monmouth County kitchens sit in houses from the 1950s to the 1970s. Half the homes in Hazlet were built by 1965. In Middletown, by 1970. In Little Silver, by 1958.
Older walls can hide old wiring, tired pipes, missing insulation or a floor that isn't level. None of that shows up until demo day. Keep a cushion in the budget, and make it bigger the older the house is. Homes built before 1978 need lead-safe work practices. Ask us how we handle it.
How to budget, step by step
- Find your kitchen size in the table: small, medium or large.
- Pick a finish level: Standard, Premium or Luxury.
- Add the add-ons you already know you want.
- Keep a cushion for surprises.
- Book the free consult and get the real number in writing.
How long does it take?
It depends on the scope and on cabinet lead times, which are often the longest wait in the whole job. Your proposal comes with a realistic schedule before any work starts. We don't promise dates on a website.
Do you need a permit?
New cabinets, counters and floors in the same spots are usually ordinary maintenance in New Jersey, with no permit. Moving a wall, the sink or a gas line, or adding circuits, usually needs one. The details are in our NJ remodeling permit guide.
Next step
See what goes into a kitchen job on our kitchen remodeling page, then book your free in-home design consult. Or call (732) 845-6440, Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
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