Kitchen Remodel cost in Metairie, LA
Metairie homeowners typically pay $17,500 – $92,200 for kitchen remodel. Local labor and materials price 3% below the national average.
Metairie average
$27,200
Typical low
$17,500
Typical high
$92,200
Per square foot of kitchen
$73 – $245
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What drives Metairie pricing
Local labor
Licensed trade labor in Metairie runs about 97% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits & code
Most Metairie, LA projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate & conditions
Louisiana weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Metairie and why.
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Estimated project cost
$11,753 – $16,905
Most homeowners pay around $14,329
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Cost by material in Metairie
Installed Metairie pricing per square foot of kitchen.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $97 – $290 |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $145 – $630 |
| Custom cabinets | $485 – $1,450 |
| Laminate countertop | $19 – $49 |
| Granite countertop | $39 – $97 |
| Quartz countertop | $49 – $145 |
Where the money goes in Metairie
A typical $27,200 Metairie project, broken down by line item.
- Cabinets & hardware30% · $8,160
- Labor & installation22% · $5,984
- Appliances14% · $3,808
- Countertops11% · $2,992
- Flooring7% · $1,904
- Plumbing & electrical9% · $2,448
- Lighting, paint & finishes7% · $1,904
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Metairie quotes but rarely in the headline price.
Kitchen island (new)
Relocate plumbing
New electrical circuits & panel work
Range hood venting to exterior
Tile backsplash
Hardwood flooring
Per square foot installed
Permits
Ways to save in Metairie
- Keep the plumbing and range where they are — moving them is the single biggest hidden cost.
- Reface or paint solid cabinet boxes instead of replacing: saves 60–70% of the cabinet line.
- Buy appliances during Black Friday or Memorial Day sales and store them until install week.
- Choose quartz remnants for small counters and islands.
- Order everything before demo day — delays are what turn a 6-week job into a 4-month job.
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