Kitchen Remodel cost in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh homeowners typically pay $19,100 – $100,700 for kitchen remodel. Local labor and materials price 6% above the national average.
Pittsburgh average
$29,700
Typical low
$19,100
Typical high
$100,700
Per square foot of kitchen
$80 – $265
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What drives Pittsburgh pricing
Local labor
Licensed trade labor in Pittsburgh runs about 106% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits & code
Most Pittsburgh, PA projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate & conditions
Pennsylvania weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Pittsburgh and why.
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Estimated project cost
$12,880 – $18,515
Most homeowners pay around $15,698
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Cost by material in Pittsburgh
Installed Pittsburgh pricing per square foot of kitchen.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $105 – $320 |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $160 – $690 |
| Custom cabinets | $530 – $1,600 |
| Laminate countertop | $21 – $53 |
| Granite countertop | $42 – $105 |
| Quartz countertop | $53 – $160 |
Where the money goes in Pittsburgh
A typical $29,700 Pittsburgh project, broken down by line item.
- Cabinets & hardware30% · $8,910
- Labor & installation22% · $6,534
- Appliances14% · $4,158
- Countertops11% · $3,267
- Flooring7% · $2,079
- Plumbing & electrical9% · $2,673
- Lighting, paint & finishes7% · $2,079
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
- 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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