Kitchen Remodel cost in Wilmington, NC
Wilmington homeowners typically pay $17,800 – $94,100 for kitchen remodel. Local labor and materials price 1% below the national average.
Wilmington average
$27,700
Typical low
$17,800
Typical high
$94,100
Per square foot of kitchen
$74 – $250
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What drives Wilmington pricing
Local labor
Licensed trade labor in Wilmington runs about 99% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits & code
Most Wilmington, NC projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate & conditions
North Carolina weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Wilmington and why.
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Estimated project cost
$11,914 – $17,710
Most homeowners pay around $14,812
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Cost by material in Wilmington
Installed Wilmington pricing per square foot of kitchen.
| Option | Installed cost |
|---|---|
| Stock cabinets | $99 – $295 |
| Semi-custom cabinets | $150 – $645 |
| Custom cabinets | $495 – $1,500 |
| Laminate countertop | $20 – $50 |
| Granite countertop | $40 – $99 |
| Quartz countertop | $50 – $150 |
Where the money goes in Wilmington
A typical $27,700 Wilmington project, broken down by line item.
- Cabinets & hardware30% · $8,310
- Labor & installation22% · $6,094
- Appliances14% · $3,878
- Countertops11% · $3,047
- Flooring7% · $1,939
- Plumbing & electrical9% · $2,493
- Lighting, paint & finishes7% · $1,939
Common add-ons
Extras that show up on Wilmington 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 Wilmington
- 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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