How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in Charleston?

Short answer: A kitchen remodel in Charleston, SC typically costs $25,000 to $60,000 for a mid-range project with new cabinets, quartz counters, backsplash, and appliances — that's where most Charleston kitchens land. A cabinet-only swap that keeps the same layout runs $8,000 to $15,000 installed. High-end custom kitchens with wall removals, island additions, and specialty finishes start around $75,000.

What Do Charleston Kitchens Cost at Each Level?

Tier	Typical cost	What it covers	On-site time
Cabinet-only swap	$8,000–$15,000	Same footprint, new cabinets (often the KCD Essential line)	3–5 days
Mid-range remodel	$25,000–$60,000	New cabinets (DL Shaker or KCD mid-line), counters, backsplash, appliances	3–5 weeks
High-end custom	$75,000+	Full gut, wall removals, island additions, GHI or custom lines	6–10 weeks

What Pushes a Kitchen Remodel Up or Down the Range?

• Layout changes. Keeping the sink, range, and fridge where they are is the biggest money-saver. Moving plumbing, gas, or walls adds labor and trades.
• Cabinet line. We carry three lines at factory-direct pricing — KCD, DL Cabinetry, and GHI — at different price points.
• Countertops. Quartz, granite, butcher block, and laminate all land at different costs.
• Structural work. Older Charleston homes can hide surprises once walls open up.
• Appliances and fixtures you choose to add to the project.

Why Is Factory-Direct Pricing Lower?

As an authorized dealer, we order cabinets straight from the factory, so there's no retail markup between you and the manufacturer. Our own in-house crew installs them, so there's no subcontractor margin stacked on top either. See how it works on our kitchen remodeling page.

How Do You Keep Your Kitchen in Budget?

1. Keep the existing footprint if the layout works for you.
2. Make every selection before cabinets are ordered — changes after ordering cost time and money.
3. Spend on the boxes, not just the doors. In Lowcountry humidity, construction matters — read what humidity does to kitchen cabinets.
4. Ask for an itemized quote so you can see exactly where the money goes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the estimate free?

Yes. The in-home measure, the 3D design, and the written quote are all free. You get an itemized quote — cabinets, countertops, labor, and fixtures broken out separately — usually within about a week of the visit.

Why are the cost ranges so wide?

Kitchen size, layout changes, cabinet line, and countertop material all swing the total. A small galley kitchen with a cabinet swap and a large open-plan kitchen with a new island are very different projects. The itemized quote narrows it to your exact number.

Is there a warranty?

Our kitchen remodels include a 1-year workmanship warranty, and our own crew handles the install from demo to final walk-through.

Charleston Kitchen and Bath Services is a family-operated cabinet dealer and installer based in North Charleston, serving Charleston and the Tri-County since 1990. Browse finished kitchens in our project gallery.

Last updated: October 2026