It's the first question every Reno homeowner asks — and the one most contractors dodge. After 65 years of remodeling kitchens here, we'll give you the straight version: real ranges, what moves the number, and where your money actually goes.
The honest 2026 ranges for Reno
- Refresh (counters, paint, hardware, lighting; cabinets stay): roughly $15,000–$35,000
- Mid-range remodel (new cabinets, quartz counters, flooring, same layout): roughly $35,000–$75,000
- Full custom / layout change (walls moved, island added, plumbing and electrical relocated): $75,000–$150,000+
Why such wide ranges? Because three choices dominate every kitchen budget: cabinets, layout changes, and appliances. Everything else is detail.
What actually drives the price
1. Cabinets (30–40% of most budgets)
Stock, semi-custom, or full custom is the biggest fork in the road. If your boxes are sound, refacing can deliver a new-kitchen look for a fraction — we'll tell you honestly if your kitchen qualifies.
2. Layout changes
The moment a sink, range, or wall moves, plumbing and electrical move with it. This is where Banner's in-house C-1 plumbing and C-2 electrical licenses save real money — no markup chain on subcontractors, no waiting between trades.
3. The age of your Reno home
A 1940s Old Southwest bungalow hides different surprises than a 1978 Northwest ranch or a 2004 Spanish Springs tract home. Older homes often need supply-line, venting, or panel upgrades when the walls open — we scope this up front at the estimate, not as a mid-project surprise.
Where to save — and where never to
- Save: cabinet refacing when boxes are good; keeping the layout; mixing one splurge surface with value materials elsewhere
- Never cut: licensed plumbing and electrical, ventilation, and cabinet installation quality — these are the difference between a 5-year kitchen and a 25-year kitchen
What about permits?
Kitchen remodels involving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes require permits in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County. Banner pulls them and meets the inspectors — included, not extra. An unpermitted kitchen can haunt your home sale years later.
Get a real number for your kitchen
Ranges are a starting point; your kitchen is specific. We measure, listen, and give you line-item numbers — free, no pressure. Call (775) 787-1966 or request your estimate.