Question 1

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Angi's 2026 guide puts the national average at $26,996, with most homeowners paying $14,592 to $41,617. Its Midwest range is $10,300 to $34,300. A minor remodel runs $10,000 to $20,000, and a complete one $65,000 to $130,000 or more.

Question 2

How much do new kitchen cabinets cost?

Accepted Answer

Angi lists $100 to $300 per linear foot for stock cabinets, $200 to $650 for semi-custom, and $500 to $1,200 for custom. For a full kitchen, most homeowners pay $1,935 to $10,769 for cabinet installation, and the Midwest range is $3,000 to $11,000.

Question 3

Is cabinet refacing worth it?

Accepted Answer

It can be, if the boxes are solid and you like your layout. Angi lists refacing at $4,000 to $13,500, refinishing at $2,000 to $7,000, and painting at $180 to $3,200. Resurfaced cabinets last about 10 to 20 years. See our refacing guide.

Question 4

How long do custom cabinets take?

Accepted Answer

Angi says custom cabinets can take 6 to 8 weeks to build. Design, measuring, delivery, and installation add time, so ask each cabinet maker for a full timeline from signed design to finished install before you plan the rest of the remodel.

Question 5

Do I need a permit to replace kitchen cabinets?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the city. Chicago exempts cabinets and countertops without plumbing or electrical connections. Minneapolis lists cabinets and countertops as exempt. Madison exempts only adding or replacing wall-mounted cabinets. Moving plumbing or wiring usually needs a permit. See your city page.

Question 6

Who pulls the permit, me or the contractor?

Accepted Answer

Agree on this in writing. In Milwaukee, building permits for a one- or two-family home go to the homeowner doing their own work or to a contractor licensed by the State and the City, and electrical permits must be pulled by a licensed electrician. Other cities have their own rules.

Question 7

Do you do the remodel?

Accepted Answer

No. We are a referral service, not a contractor. We pass your request to an independent contractor in your area. That contractor may pay us a referral fee. You do not pay us anything for sending a request.

Question 8

Will a contractor definitely call me?

Accepted Answer

We cannot promise that. We pass your request along, and the contractor may call, text, or email you about your project. If you do not hear back, you are free to contact other companies on your own at any time.

Question 9

Do you check contractors?

Accepted Answer

We do not vet, license, or guarantee contractors. A referral is not an endorsement, so check any contractor yourself before you sign. Ask what license or registration they hold, look it up with the agency that issued it, and ask for proof of insurance.

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