How long does a kitchen remodel in Downtown Charleston take?

Kitchen remodels in Downtown Charleston typically take 4–8 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. A refresh is 2–3 weeks; a mid-range gut is 5–7 weeks; a luxury/custom kitchen with structural changes runs 8–12 weeks.

Do I need a permit or HOA approval for a kitchen remodel in Downtown Charleston?

Downtown Charleston requires a residential remodel permit for any structural, plumbing, or electrical work. Interior finish-only work sometimes qualifies for a minor-repair exemption. HOA/DRB approval depends on your specific subdivision. Southeastern Renovation handles all permit filings and HOA/DRB submittals on your behalf as part of the fixed price.

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Kitchen Remodel Cost in Downtown Charleston SC (2026)

Q: How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Downtown Charleston SC?

A kitchen remodel in Downtown Charleston SC (29401) typically ranges from $20,000 – $36,000 for a refresh to $105,000 – $195,000+ for a luxury custom scope. The most common tier is a mid-range gut at $52,000 – $95,000. Southeastern Renovation LLC is SC-licensed CLG.127339 and provides fixed-price contracts.

Real, current ranges for a kitchen remodel in Downtown Charleston, based on projects Southeastern Renovation delivered in the last 24 months. Fixed-price contracts, SC License CLG.127339, BBB A+ accredited.

Quick answer: kitchen remodel in Downtown Charleston SC (29401) ranges from $20,000 – $36,000 for a refresh to $105,000 – $195,000+ for luxury custom. Most homeowners land in the $52,000 – $95,000 mid-range tier for a full functional gut with quality finishes.

Cost by scope

Kitchen Remodel Cost in Downtown Charleston SC (2026)
Scope	Typical cost	What it includes
Refresh	$20,000 – $36,000	Cabinet repaint or reface, new counters, new fixtures and lighting. Existing layout and existing openings kept.
Mid-range gut	$52,000 – $95,000	New cabinetry, quartz or marble counters, tile backsplash, appliances and lighting, with the plaster, framing and service runs of a pre-war house put right as they are opened up. Typical scope in Harleston Village, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Radcliffeborough and Wagener Terrace.
Luxury / custom	$105,000 – $195,000+	Custom inset cabinetry, slab counters, plaster hood, pro range, panelled appliances, and joinery detailed to match existing period trim. Typical South of Broad and in the French Quarter.

What affects kitchen remodel cost in Downtown Charleston

Downtown is the most constrained market we work in, and the cost drivers are the building rather than the finishes. Peninsula houses carry plaster over lath, framing that is rarely square, service runs that were added long after the house was built, and — in the older stock — earthquake bolts and rods that must not be disturbed. Access is its own line item: no driveway, permit parking, and dumpster placement that has to be arranged rather than assumed. Interior work usually does NOT need Board of Architectural Review approval; the BAR is triggered by anything that changes what the street can see, including windows, doors and any exterior venting. We handle that submittal.

How Southeastern Renovation prices Downtown Charleston kitchen remodels

We build every kitchen remodel on a fixed-price contract — the number you sign is the number you pay. Change orders exist only when you change the scope; they never appear because we mismeasured or missed a code requirement.

Every Downtown Charleston project includes: dedicated project manager, permit filing on your behalf, HOA/DRB submittal if required, daily jobsite cleanup, and a 1-year workmanship warranty.

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Frequently asked

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Downtown Charleston SC? Between $20,000 – $36,000 and $105,000 – $195,000+, depending on scope. Most projects land in $52,000 – $95,000.

How long does it take? 4–8 weeks door-to-door for most gut remodels; 2–3 weeks for a refresh.

Do I need a permit? Yes for structural/plumbing/electrical work. We file every permit on your behalf.

Do I need HOA / DRB approval? Depends on your subdivision — we submit the ARC/DRB paperwork before demo starts.