How long does a kitchen remodel in Summerville take?

Kitchen remodels in Summerville 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 Summerville?

Summerville 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 Summerville SC (2026)

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

A kitchen remodel in Summerville SC (29483) typically ranges from $14,000 – $26,000 for a refresh to $70,000 – $130,000+ for a luxury custom scope. The most common tier is a mid-range gut at $34,000 – $62,000. Southeastern Renovation LLC is SC-licensed CLG.127339 and provides fixed-price contracts.

Real, current ranges for a kitchen remodel in Summerville, 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 Summerville SC (29483) ranges from $14,000 – $26,000 for a refresh to $70,000 – $130,000+ for luxury custom. Most homeowners land in the $34,000 – $62,000 mid-range tier for a full functional gut with quality finishes.

Cost by scope

Kitchen Remodel Cost in Summerville SC (2026)
Scope	Typical cost	What it includes
Refresh	$14,000 – $26,000	Cabinet repaint or reface, new counters, new hardware, lighting and appliances. Same footprint.
Mid-range gut	$34,000 – $62,000	New semi-custom or custom cabinetry, quartz counters, tile backsplash, island rework, lighting and appliances. Typical scope in Nexton, Cane Bay, Legend Oaks and White Gables.
Luxury / custom	$70,000 – $130,000+	Custom cabinetry, stone counters, vent hood, pro appliances, walk-in pantry and a reworked layout — usually where a wall between kitchen and living comes out.

What affects kitchen remodel cost in Summerville

Summerville splits into two very different jobs. The newer planned communities — Nexton, Cane Bay, Carnes Crossroads — are 2010s slab-on-grade construction with predictable framing and truss layouts, which keeps a gut on schedule and makes island and wall changes cheap to price. The historic district around Flowertown is a different building altogether: raised crawlspaces, older service runs, and its own architectural review for exterior work. Note the county line matters for permitting — Summerville sits across Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston counties, and Nexton and Cane Bay are in Berkeley. We file wherever the address actually falls.

How Southeastern Renovation prices Summerville 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 Summerville 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 Summerville SC? Between $14,000 – $26,000 and $70,000 – $130,000+, depending on scope. Most projects land in $34,000 – $62,000.

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.