Kitchen Remodel Cost in Frisco, TX: 2026 Price Guide

Frisco is one of the fastest-growing and most affluent cities in the DFW metroplex, and kitchen remodeling budgets reflect that. Median home values sit consistently above $500,000, the housing stock skews newer and larger, and Frisco homeowners tend to put more into their kitchens than anyone else in Collin County. If you are planning a kitchen remodel in Frisco in 2026, here is what you can realistically expect to pay, what pushes the number up or down, and where the money earns its keep.

The short version first. A mid-range kitchen remodel in Frisco runs $30,000-$55,000. A minor refresh with new countertops, hardware and paint starts around $18,000. A full custom kitchen with premium cabinetry and professional appliances regularly passes $75,000, and a luxury reconfiguration can reach $130,000 or more. Timelines stretch from 2-3 weeks for a refresh to 10-16 weeks at the top. For what a full-service project includes at each of those levels, see our kitchen remodeling in Frisco, TX page; the rest of this guide is about the numbers.

Kitchen remodel cost by scope

Every kitchen project falls into one of four categories. Knowing which one matches your goals before you call a contractor prevents scope creep and budget surprises, because the tier sets the cabinet approach, the appliance budget and the timeline all at once.

Minor refresh: $18,000-$28,000

Paint, hardware, countertops, sink, backsplash and lighting updates, with the cabinet boxes and the layout left where they are. Plan on 2-3 weeks.

Mid-range remodel: $28,000-$55,000

Semi-custom cabinets, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, new appliances and an updated layout. Plan on 4-7 weeks.

Full custom renovation: $55,000-$90,000

Full custom cabinetry, premium countertops, professional appliances, an island and open-concept work. Plan on 7-12 weeks.

Luxury: $90,000-$130,000+

Designer cabinetry, quartzite or marble counters, Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances and a full structural reconfiguration of the room. Plan on 10-16 weeks.

What drives kitchen remodel costs in Frisco

Six line items decide where a Frisco kitchen lands inside those ranges. Cabinets lead by a wide margin. The rest depend on how large the room is and how much of the layout you want to change.

Cabinetry, the single biggest line item

Cabinets represent 30-40% of a full kitchen remodel budget in Frisco. Semi-custom cabinets run $15,000-$30,000 installed for a typical Frisco kitchen; full custom cabinetry runs $30,000-$60,000+. When the existing layout is sound, cabinet refacing is the middle path at $6,000-$12,000. Custom cabinets also take 6-10 weeks to manufacture, so the cabinet decision sets the schedule as much as it sets the budget.

Countertops and surface selection

Frisco kitchens skew large, 200 to 350+ square feet in many communities, and the counter footprint scales with the room. Quartz runs $65-$120 per square foot installed; granite runs $55-$95 per square foot. A typical Frisco kitchen with 60-80 linear feet of countertop lands at $4,000-$9,000 in quartz, and more in natural stone. Quartz is the most popular choice in 2026: durable, low-maintenance and available in every style. Quartzite is gaining ground with homeowners who want natural stone with better durability than marble, and both hold resale value well in the Frisco market.

Appliances

Standard appliance packages run $4,000-$8,000 for mid-grade brands. Homeowners in Frisco’s premium neighborhoods frequently choose professional-grade packages from Sub-Zero, Wolf and Miele, which start at $15,000 and can pass $35,000 for a full suite.

Open-concept layout changes

Removing a non-load-bearing wall adds $3,000-$7,000. Removing a load-bearing wall, which needs a structural beam and engineer approval, adds $8,000-$18,000. The gap between the two is the beam and the engineering, not the demolition.

Islands

A basic island with storage and a countertop runs $3,000-$6,000. A full waterfall-edge island with seating, electrical and a prep sink adds $8,000-$15,000 to the project.

Moving the sink or dishwasher

Relocating the sink or dishwasher means rerouting drain lines. Frisco homes sit on slab foundations, so that means cutting the slab, which typically adds $2,500-$6,000 to the project. Decide early whether the sink stays put; that one choice moves the number by thousands before a single finish is picked.

Frisco kitchen remodel cost vs. neighboring cities

Frisco sits at the top of the Collin County range. Newer construction, larger kitchens and buyers who expect high-end finishes all push the number up. Here is how the full range compares across the cities around it.

• Frisco, TX: $18K-$130K+. Premium market. Newer homes with large kitchens, and buyers who expect high-end finishes.
• Plano, TX: $15K-$90K. A mix of older and newer stock, with strong ROI on mid-range remodels.
• Allen, TX: $15K-$75K. A growing market with high demand for quality semi-custom kitchens.
• McKinney, TX: $14K-$80K. A broad range, because historic district homes differ from new Stonebridge Ranch construction.
• The Colony, TX: $12K-$55K. A more affordable labor pool and solid value on mid-range kitchen remodels.
• Little Elm, TX: $14K-$65K. A growing community where newer construction increasingly asks for upgrades.

Does a kitchen remodel add value in Frisco?

A major kitchen remodel in DFW returns approximately 55-65% of its cost at resale. In Frisco specifically, a well-executed mid-range kitchen remodel is often the difference between a home sitting on the market and one receiving multiple offers. If resale is part of the plan, these upgrades carry the most weight with Frisco buyers:

• Countertop upgrade to quartz or stone. High visual impact and strong ROI; buyers notice it immediately.
• Cabinet hardware and soft-close drawers. An inexpensive upgrade that signals quality throughout the room.
• Under-cabinet LED lighting. Changes both usability and appearance for $800-$2,000.
• Open-concept wall removal. Consistently cited by Frisco real estate agents as a top-value upgrade.
• Appliance upgrade to stainless or panel-ready. Visual cohesion that photographs well in a listing.

The sequence of a Frisco kitchen remodel

The payment schedule in a good contract doubles as the build sequence. Each milestone below is a point where money changes hands, and each one has a decision that needs to be finished before the crew reaches it.

Put together, a minor refresh takes 2-3 weeks, a mid-range remodel with new cabinets 4-7 weeks, and a full custom renovation with structural changes 8-14 weeks. Most Frisco homeowners stay in the house for all of it. A microwave, a mini fridge and an electric kettle in the dining room or garage cover the 2-6 weeks without a working kitchen.

Questions to ask before hiring a kitchen contractor in Frisco

The answers matter more than the questions. Here is what a good answer sounds like for the five we hear most often.

What credentials should a Frisco kitchen contractor have?

An honest answer starts with the fact that Texas has no state-level credential for general contractors. What you can check is whether the contractor pulls every permit and uses plumbers and electricians who hold TDLR trade credentials. A contractor who claims a state general contractor credential is describing something Texas does not issue.

Who designs the cabinet layout?

A good answer: in-house design software and a 3D rendering delivered before the cabinets are ordered, so you are approving a drawing rather than a description.

Do you pull permits?

Yes, always. We handle the City of Frisco permit process for all structural, plumbing and electrical work.

What is your payment schedule?

Typically a 10% deposit, milestone payments at demo, cabinet install and countertop, and 10% on the final walkthrough.

How do you handle unexpected issues?

A written change order before any additional work begins. No verbal authorizations, in either direction.

Where Frisco kitchen budgets go wrong

Most of the overruns we see in Frisco trace back to one of five decisions that were made late, or never made at all:

Ready to remodel your kitchen in Frisco?

Online calculators cannot account for your specific kitchen layout or cabinet run dimensions, and those two things decide most of the number. UHS Remodeling serves Frisco and all of the DFW metroplex with detailed, transparent estimates, no pressure and no obligation. Start with an in-home visit through our contact page, or read what a full Frisco kitchen remodel includes at each tier before you call.

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