Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Kitchen remodeling in Fabens typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a full project, with smaller refreshes and partial remodels starting around $9,000. Most of the kitchens we work on here are owner-built colonia-style homes or older manufactured houses that were added onto over the years, so the real work usually starts with figuring out what’s behind the walls before we talk about what goes on top of them. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Fabens, call us at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come out, walk the space with you, and give you a written estimate with every allowance spelled out on paper before anything gets ordered.
Our Kitchen Remodeling team works in Fabens regularly, and we know the houses out here. That matters more than you might think when the job involves moving a sink wall or opening up a bearing wall in a home that’s been added onto three times since the 1970s.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Fabens’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When you call about a kitchen remodel in Fabens, you’re not getting a franchise dispatcher in another state. You get a live person on the phone, and when we say we’ll be there, the person who shows up carries the Barrett name on the truck and on the uniform.
Fabens homeowners have been burned before. We hear it on almost every estimate: a company quoted one number over the phone, then the crew showed up and suddenly the price changed at the door. That’s not how we work. Every scope, every allowance, every price change here gets handed to you as a written change order before a single nail moves. You’ll know what you’re paying and why.
The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him. We pull permits and get inspections signed on every eligible kitchen remodel in Fabens, because the last contractor most people used told them permits were optional. They’re not, and we won’t pretend they are.
We’re not a stranger to our Fabens service area. Fabens sits right in the middle of the El Paso County Water Improvement District’s irrigation network, and that changes how a kitchen addition or remodel needs to be planned. We’ll talk more about that below, but the short version is this: you want a contractor who knows what’s under the slab before they start cutting into it.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Fabens
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Fabens means something different than it does in a newer subdivision in El Paso. These homes were often built and expanded in stages, so a “full” remodel usually includes correcting framing, leveling floors, and bringing old electrical and plumbing up to current county code before the pretty stuff goes in. We handle all of it: demolition, structural work, rough-in, drywall, cabinetry, countertops, tile, and finish. One crew, one contract, one phone number to call when you have a question.
Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria or quartz countertops, and we’ll help you pick what makes sense for a Fabens kitchen, not just what looks good in a showroom. In higher-moisture homes near the irrigation laterals, we recommend cabinet materials that handle humidity shifts better than cheap particleboard boxes. The same goes for countertop seams near windows that catch the afternoon sun at 105 degrees. Materials matter here.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Tile work in Fabens has to account for heat and movement. The clay soils under these homes expand and contract with irrigation cycles, and that puts stress on grout lines and floor transitions. We use flexible thinsets and movement joints where they’re needed, so your backsplash and floor tile won’t crack the first summer after we leave. Backsplash installation in Fabens typically runs $800 to $2,500 depending on the material and square footage.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Most Fabens kitchens weren’t designed, they accumulated. A wall came out here, a stove moved there, a window got covered, a doorway got widened. Part of our job is helping you see what the space could be when the layout actually works. We’ll draw it up, walk you through options, and give you a line-item estimate so you can decide what’s worth doing now and what can wait.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fabens
We install brands you can look up yourself, not mystery materials off the back of a van, including our Windows & Doors in Fabens. In Fabens kitchens, we’ve put in Simonton windows above sinks, Ply Gem exterior door systems, and PGT impact-rated units when homeowners want real protection from blowing sand and summer storms. If you already have one of these brands in your home, we can service it and match new work to it. We keep common parts stocked, and if something needs to be ordered, we tell you the lead time before you sign anything.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Fabens Homes
- Unpermitted additions and wiring: Colonias in the 79838 ZIP grew incrementally, and a lot of that work never got permitted. Before we touch a kitchen, we check what’s legal and what isn’t, then bring the rough-in up to El Paso County code so your remodel passes inspection and doesn’t bite the next owner.
- Foundation movement from irrigation-fed clay: The acequia network keeps subsurface soils wet even when the surface looks bone dry. That causes heave and settling that cracks tile, twists door frames, and pulls cabinets off the wall. We plan for movement with proper shimming, flexible transitions, and structural fixes where the slab has actually failed.
- Caliche hardpan under the slab: Digging footings for a kitchen island or a small addition in Fabens means hitting caliche within the first foot or two. Jackhammers and caliche-rated buckets are standard equipment for us out here, not an upcharge surprise.
- Summer heat wrecking fresh concrete and finishes: At 105-plus degrees, concrete loses moisture too fast and cracks if it’s not cured properly. We adjust pour schedules, use evaporation retarders, and protect fresh finishes from blowing sand during spring wind events. This is local knowledge, not something you learn in a franchise training manual.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Fabens, TX
Let’s talk real numbers for the 79838 market, because you should know the range before you decide whether to pick up the phone. A full kitchen remodel in Fabens runs $14,000 to $45,000. A small or partial kitchen remodel starts around $9,000 and goes to $20,000 depending on how much structural or code work is hiding in the walls. Cabinet installation runs $4,000 to $13,000. Countertop installation runs $2,000 to $6,500. A kitchen island runs $3,000 to $10,000. Backsplash runs $800 to $2,500. These numbers assume we’re working in a colonia-style home or older manufactured house where some remediation is likely. If your rough-in is already up to code, your price will land lower in the range. If you’ve got unpermitted wiring and a floor that’s settled two inches, we’ll show you exactly what that costs in writing before we start.
Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. No trip charge inside the county, and we’ll give you a written line-item quote, not a verbal ballpark.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fabens
While this page focuses on Fabens, our crews also cover San Elizario, Horizon City, Socorro, and the Socorro Mission Number 1 Colonia area. If you’re nearby and looking for Bathroom Remodeling in Fabens or need Roofing in Fabens, we handle those trades with the same written change orders and 90-Day Done Right Promise. One call covers all of it.
Serving Fabens, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fabens area and know this community well, and we also offer Fence Installation in Fabens. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Kitchen Remodeling in Fabens
We can usually get an estimate on your calendar within a few days, and start dates depend on permit turnaround and material lead times, not on how far you are from a big-city office. Call us and we’ll give you a realistic schedule in writing.
Yes. We work throughout the 79838 ZIP code, including the older colonia neighborhoods and the manufactured home lots. We know the roads and we know the houses out here.
Fabens prices are generally in line with the El Paso metro, but local conditions can add cost: caliche digging, unpermitted work needing correction, and foundation movement from irrigation-fed clay. A full remodel here runs $14,000 to $45,000, and you’ll see exactly why on your written estimate.
Yes. When we find old wiring, plumbing, or framing that was never permitted, we show you what needs to be brought up to El Paso County code and what it costs, in writing, before we touch it. We don’t hide it and we don’t leave it. Permits get pulled and inspections get signed on every eligible job.
Every kitchen remodel we do comes with our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. No fine print, no runaround. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask us about it directly.
Ready to Talk About Your Fabens Kitchen?
We’re owner-operated, we’re local, and we answer our own phone. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free kitchen remodel estimate in Fabens. You’ll get a written scope, written allowances, and a face you’ll see again at the hardware store. Ask for Tom.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fabens since 1998.