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A full kitchen remodel in Grapevine typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 depending on scope, materials, and whether your home triggers DFW Airport proximity requirements like FAA height review or sound-attenuation upgrades. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, founded in 1998 and owner-operated by Tom Barrett, and we’ve been remodeling kitchens in Grapevine long enough to know which jobs need the extra permitting steps and which ones don’t. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get Tom or one of his sons on the line, not a call center.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Grapevine’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Most Grapevine homeowners we meet have already dealt with a contractor who gave them one price over the phone and a different number when the truck pulled up. That’s not how we work. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and our customers have had enough surprises.
Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. You’ll also find his sons running crews in Grapevine most days, because this is a family operation, not a franchise dispatching strangers. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and we pull permits and sign inspections on every eligible kitchen remodel in Grapevine. That’s especially important here, where DFW Airport proximity adds a layer of regulation most cities don’t have.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Grapevine
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel means gutting the space to the studs and rebuilding it around how your family actually cooks. We’re familiar with the 1980s through 2000s homes that dominate Grapevine’s housing stock, many built on post-tension slabs over expansive clay. That matters when you’re relocating plumbing or adding a kitchen island, because slab work means coordinating with foundation considerations before the first cabinet goes in. Our Kitchen Remodeling team handles the full sequence: demo, rough-in, layout, drywall, cabinets, counters, tile, and final trim.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Grapevine homes from the DFW development boom often have galley kitchens or closed-off layouts that made sense in 1990 but feel cramped now. We work through layout options with you before any walls move. Want to open the kitchen to the dining room? That requires confirming whether the wall is load-bearing, and in Grapevine it may also require checking FAA height clearance if roofline changes are part of the plan. We handle that conversation early so your design doesn’t stall at the permit counter.
Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Grapevine generally runs $4,000 to $13,000, and countertops add $2,000 to $6,500 depending on material and square footage. We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria quartz along with granite options, and we’ll show you material samples before you commit a dime. What you won’t get is a mystery brand off a van. You can look up everything we install.
Kitchen Island Installation
A kitchen island in a Grapevine home typically costs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on size, plumbing (if you want a sink or beverage fridge), electrical, and the cabinet and countertop selections. Islands are one of the most common requests we see from homeowners in neighborhoods like Glade Crossing and Stonebridge Oaks. If your island requires relocating plumbing through a post-tension slab, we’ll be straight with you about the engineering steps involved before you spend money on cabinets.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Grapevine runs $800 to $2,500 for a standard kitchen, and full tile flooring is priced as part of a larger remodel scope. We handle everything from simple subway tile to full-height slab backsplashes that pair with quartz counters. On slab homes, flooring selection affects more than looks, especially where tile meets door thresholds and cabinet runs; we account for that during the layout phase, not after the tile is cut.
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 Grapevine
We install brands you can research: KraftMaid and Cambria in kitchens, plus Belgard and Techo-Bloc if your kitchen remodel extends to an outdoor cooking area or hardscape transition. This matters in Grapevine specifically because our local suppliers know which window and door units meet the sound-attenuation specifications required for homes inside DFW’s noise impact contours. If your kitchen addition or window replacement falls inside that contour, we order the rated units from local Grapevine-area suppliers who stock them, which keeps timelines shorter than a contractor ordering from out of state.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Grapevine Homes
- Skipped FAA aeronautical study. A contractor starts a kitchen addition with roofline changes near the airport corridor, and the city won’t sign off on the permit until a Notice to Airmen filing or height variance is resolved. This stalls the job for weeks and can force rework if the roof height has to change. We check this before you sign a contract.
- Expansive clay soil undercutting new work. The Blackland Prairie clay under Grapevine swells and shrinks with wet-dry cycles. A remodel that ignores drainage or slab movement can crack new tile and shift cabinets within two years. We evaluate site grading and foundation conditions before setting cabinets or running tile in slab-built homes.
- Sound-attenuation requirements missing from the bid. Homes inside the DFW noise contour are supposed to receive rated windows and insulated assemblies when a remodel touches those systems. A low bid that skips this gets flagged at inspection, and the homeowner eats the upgrade cost. Our quotes in Grapevine include any FAA or noise-related requirements line-item by line-item so you can compare bids honestly.
- Historic Main Street complications. If your kitchen is in one of the 1880s to 1920s structures along Historic Main Street, exterior changes often require Grapevine’s Historic Preservation Commission review before you can pull a permit. Interior kitchen work may not, but we confirm the trigger points before you spend money on design.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Grapevine, TX
| Scope | Typical Grapevine Range |
|---|---|
| Full Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 - $20,000 |
| Kitchen Island Installation | $3,000 - $10,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 - $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 - $2,500 |
The Grapevine-specific variables are FAA height reviews, sound-attenuation window ratings, and slab conditions. A quote that skips those line items will look cheaper on paper and cost more at final inspection. We give you a written, line-item estimate up front, and we honor the $40 Off Any Repair Over $200 and the permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate in Grapevine.
We Also Serve Cities Near Grapevine
Our crews work throughout the metro, and we regularly handle Kitchen Remodeling in Grapevine along with jobs in Southlake, Colleyville, Coppell, and Euless. If you live in a neighboring community, the same written change orders, named brands, and 90-Day Done Right Promise apply to your kitchen remodel.
Serving Grapevine, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Grapevine area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Kitchen Remodeling in Grapevine
Does a kitchen remodel in Grapevine always need an FAA height review?
No. An FAA Part 77 aeronautical study is only required when your project changes the height of a structure that could penetrate DFW Airport’s airspace notification zones. Most ground-level kitchen remodels in Grapevine don’t trigger this, but second-story additions, rooftop vent work, or any roofline change near the flight corridors can. We check this before your permit application so there are no surprises at the counter. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you whether your specific project needs it.
What does a sound-attenuation requirement mean for my kitchen windows in Grapevine?
If your home falls inside the DFW noise impact contour, Grapevine requires remodeled windows and certain insulated assemblies to meet sound-attenuation performance standards. That means rated insulated window units instead of standard single or double pane, plus documented compliance for the inspection record. We include these rated units in your scope of work when your address triggers the requirement, and we keep a copy for your insurance file. Call (877) 610-1318 for an estimate that already accounts for this.
Will a compliant kitchen remodel lower my homeowners insurance premium in Grapevine?
It can. Some insurers offer premium adjustments when you document sound-attenuation-rated windows and code-compliant structural work. We provide the compliance documentation after final inspection, and many Grapevine customers have used that paperwork to reopen their policy for review. Ask your agent what documentation they need, and we’ll make sure you have it.
How does the Historic Main Street district change a kitchen remodel in Grapevine?
For the 1880s to 1920s properties along Historic Main Street, exterior modifications often require Grapevine’s Historic Preservation Commission approval before a permit is issued. Interior kitchen remodels generally don’t trigger HPC review unless the work affects exterior walls, windows, or the structure’s historic fabric. We check the specific trigger points for your address before you commit to a design.
What is the permit process for a kitchen remodel with load-bearing wall removal in Grapevine?
Removing a load-bearing wall in a Grapevine kitchen requires engineered drawings, a permit, and an inspection of the header or beam installation before the rough framing is closed up. If the wall removal allows a roofline change or addition, the FAA height review may also apply. We pull permits on every eligible job, and the inspector signs off before we close the framing. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your specific wall removal or layout change.
Get Your Grapevine Kitchen Remodel Priced Right
Page explained: which kitchen remodeling steps in Grapevine require FAA height clearance, which require sound-attenuation documentation, and which don’t. Now compare our written quote against any other bid you’re holding. If a competitor’s number looks lower, look for the missing FAA study, the missing rated windows, the missing drainage plan. Those omissions are what turn a cheap bid into an expensive surprise months later.
Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate in Grapevine. We’ll walk the kitchen with you, answer questions in plain English, and put the numbers in writing. Free second opinions on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right. That’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, and it’s written on every contract.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Grapevine and the DFW metro since 1998.