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A full kitchen remodel in Pecan Grove typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, with the final number shaped by whether your home sits on an original 1980s slab or an elevated post-Harvey rebuild. Barrett & Sons Construction has been remodeling kitchens in Fort Bend County since 1998, and we know the two-agency permit path here better than most. If you’re planning to move a sink, add an island, or replace cabinets in Pecan Grove, call Tom’s team at (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate before you order the first cabinet.
We serve all of the 77407 zip code, from Pecan Grove Plantation near the Brazos River bend to the newer streets west of FM 359. Our crews know which homes still have original slab-on-grade framing and which ones were rebuilt to current FEMA flood map standards after Harvey. That local knowledge changes how we scope the job, what we tell you about subfloor leveling, and how we sequence the permit applications so the remodel doesn’t stall waiting on county sign-off.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Pecan Grove’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews you’ll see on your street. We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers from another state. Tom’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Ask anyone in Pecan Grove Plantation or the neighborhoods off Harvest Bend Drive about the kitchen work we’ve done, or look up the license number yourself. We want you to check.
Every scope item, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. That matters in Pecan Grove because county permitting sometimes adds comments we have to address mid-project. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We put everything in writing so the final invoice matches the conversation you had with Tom on day one.
You’ll also get our 90-Day Done Right Promise on every kitchen remodel. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back. That promise is written on the contract, not buried in fine print. For homeowners in Pecan Grove who’ve already been burned by a national company that quoted one price on the phone and handed them a different bill at the door, that single sentence is often the reason they call us.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Pecan Grove
We handle the full spectrum of kitchen work in Pecan Grove, plus Roofing - Pecan Grove and related exterior services, but the way we scope each one depends on whether you’re in an original 1980s slab home or an elevated rebuild. Here’s how the main services break down for this area.
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel in Pecan Grove means gutting to the studs in most cases, which exposes the real condition of the subfloor and framing before we order cabinets. In the original Pecan Grove Plantation homes from the 1980s and early 1990s, we regularly find hairline slab cracks from Beaumont Clay shrink-swell. We check for those first, because installing KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinets on a heaving slab is a recipe for doors that won’t close in three years. Full remodels here run $14,000 to $45,000 depending on size, materials, and whether we’re relocating plumbing.
Cabinets & Countertops
Cabinet installation in Pecan Grove runs $4,000 to $13,000, and countertop installation typically lands between $2,000 and $6,500. We install Cambria quartz, Caesarstone, and granite, but we won’t set heavy stone tops on a slab that hasn’t been leveled first. If your home flooded in Harvey and the cabinets were replaced once already, we check that the previous install didn’t hide water damage behind the toe kicks. We see that more often than we’d like.
Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Pecan Grove runs $800 to $2,500, and we install Schluter waterproofing systems under tile in wet zones. For kitchen floors, we carry Sterling and other brands that hold up to the humidity swings common near the Brazos River. Expansive clay soils mean we always discuss an uncoupling membrane under tile before we set the first piece. It adds a little cost up front and prevents crack lines later.
Kitchen Design & Layout
Layout work in Pecan Grove carries a county-level wrinkle. If your design moves a sink or range more than a few feet, Fort Bend County wants to see the plumbing change, and sometimes the Drainage District reviews the new impervious cover footprint. We draw the plans with that in mind from the first meeting, so the design doesn’t have to change after the bid goes in. A kitchen that works in Sugar Land might not clear county review here without adjustments.
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Trusted Brands We Service in Pecan Grove
We install brands you can look up. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, Schluter waterproofing, Grohe and Sterling fixtures. We don’t show up with mystery materials off a van. If a brand matters to you, say so at the estimate, and we’ll write it into the contract and the change order if the scope shifts. Our Houston office coordinates scheduling and material deliveries for Pecan Grove jobs, including Pecan Grove Windows & Doors orders, so lead times stay predictable even when the county slows down the permit side.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Pecan Grove Homes
- Slab movement from Beaumont Clay. Original 1980s subfloors in Pecan Grove Plantation often hide hairline cracks that only show up when we pull the old flooring. Installing heavy stone tops without a leveling plan leads to stress cracks later, so we address this before the cabinets go in.
- Harvey-era patch jobs. Some homes had quick cabinet and drywall replacements after the 2017 flood, and we find water staining behind toe kicks or inside base cabinets that wasn’t caught at the time. We check for that before we build over it.
- Two-agency permit stalls. A kitchen remodel that changes impervious cover or grading can sit 2 to 3 weeks waiting for Fort Bend County Drainage District comments. We file early and sequence the demo to avoid a stalled job.
- Septic and well setbacks. Some Pecan Grove lots near the floodplain tie to septic or wells, not city water and sewer. Moving a sink or island plumbing can require septic setback verification before rough-in. We check this before we quote.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Pecan Grove, TX
Here’s what we see in Pecan Grove as of now. These ranges reflect the county permit path, the mixed slab-and-elevated housing stock, and the material grades most homeowners here choose.
| Service | Typical Price Range in Pecan Grove |
|---|---|
| Full Kitchen Remodeling | $14,000 - $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 - $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 - $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 - $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 - $2,500 |
What moves the number most in Pecan Grove is whether the county and Drainage District both need to review the job, and whether we’re cutting into an original slab or an elevated rebuild. A kitchen that swaps cabinets in place stays on the low end. A kitchen that relocates plumbing, adds an island, and levels a heaving subfloor climbs toward the top of the range. We give you a written line-item quote before work starts, and every change after that comes as a written change order. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
We Also Serve Cities Near Pecan Grove
Our Kitchen Remodeling crew covers Four Corners, Mission Bend, Cinco Ranch, and New Territory from the same scheduling office. If you live near the Brazos but outside the 77407 zip, call us and we’ll tell you straight whether we serve your street. For homeowners deeper inside Pecan Grove, we’re usually twenty minutes out and familiar with the county permit office’s current turnaround times.
Serving Pecan Grove, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pecan Grove 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 Pecan Grove
Replacing cabinets in the same footprint usually does not require a building permit, but if the cabinet work involves moving plumbing, adding electrical, or changing the island footprint, Fort Bend County will want a permit, and the Drainage District may review it too. We check your specific scope against the county’s current rules before we quote, so there are no surprises at rough-in. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and we’ll tell you what applies to your home.
If your home is in a FEMA flood zone or was rebuilt after Harvey, your remodel may need flood-resistant materials below the base flood elevation, and any change to the building footprint can trigger Drainage District review. That adds engineering and permit time, sometimes 2 to 3 weeks, and it can push material choices toward water-tolerant options. We scope that cost into the first bid so it doesn’t show up later as a surprise.
Most large islands need electrical for outlets, which means opening the slab or running a new circuit, and if the island changes the kitchen’s impervious cover, the Drainage District may want to comment. A structural check on the slab is wise before we set a heavy stone top on it. We’ll walk you through what your specific island does and doesn’t trigger before you commit. Call (877) 610-1318 for the details.
Because Pecan Grove is unincorporated, there’s no city building department; the county handles building permits, and the Drainage District signs off on anything that changes grading or impervious cover. A kitchen addition, a bumped-out bay window, or even a large island can change how water sheets off your lot. Neighboring cities route through one office; Pecan Grove jobs sometimes route through two, and we plan for that from the bid stage.
Beaumont Clay shrinks and swells with seasonal moisture, which means tile set directly on a moving slab will crack, and hardwood will gap or cup over time. We recommend an uncoupling membrane under tile, and for wood we check the slab’s moisture and flatness before we order material. These aren’t optional upgrades in Pecan Grove; they’re the difference between a floor that lasts and one that fails in three years.
Call Barrett & Sons for Your Pecan Grove Kitchen Estimate
If you’re planning a Kitchen Remodeling project in Pecan Grove, start with a written estimate from a company whose owner answers his own phone. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is on every contract. Permits get pulled, inspections get signed, and every price change arrives in writing before a single nail moves. Seniors and veterans save 10% permanently, and a second opinion on any written estimate is free. Call (877) 610-1318 today to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Pecan Grove and Fort Bend County since 1998.