Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Fast, Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Across Reno
A full kitchen remodel in Reno typically runs $14,000 to $45,000, and a smaller kitchen refresh usually lands between $9,000 and $20,000. Most jobs take four to eight weeks depending on cabinet lead times, countertop fabrication, and whether we’re moving plumbing or gas lines. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, owner-operated since 1998, and we’ve remodeled kitchens from the mid-century ranches of Old Southwest to the stucco subdivisions climbing through the North Valleys. Call (877) 610-1318 when you’re ready to talk numbers, and Tom Barrett will walk you through what’s realistic for your home.
Why Barrett & Sons Construction Is Reno’s Preferred Kitchen Remodeling Company
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998 and put his name on the truck. He still answers the phone. That matters in a city like Reno, where the construction market has been running hot since the Tesla Gigafactory broke ground and every trade got busy. A lot of outfits quote by satellite and send whoever’s available. We don’t. When you call us about a Kitchen Remodeling project, you talk to someone who knows what your kitchen actually looks like: the 1950s ranch with the load-bearing wall you’d like to move, the 2004 stucco house in Spanish Springs with cabinets that never fit right, the Midtown bungalow where somebody painted over beautiful old framing.
Reno homeowners have been hiring us for years because we put every scope, every allowance, and every price change on paper before work begins. If the scope changes, you get a written change order first. No surprises at the end. We pull permits and get inspections signed on every eligible job. Tom’s sons run the crews, and they’re background-checked, uniformed, and local. You’ll see us around town. That’s the point.
Every one of our completed jobs carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written into the contract. If something isn’t right, one call brings Tom back. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself.
Our Kitchen Remodeling Services in Reno
Full Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodel means gutting the space and rebuilding it: framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, flooring, cabinets, counters, backsplash, and finish work. In Reno’s older core neighborhoods like Midtown and the University area, that often includes dealing with surprises behind the walls. Post-WWII ranch homes and mid-century brick structures frequently have minimal insulation and wiring that predates modern code. We plan for that. You’ll know what we expect to find, and you’ll get written change orders if we find something different.

Cabinets & Countertops
We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz, brands you can look up and verify. For Reno kitchens, we recommend materials that hold up to dry, high-altitude air and big temperature swings between seasons. Solid wood doors and plywood boxes handle the shrink and swell better than particleboard. Countertop choices come down to how you cook. Quartz resists stains and doesn’t need sealing. Granite handles hot pans directly. We’ll help you sort through the trade-offs without pushing you toward whatever’s in the warehouse.

Backsplash, Tile & Flooring
Backsplash installation in Reno runs $800 to $2,500 for a typical kitchen. Tile and flooring range wider depending on square footage and material. We layout everything before the first tile goes up, whether you’re doing a simple subway pattern in a Sparks townhouse or a full-height quartz slab behind a range in a Northwest Reno custom home. Our tile setters work to tight tolerances, and we check for level before we start because a lot of older Reno floors aren’t.

Kitchen Design & Layout
The best kitchen remodels start with how you actually use the room, not with a catalog photo. In Reno homes, we see a lot of kitchens that were added onto over the decades without much thought to flow. We look at where the light comes in, how the traffic moves through, where the range hood can vent, and whether an island makes sense. Kitchen island installation typically runs $3,000 to $10,000 depending on size, plumbing, and electrical. We’ll draw it out and price it before you commit. We also handle Bathroom Remodeling in Reno when one project turns into two.

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 Reno
We carry premium brands across every trade, and in kitchens that means KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria quartz, which are stocked through our local suppliers. We do not install mystery materials off the back of a van. You’ll see model numbers and brand names on your estimate, and you can look up reviews before you sign. For window work tied into a kitchen remodel, we install Simonton and Ply Gem, both of which hold up to Reno’s high-altitude UV exposure better than budget vinyl. If your kitchen project turns into something bigger, we also do Roofing in Reno, because a lot of kitchen remodels start with a leak that was ignored too long.
Common Kitchen Remodeling Problems We See in Reno Homes
- Freeze-thaw damage to poorly built additions. Reno sits at 4,500 feet and gets 20 to 30 hard-freeze nights a year. That repeated freezing and thawing drives cracks through stucco, tile, and caulk lines faster than most people expect, especially in the North Valleys and Spanish Springs corridor where 2000s-era subdivisions are showing their age ahead of schedule.
- UV-baked finishes and dried-out caulks. Roughly 300 sunny days a year means intense high-elevation UV that fades cabinets, breaks down cabinet door finishes, and crumbles caulk around sinks and backsplashes. A kitchen that looked fine at sea level looks tired in Reno after a few seasons.
- Older homes with no room for modern appliances. The mid-century ranches around Midtown, Old Southwest, and 89503 were built for 30-inch ranges and single-door refrigerators. Modern appliances don’t always fit without cabinet rework, and we frequently reconfigure layouts rather than force a bad fit.
- Wildland-urban interface code requirements on the edges. If your home is in the North Valleys, Lemmon Valley, or the eastern foothills, a kitchen remodel that touches an exterior wall can trigger Nevada’s WUI fire codes, including ignition-resistant materials around vents and penetrations. Two miles away in central Reno, the same job has no such requirement. We check before we quote.
Pricing for Kitchen Remodeling in Reno, NV
A kitchen remodel in Reno runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a full project. Small kitchens run $9,000 to $20,000. Cabinet installation alone runs $4,000 to $13,000. Countertops run $2,000 to $6,500. A new island runs $3,000 to $10,000. Backsplash runs $800 to $2,500. What moves the needle is whether you’re moving walls, moving plumbing, upgrading electrical, and what grade of cabinet and countertop you pick. We will not lowball you on the phone and hand you a different number later. The estimate is free, and it’s line-by-line. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule it.
Key Takeaways
- Full kitchen remodels in Reno run $14,000 to $45,000 depending on scope.
- Small or partial kitchen remodels run $9,000 to $20,000.
- We pull permits and get inspections signed on every eligible job.
- Every price change comes as a written change order before work proceeds.
- Every job is backed by the 90-Day Done Right Promise.
- Tom Barrett answers the phone, and his sons run the crews.
We Also Serve Cities Near Reno
We take kitchen remodeling work throughout the Reno metro, including Sun Valley, Sparks, Lemmon Valley, and Spanish Springs. If you’re just outside city limits and wondering whether we’ll come out, the answer is almost always yes. Reno is our home market, and the surrounding communities are a short drive for our crews. We coordinate local scheduling from our Las Vegas office, but the people doing the work live and work right here in northern Nevada.
Serving Reno, NV - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Reno 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 Reno
A full kitchen remodel in Reno runs $14,000 to $45,000, and a smaller kitchen remodel runs $9,000 to $20,000. The range is wide because some projects are cabinet-and-counter refreshes while others involve moving walls, plumbing, gas lines, and electrical. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, line-by-line estimate on your specific kitchen.
Start dates depend on the scope and on cabinet and countertop lead times. Full remodels typically take four to eight weeks once we begin. We’ll give you a written schedule with your estimate, and we’ll stick to it. If something shifts, you’ll hear it from us before you have to ask.
Yes. We work across Reno including Midtown, Old Southwest, the University area, the North Valleys, Lemmon Valley, and the Spanish Springs corridor, covering ZIP codes 89533, 89555, 89557, and 89570. If you’re not sure whether you’re in our service area, call (877) 610-1318 and ask.
Only if the scope changes, and only after you approve a written change order. If we open a wall in a 1950s Reno ranch and find uninsulated framing or outdated wiring, we’ll stop and show you what we found, what it costs to fix, and what happens if you choose not to. We never surprise you with a bill at the end. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and Tom doesn’t do that.
Yes. Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s exactly why we like him. A contractor who tells you permits are optional is handing you a problem to deal with later. We don’t do that.
If you’re ready to talk about your kitchen, call (877) 610-1318. Tom Barrett will answer, and he’ll give you an honest read on your project and a free estimate. No pressure, no games, and everything in writing.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Reno and the surrounding communities since 1998.







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