Cosmetic kitchen update cost in Massachusetts
A cosmetic kitchen job in Massachusetts usually costs about $2,300 to $4,600 for a medium room with standard materials when you hire it out. If you do the work yourself and hire only the licensed trades, it is about $1,400 to $3,300. The tables below show small, medium and large rooms at three material levels. They include a dumpster, permits, delivery, sales tax and a 15% cushion for surprises.
Price my own kitchenCost by size and materials
Each box shows a low, a likely and a high price for the whole job. "Hired out" means pros do everything. "Do it yourself" means you do the jobs that are fine to do yourself and still pay for the licensed trades.
| Hired out | Do it yourself |
|---|---|
| Budget materials Cheapest that's still decent | |
| Low $1,700Likely $2,600High $3,500 | Low $1,000Likely $1,800High $2,600 |
| Standard materials Off the shelf at Home Depot or Lowe's | |
| Low $2,000Likely $3,100High $4,200 | Low $1,300Likely $2,200High $3,200 |
| Premium materials Specialty stores, custom pieces | |
| Low $2,800Likely $4,400High $6,000 | Low $1,900Likely $3,300High $4,700 |
| Hired out | Do it yourself |
|---|---|
| Budget materials Cheapest that's still decent | |
| Low $2,000Likely $3,000High $3,900 | Low $1,100Likely $1,900High $2,700 |
| Standard materials Off the shelf at Home Depot or Lowe's | |
| Low $2,300Likely $3,500High $4,600 | Low $1,400Likely $2,300High $3,300 |
| Premium materials Specialty stores, custom pieces | |
| Low $3,100Likely $4,800High $6,500 | Low $2,000Likely $3,500High $4,900 |
| Hired out | Do it yourself |
|---|---|
| Budget materials Cheapest that's still decent | |
| Low $2,300Likely $3,400High $4,500 | Low $1,100Likely $2,000High $2,800 |
| Standard materials Off the shelf at Home Depot or Lowe's | |
| Low $2,600Likely $3,900High $5,300 | Low $1,400Likely $2,400High $3,500 |
| Premium materials Specialty stores, custom pieces | |
| Low $3,500Likely $5,400High $7,300 | Low $2,200Likely $3,700High $5,200 |
What is included (Paint and small updates)
- Drywall patching and paint: 250 / 350 / 480 sq ft wall (small / medium / large).
- New faucet: 1 each.
- Light fixtures: 1 set.
Often forgotten items
These get left out of most quotes and budgets. They are already in the numbers above.
- Cabinet handles and knobs: 1 each. The cheapest way to make old cabinets look newer.
- New outlet and switch covers: 1 each. Old yellowed covers stand out after paint.
See the other cost guides, the privacy page and the terms.