Novara Construction
Richmond · Fort Bend County

Kitchen Remodeling in Richmond.

Most Richmond kitchens were laid out for a different way of cooking and entertaining than the way families actually use them now. Opening the kitchen to the living space, widening the island, and adding real pantry storage does more for daily life than any single finish upgrade.

In short

Kitchen Remodeling in Richmond, Texas typically costs $55,000–$95,000 for a mid-range kitchen and $120,000–$220,000 for a custom design-build kitchen, and takes 4–6 weeks of design, selections, and permitting, then 8–12 weeks on site. Novara Construction is a licensed, insured design-build contractor serving Richmond, TX and surrounding Fort Bend County, handling design, permitting, and construction under one fixed-price contract.

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Typical cost in Richmond (2026)

$55,000–$95,000 for a mid-range kitchen and $120,000–$220,000 for a custom design-build kitchen.

Greater Houston market ranges, not a quote. Your number depends on scope, finish level, and existing conditions.

Typical timeline

4–6 weeks of design, selections, and permitting, then 8–12 weeks on site.

Permitting duration varies by jurisdiction — see below for who reviews work in Richmond.

Scope

What's included

  • Layout re-engineering, wall removal, and structural headers
  • Custom and semi-custom cabinetry with soft-close hardware
  • Quartz, quartzite, and natural stone counters and full-height backsplashes
  • Gas, plumbing, and electrical relocation with permits pulled
  • Appliance integration, venting to exterior, and lighting design
Local conditions

Richmond homes

Richmond runs the full range: historic and mid-century homes near downtown, 1980s–90s sections of Pecan Grove ready for full renovation, and 2010s-and-newer master-planned homes in Harvest Green, Aliana, and Long Meadow Farms where owners invest in kitchen upgrades, primary-bath rebuilds, and serious outdoor living. Acreage properties on the outskirts often call for additions, shops, and guest quarters.

We measure and document the existing kitchen, produce a dimensioned layout and elevations, price the build as a fixed-price proposal, order long-lead cabinetry and appliances before demolition, and then run one continuous crew through demo, rough-in, inspection, finish, and punch list.

Permits & approvals

Who reviews it

Inside city limits, permits run through the City of Richmond; most of the growth corridor is unincorporated Fort Bend County with MUDs and HOA architectural review in nearly every community. Historic-district rules apply near downtown. We confirm the jurisdiction, file the permits, and manage inspections.

Kitchen Remodeling near you
  • Pecan Grove
  • Harvest Green
  • Aliana
  • Long Meadow Farms
  • Old Orchard
  • Historic Richmond
ZIP codes covered

77406 · 77407 · 77469

Not listed? Call and we'll confirm coverage for your address.

FAQ

Richmond questions

How long will I be without a kitchen?

Plan on 8–12 weeks of active construction. We set up a temporary kitchen with the refrigerator, microwave, and sink access wherever the floor plan allows, and we sequence cabinetry delivery so the room is never sitting idle.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen?

A cosmetic swap of cabinets and counters usually does not. Moving gas, plumbing, or electrical, or removing a wall, does. We pull the permit and manage inspections as part of the contract.

Do you work in Harvest Green and Aliana?

Yes — kitchen and bath upgrades, outdoor kitchens, and covered structures are our most common projects in the newer Fort Bend communities, HOA submittal included.

Can you renovate a historic home near downtown Richmond?

Yes, with sensitivity to the historic-district guidelines. We modernize systems and layouts while preserving the exterior character the district protects.

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