Kitchen Remodeling in River Oaks.
Most River Oaks 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.
Kitchen Remodeling in River Oaks, 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 River Oaks, Houston and surrounding Harris County, handling design, permitting, and construction under one fixed-price contract.
$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.
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 River Oaks.
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
River Oaks homes
River Oaks, Avalon Place, and Royden Oaks hold some of Houston's most significant homes — traditional, Georgian, and contemporary properties where detail and proportion matter more than speed. Work here is millwork-heavy: paneled rooms, custom cabinetry, stone slab installations, plaster, and restoration-quality finish carpentry, often alongside full mechanical, electrical, and plumbing replacement.
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.
Who reviews it
Everything permits through the City of Houston, and deed restrictions in these neighborhoods are enforced strictly. Historic considerations, setbacks, and lot coverage limits shape what an addition can be, so we resolve those before the design is set.
- River Oaks
- Avalon Place
- Highland Village
- Royden Oaks
- Afton Oaks
77019 · 77027
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River Oaks 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 with our architect or designer?
Yes. We work with outside architects and designers, and we also have in-house architecture and interior design if you would rather keep everything under one contract.
How do you protect a high-value home during construction?
Full site protection, dust containment, dedicated site supervision, insured trades, and a documented daily log. Occupied luxury remodels require that discipline.