Novara Construction
The Woodlands · Montgomery County

Kitchen Remodeling in The Woodlands.

Most The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, 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 The Woodlands, TX and surrounding Montgomery County, handling design, permitting, and construction under one fixed-price contract.

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Typical cost in The Woodlands (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 The Woodlands.

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

The Woodlands homes

Homes in Grogan's Mill and Panther Creek date to the 1970s and 80s and often need structural and systems work alongside finishes. Cochran's Crossing, Alden Bridge, and Sterling Ridge homes from the 90s and 2000s typically need kitchen and bath modernization and better indoor-outdoor connection. Deep tree cover here makes lighting design and window placement a real part of the remodel, not an afterthought.

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

The Woodlands Township enforces covenants and tree protection through Residential Design Review, and construction permits go through Montgomery County. Exterior changes, additions, patio covers, and tree removal all need approval before work starts — we prepare and submit those packets.

Kitchen Remodeling near you
  • Grogan's Mill
  • Panther Creek
  • Cochran's Crossing
  • Alden Bridge
  • Sterling Ridge
  • Creekside Park
ZIP codes covered

77380 · 77381 · 77382 · 77384 · 77389

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

FAQ

The Woodlands 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 handle The Woodlands Residential Design Review?

Yes. Exterior work in the Township requires design review approval, and we prepare the drawings and submittal as part of the project.

Can you build a covered patio or outdoor kitchen on a wooded lot?

Yes, with tree protection and drainage planned up front. We site structures to keep mature trees where possible, since removals require approval.

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