Kitchen Remodeling in West University.
Most West University 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 West University, 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 West University Place, TX 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 West University.
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
West University homes
West U mixes 1930s–50s cottages with 1990s-and-newer two- and three-story rebuilds on 50-foot lots. Cottage owners typically want a kitchen and bath modernization plus a rear or second-story addition; newer-home owners want kitchen re-engineering, primary bath rebuilds, and better outdoor space in a small backyard.
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
The City of West University Place has its own building department with tight lot coverage, height, setback, and tree rules, and construction hours are enforced. We design to those limits and manage permits, inspections, and neighbor notification so the project stays on schedule.
- West University Place
- Southside Place
- Braeswood
- Bellaire border
- Rice Village area
77005 · 77025
Not listed? Call and we'll confirm coverage for your address.
West University 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.
Can I add a second story in West U?
Frequently, subject to height, setback, and coverage limits and the existing foundation and framing capacity. We verify feasibility during design.
How do you manage construction on a narrow lot?
Staged deliveries, controlled staging areas, protected sidewalks and trees, and strict adherence to permitted work hours.