Kitchen cabinets cost in Richmond, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,000 – $12,900
- Per linear ft
- $141 – $457
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #172
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for new kitchen cabinets in the Richmond area: $4,000 to $12,900 for 25 linear ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 7% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, 14% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in Richmond, VA, standard level
$6,650 to $10,200
About $236 to $362 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Labor | $2,750 | $4,950 |
| Permits and fees | $780 | $1,150 |
| Total | $6,650 | $10,200 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in Richmond, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 43% |
| Labor | $1,100 | $3,850 | $6,600 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 12% |
| Total | $4,000 | $8,450 | $12,900 | 100% |
Where the Richmond price comes from
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $24.94 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Richmond is 0.88 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Richmond is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,750 nationally becomes $3,650 here (midpoint, 25 linear ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 97.9: $490 to $1,450.
Richmond against nearby metros and the rest of Virginia
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 25 linear ft range from $8,100 to $9,550 across Richmond and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAthis page | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | |
| Virginia Beach, VA70 miles | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | level |
| Charlottesville, VA75 miles | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +3% |
| Lexington Park, MD80 miles | $4,250 – $14,100 | $9,200 | +9% |
| Lynchburg, VA95 miles | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Washington, DC100 miles | $4,450 – $14,600 | $9,550 | +13% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $4,200 – $13,500 | $8,850 | +5% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | +8% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Richmond ranks #172 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Richmond is 4% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $4,000 – $12,900 | $8,450 | level |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $3,900 – $12,200 | $8,050 | −5% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $4,100 – $13,300 | $8,700 | +3% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $3,900 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Richmond against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 677,680 jobs | $3,850 – $12,300 | $8,100 | −4% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $3,950 – $12,600 | $8,300 | −2% |
| Louisville, KY | 685,190 jobs | $4,050 – $13,400 | $8,750 | +4% |
| Hartford, CT | 599,770 jobs | $4,300 – $14,700 | $9,500 | +12% |
Who does the work: Richmond trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 3 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Richmond the blend is 0.88.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $24.94 an hour, 14% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $22.42 and $28.84 an hour. About 3,070 work in the metro. That is 46.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $29.50 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $23.12 and $36.78 an hour. BLS counts 3,600 of them working in the area, 54.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is about average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 10% of the weighting: a median of $29.56 an hour, 4% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.32 and $34.63 an hour. About 2,340 work in the metro. That is 35.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $470 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $300. That is a swing of roughly 3.6% to 5.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Richmond has 660,350 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 45th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $22.42 | $24.94 | $28.84 | $29.12 | 0.86 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $23.12 | $29.50 | $36.78 | $30.38 | 0.97 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $23.32 | $29.56 | $34.63 | $30.67 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Richmond: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Richmond. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small galley (15 linear ft) to large kitchen (40 linear ft).
Basic
$4,000 to $7,550
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$6,650 to $10,200
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$9,350 to $12,900
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,600 – $4,900 | $4,300 – $6,600 | $6,050 – $8,300 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,300 – $6,250 | $5,500 – $8,400 | $7,700 – $10,600 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,000 – $7,550 | $6,650 – $10,200 | $9,350 – $12,900 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,100 – $11,600 | $10,200 – $15,700 | $14,300 – $19,800 |
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in Richmond
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
Permit
Kitchen remodeling permits are $500-$1,500 where one is needed, usually when you change layout, plumbing or wiring.
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
What nearby projects cost in Richmond
Jobs that often go together with kitchen cabinets are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Richmond wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, kitchen remodel comes out highest (−5%) and storm door lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,100 | −5% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door | 1 door | $460 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $870 – $2,650 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −6% |
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Kitchen cabinets in Richmond: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in Richmond?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,000 to $12,900 in the Richmond area. A standard-spec job lands at $6,650 to $10,200. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in Richmond?
About $141 to $457 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in Richmond or Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach is 70 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $8,450, which is 0% less than Richmond ($8,450). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Richmond?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $3,850 out of $8,450. Materials are 43% and permits 12%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in Richmond?
$4,000 to $12,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in Richmond?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $490 to $1,450 for fees in the Richmond area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Richmond expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Virginia?
Richmond is 4% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($8,850 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Richmond?
The BLS median is $24.94 an hour in the Richmond area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $22.42 to $28.84.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in Richmond?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,000 to $7,550 and premium work $9,350 to $12,900. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near Richmond
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.