Kitchen remodel cost in Sebastian, FL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,300 – $29,600
- Per sq ft
- $140 – $234
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −6%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #216
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a kitchen remodel in the Sebastian area: $17,300 to $29,600 for 120 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 6% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Sebastian area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Sebastian, FL, standard level
$21,000 to $25,900
About $168 to $206 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,500 | $20,100 |
| Labor | $3,750 | $4,550 |
| Permits and fees | $790 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,000 | $25,900 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Sebastian, FL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,700 | $18,300 | $22,900 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,100 | $4,150 | $5,200 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $490 | $980 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,300 | $23,400 | $29,600 | 100% |
What is behind the Sebastian number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.24 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Sebastian is 0.83 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 18% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Sebastian is at 96.2 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $19,000 nationally becomes $18,300 here (midpoint, 120 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.3: $490 to $1,450.
Why two Sebastian quotes can differ
Structure
Moving or removing walls can need a structural engineer at $1,900-$3,700+.
Permit
Kitchen remodel permits are $500-$1,500 and are usually based on project value.
Scope
A full kitchen update is $15,000-$50,000, a large remodel $50,000-$70,000+, and a partial refresh $60-$150 per square foot (HomeGuide).
How Sebastian compares
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Sebastian. Lakeland is the lowest at about $23,300 (midpoint, 120 sq ft), 70 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian, FLthis page | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,400 | |
| Port St. Lucie, FL35 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Palm Bay, FL40 miles | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,500 | level |
| Orlando, FL70 miles | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Lakeland, FL70 miles | $17,200 – $29,300 | $23,300 | −1% |
| Punta Gorda, FL105 miles | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Florida (statewide) | $17,700 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +2% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +7% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Sebastian ranks #216 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Sebastian is 2% below the Florida figure.
Elsewhere in Florida
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $18,600 – $31,800 | $25,200 | +8% |
| Tampa, FL | 1,447,120 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Orlando, FL | 1,411,730 jobs | $17,300 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
| Jacksonville, FL | 765,930 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| North Port, FL | 339,940 jobs | $17,500 – $29,800 | $23,600 | +1% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Sebastian against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling, WV | 58,130 jobs | $17,700 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +2% |
| Texarkana, TX | 57,580 jobs | $16,700 – $28,400 | $22,600 | −4% |
| Albany, GA | 58,390 jobs | $17,100 – $29,000 | $23,100 | −2% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 57,530 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | level |
Who does the work: Sebastian trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 6 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 Sebastian the blend is 0.83.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $23.24 an hour, 20% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.80 and $28.17 an hour. About 360 work in the metro. That is 62.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 15%) the local median is $26.74 an hour, which is 12% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.53 and $35.66 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 62.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152), 15% of the weighting: a median of $26.88 an hour, 12% below the US median of $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $23.52 and $30.77 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 36.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 30.0 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.68 an hour, 15% below the US median of $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $18.38 and $29.45 an hour. About 40 work in the metro. That is 6.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.3 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081, weighted 10%) the local median is $22.59 an hour, which is 20% below the national $28.33. The middle half of them earn between $18.45 and $23.73 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 10.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 5.3), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141), 5% of the weighting: a median of $22.58 an hour, 5% below the US median of $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $20.97 and $23.84 an hour. About 320 work in the metro. That is 55.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 14.5 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 $380 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $190. That is a swing of roughly 0.8% to 1.6% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor has 57,620 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 295th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.80 | $23.24 | $28.17 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.53 | $26.74 | $35.66 | $30.38 | 0.88 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $23.52 | $26.88 | $30.77 | $30.67 | 0.88 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.38 | $22.68 | $29.45 | $26.77 | 0.85 | metro |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $18.45 | $22.59 | $23.73 | $28.33 | 0.80 | metro |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $20.97 | $22.58 | $23.84 | $23.75 | 0.95 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Sebastian
Jobs that often go together with kitchen remodel are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Sebastian wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, window replacement comes out highest (−8%) and home addition lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,400 | −11% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −8% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $33,100 – $67,200 | −13% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $820 – $2,550 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −9% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: kitchen remodel pricing in Sebastian
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Sebastian. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small kitchen (100 sq ft) to large kitchen (300 sq ft).
Basic
$17,300 to $22,200
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,000 to $25,900
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,700 to $29,600
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,500 – $18,700 | $17,600 – $21,800 | $20,700 – $24,900 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,300 – $22,200 | $21,000 – $25,900 | $24,700 – $29,600 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,600 – $36,400 | $34,500 – $42,400 | $40,400 – $48,300 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $42,600 – $54,200 | $51,300 – $62,900 | $60,000 – $71,700 |
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Kitchen remodel in Sebastian: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Sebastian?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,300 to $29,600 in the Sebastian area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,000 to $25,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Sebastian?
About $140 to $234 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $490 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Sebastian or Port St. Lucie?
Port St. Lucie is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,500, which is 0% more than Sebastian ($23,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Sebastian?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,150 out of $23,400. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Sebastian?
$28,600 to $48,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Sebastian?
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 Sebastian area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Sebastian expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Florida?
Sebastian is 2% below the Florida statewide estimate ($23,900 at the midpoint). We cover 19 metros in Florida; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Sebastian?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Sebastian area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.80 to $28.17.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Sebastian?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,300 to $22,200 and premium work $24,700 to $29,600. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Sebastian
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 Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Cost to Renovate: Renovation Labor Report 2026: Where the Money Goes (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = 70% of the low installed price and 85% of the high one, from HomeGuide's statement that professional labor is 15-30% of a kitchen remodeling budget. Cost to Renovate's mid-range kitchen split (45% labor, 50% materials) sits inside that band.