Kitchen remodel cost in Winchester, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (120 sq ft)
- $17,500 – $29,900
- Per sq ft
- $142 – $237
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $25,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #165
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to remodel a kitchen in Winchester, plan on $17,500 to $29,900 for 120 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $142 to $237 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 5% lower than the national one. Building materials run about 3% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.7).
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Estimated cost for 120 sq ft in Winchester, VA, standard level
$21,200 to $26,200
About $171 to $209 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 18% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $16,600 | $20,200 |
| Labor | $3,900 | $4,800 |
| Permits and fees | $770 | $1,150 |
| Total | $21,200 | $26,200 |
Cost breakdown for 120 sq ft in Winchester, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,800 | $18,400 | $23,000 | 78% |
| Labor | $3,250 | $4,350 | $5,450 | 18% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $960 | $1,450 | 4% |
| Total | $17,500 | $23,700 | $29,900 | 100% |
Why Winchester prices look the way they do
Labor is 18% of the midpoint bill here, against 20% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), electricians (15%), plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (15%), tile and stone setters (10%), drywall and ceiling tile installers (10%), painters, construction and maintenance (5%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Winchester the blended ratio comes out at 0.88.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Winchester metro is 96.7 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 120 sq ft comes to $18,400, compared with $19,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (96.5) and land at $480 to $1,450.
Data note: 20% of the labor weighting for this project uses a statewide median because BLS has no published metro figure for that trade in Winchester. The wage table below marks each row.
Related projects, priced for Winchester
Because every project leans on different trades, Winchester's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and home addition −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,600 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,500 | −8% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $34,000 – $68,900 | −11% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Winchester: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Winchester wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$17,500 to $22,500
Update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout
Standard
$21,200 to $26,200
Full remodel, mid-range finishes, some layout changes
Premium
$24,900 to $29,900
Large or custom remodel, high-end finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small kitchen (100 sq ft) | $14,700 – $18,900 | $17,800 – $22,000 | $21,000 – $25,100 |
| 10x12 kitchen (120 sq ft) | $17,500 – $22,500 | $21,200 – $26,200 | $24,900 – $29,900 |
| average kitchen (200 sq ft) | $28,900 – $36,900 | $34,900 – $42,900 | $40,900 – $48,800 |
| large kitchen (300 sq ft) | $43,100 – $54,900 | $52,000 – $63,700 | $60,800 – $72,500 |
Winchester labor market for kitchen remodel
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 6 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Winchester is 0.88 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $24.12 an hour, which is 17% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.03 and $29.21 an hour. BLS counts 270 of them working in the area, 39.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 15% of the weighting: a median of $28.35 an hour, 7% below the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.43 and $35.53 an hour. About 180 work in the metro. That is 26.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 15%) the local median is $27.77 an hour, which is 9% below the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $22.40 and $30.24 an hour. BLS counts 160 of them working in the area, 23.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Tile and stone setters (47-2044) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Winchester metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $23.50 an hour against $26.77 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $18.35 and $29.76 an hour.
Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) carry 10% of the labor weighting. BLS does not publish this trade for the Winchester metro, so we used the Virginia statewide median: $26.84 an hour against $28.33 for the US. The middle half of them earn between $22.84 and $29.22 an hour.
For painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141, weighted 5%) the local median is $20.96 an hour, which is 12% below the national $23.75. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.91 an hour. BLS counts 60 of them working in the area, 8.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 14.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($29.21 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $390. At the 25th percentile ($21.03) it shrinks by about $240. The total moves by 1.7% or 1.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 67,740 jobs in the Winchester area. That makes it the 267th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.04% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $21.03 | $24.12 | $29.21 | $29.12 | 0.83 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 15% | $22.43 | $28.35 | $35.53 | $30.38 | 0.93 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 15% | $22.40 | $27.77 | $30.24 | $30.67 | 0.91 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 10% | $18.35 | $23.50 | $29.76 | $26.77 | 0.88 | state |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | 10% | $22.84 | $26.84 | $29.22 | $28.33 | 0.95 | state |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | 5% | $17.40 | $20.96 | $23.91 | $23.75 | 0.88 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.88 | |||||
Is Winchester cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 120 sq ft range from $23,600 to $26,200 across Winchester and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VAthis page | $17,500 – $29,900 | $23,700 | |
| Hagerstown, MD30 miles | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | +1% |
| Harrisonburg, VA55 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −1% |
| Chambersburg, PA60 miles | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +4% |
| Washington, DC60 miles | $19,400 – $33,000 | $26,200 | +11% |
| Morgantown, WV75 miles | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −1% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $18,300 – $31,200 | $24,800 | +4% |
| United States | $18,500 – $31,500 | $25,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Winchester comes in at #165 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $30,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $22,100 (midpoints, 120 sq ft). Statewide, Winchester is 4% below the Virginia figure.
Other Virginia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $17,600 – $30,000 | $23,800 | level |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $17,600 – $30,100 | $23,900 | +1% |
| Roanoke, VA | 153,980 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,000 | +1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $17,400 – $29,600 | $23,500 | −1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $17,400 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Winchester's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Winchester against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, NC | 67,830 jobs | $17,300 – $29,500 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Morgantown, WV | 67,370 jobs | $17,500 – $29,700 | $23,600 | −1% |
| Dover, DE | 68,080 jobs | $17,600 – $29,900 | $23,800 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $17,800 – $30,300 | $24,100 | +2% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Winchester bid
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).
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Kitchen remodel in Winchester: your questions
+How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen in Winchester?
For 120 sq ft, expect $17,500 to $29,900 in the Winchester area. A standard-spec job lands at $21,200 to $26,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for kitchen remodel in Winchester?
About $142 to $237 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $250.
+Is kitchen remodel cheaper in Winchester or Hagerstown?
Hagerstown is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 120 sq ft there is $23,800, which is 1% more than Winchester ($23,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Winchester?
About 18% at the midpoint, or $4,350 out of $23,700. Materials are 78% and permits 4%. Nationally, labor is 20%.
+What would average kitchen (200 sq ft) cost in Winchester?
$28,900 to $48,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen remodel need a permit in Winchester?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the Winchester area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Winchester expensive for kitchen remodel compared with the rest of Virginia?
Winchester is 4% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($24,800 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Winchester?
The BLS median is $24.12 an hour in the Winchester area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.03 to $29.21.
+What do basic and premium kitchen remodel work cost in Winchester?
For 120 sq ft, basic work runs $17,500 to $22,500 and premium work $24,900 to $29,900. Basic means: update: cabinets, counters, flooring and lighting; same layout. Premium means: large or custom remodel, high-end finishes.
Kitchen remodel near Winchester
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.