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Kitchen Remodeling in New Orleans, LA

Compare 3 local kitchen remodeling pros. Typical service: $8280–$20700.

Top Kitchen Remodeling Companies in New Orleans

  1. 1.Singer Kitchens

    4.8★ (55 reviews)

    4.8★ from 55 reviews

    +15044860067Website

  2. 2.Cameron Kitchen & Bath Designs

    4.8★ (16 reviews)

    4.8★ from 16 reviews

    +15044863759Website

  3. 3.Nola Kitchen Remodel and Design

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +15044202843Website

Kitchen Remodeling Cost in New Orleans

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in New Orleans
Minor kitchen remodel$8,280–$20,700/job
Mid-range kitchen remodel$20,700–$49,680/job
Cabinet refacing$3,312–$8,280/job
Countertop replacement$1,656–$4,140/job

Kitchen Remodeling prices in New Orleans run about 17% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 3 companies serving New Orleans, rated 4.9★ on average across 77 customer reviews.

New Orleans Climate & Seasonal Timing

What New Orleans's weather means for scheduling kitchen remodeling.

Last spring frost
January 24
First fall frost
December 29
Annual precipitation
56.77"
Heating degree days
1,203
Cooling degree days
3,202
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan46.4°60°5.12"
Feb49.8°64.2°4.86"
Mar56°70.5°4.75"
Apr62.8°77.4°4.01"
May70.7°84.6°4.34"
Jun75.9°89.2°6.6"
Jul77.9°90.5°5.68"
Aug78.2°90.8°5.22"
Sep74.6°86.7°4.12"
Oct66.1°78.7°3.1"
Nov56.7°70.7°4.1"
Dec48.8°62.6°4.87"

NOAA station data 5.66 miles from New Orleans.

Permits & Regulations in LA

  • Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000
  • Home improvement registrants file a $10,000 bond
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: Louisiana home improvement registration (projects $7,500 to $75,000)

Sources: lslbc.gov, www.epa.gov

Kitchen Remodeling FAQs for New Orleans

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in New Orleans?

A minor kitchen remodel in New Orleans typically runs $8280-$20700; a full mid-range remodel costs considerably more.

How many kitchen remodelers serve New Orleans?

We track 3 kitchen remodeling companies serving New Orleans.

Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in New Orleans, LA?

In LA, Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Moving walls, plumbing or wiring in a New Orleans kitchen generally needs a permit; replacing cabinets and counters in place usually does not.

Is kitchen remodeling in New Orleans more expensive than average?

Kitchen remodeling labor in New Orleans runs about -17.2% versus the national average.

What is the cheapest way to update a kitchen in New Orleans?

Cabinet refacing and new counters cost a fraction of the $8280-$20700 a minor New Orleans remodel runs, because the layout and plumbing stay where they are.

Does a kitchen remodeler in LA need a license?

In LA, Residential painting and remodeling projects over $7,500 in Louisiana require LSLBC home improvement registration, and a residential contractor license above $75,000. Electrical and plumbing changes in a New Orleans kitchen need the licensed trades regardless.

When is the best time to remodel a kitchen in New Orleans?

Interior work runs year-round, but New Orleans summer highs near 91F make a kitchen out of service harder to live without, and contractors book up in spring.

How many quotes should I get for a kitchen remodel in New Orleans?

Three is typical, and with 3 kitchen remodelers serving New Orleans that is realistic; compare scope line by line, not just the total.