How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a Kitchen in the Greater Lansing Area?

11/10/2025

By Brian Taylor – Home Remodeling Consultant

In Ingham County, a typical full kitchen remodel costs between $45,000 and $120,000. The total remodeling cost depends on the size of your kitchen, material selections, and whether you’re just updating or doing a complete kitchen redesign.

Timeline Range

A typical full kitchen remodel takes between 7-12 weeks depending on the full scope of work to be done.  A simple kitchen update is much less intensive than a full kitchen redesign.  For more in-depth information on remodeling timelines, we encourage you to read this other post: Lansing Remodeling Timelines: How Long Will the Remodel Take?

Key Cost Factors

In the Lansing area, kitchen remodeling costs can vary based on many factors.  The following are the most influential factors that affect final remodeling costs:

• Layout changes (moving walls, appliances, or plumbing):  This can often have the greatest impact on final costs as this will determine the scope of work required to achieve the desired design.
• Material choices: the choices of materials used will also greatly affect the final costs of the kitchen remodel.  For example, laminate countertops can be significantly less expensive than a high-end quartz or granite countertops.  Every material choice is important to consider as you work with your designer to determine final project costs.
• Age of the Home: the age of the home will impact the cost to remodel.  Replacing old and outdated plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems can add significant costs toward the remodeling project.  Older homes also may have mold, lead, or require asbestos remediation which can also raise remodeling costs.
• Adjacent spaces: often a kitchen remodel can necessitate work in adjacent rooms, which can add costs.  For example, it is common for flooring outside of the kitchen to be updated as part of the kitchen remodel.

Example from a Local Project

For an Okemos full kitchen remodel, Odd Fellows Contracting completed a full kitchen redesign with a layout change, wall removal, custom cabinets, quartz countertops, updated flooring, and modern lighting for $107,000-completed in 12 weeks, including all permits and inspections.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why do kitchen remodels cost so much?

Kitchens are one of the most expensive areas of your home to remodel.  Kitchen remodels require work from electricians, plumbers, drywallers, painters, cabinetry, countertops, insulation, and the list goes on and on.  For more in-depth information regarding remodeling costs, visit our series of posts “Remodeling, What Am I Paying For?”.

2. Can I remodel in stages to reduce cost?

This depends on the project.  With a kitchen remodel, it is not typically advised to remodel in stages.  Kitchen updates can be done in stages if you are looking to keep your existing kitchen cabinets.

3. How much should I budget for design?

At Odd Fellows Contracting, we are a Design-Build remodeling contractor.  This means that design is part of the whole process and does not require additional costs.

4. Are permits included in the price?

With Odd Fellows Contracting, all required permits are included in your proposal.  As a licensed remodeling contractor, we work with each jurisdiction to ensure that all permits that are required as filed and all inspections take place.

5. Do material choices impact cost the most?

Yes, the cabinetry, tile, and countertop selections have the greatest influence on your final kitchen remodeling price.

6. Can I get an exact estimate before starting?

Yes, during our design development, we will provide a fixed price estimate that will be used for your kitchen remodeling contract.

We are here to answer any additional questions that you may have.  We’ll help you design a kitchen or bathroom that fits your budget and style without surprises.

Have more questions? Give us a call! (517) 655-9272