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Elmstead Remodeling provides our Kitchen Remodeling services across Jacksonville and the surrounding communities, with a live person answering the phone at (904) 643-6243 any time you call. We serve families throughout Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau counties, including Orange Park, Atlantic Beach, Fernandina Beach, Middleburg, St. Augustine, Green Cove Springs, and Callahan. Before any work begins, you receive a written price – not a range that shifts after the crew arrives.
Every project is led by Graham Stein, owner of Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville, a Cedarwell company. Our crews arrive in uniform, wear shoe covers at the door, lay down drop cloths before opening a single cabinet, and send you a photo of the clean-up before they leave. That standard applies whether we’re replacing cabinet fronts in a Riverside bungalow or gutting a cook space in a Nocatee family home.
If you’re searching “kitchen remodeling near me,” the answer closest to home is likely us – and the home page shows the full scope of how we work.
Why Jacksonville Families Choose Elmstead Remodeling
Most families come to us after a bad experience with another contractor or because they’ve heard the same worry from neighbors: the crew showed up late, the price crept upward, and the house was left dusty for weeks. Our process is built to remove those failures before they happen.
The written price comes first. Always. Before any work starts, you see exactly what the project costs, what materials are included, and what the timeline looks like. No “allowances” that balloon. No surprise line items after demolition. That’s the Cedarwell Care Promise, and every Elmstead location holds to it.
What does that look like in practice?
- Shoe covers and drop cloths on every visit. Your floors stay clean from the first walkthrough to the final walkthrough. This is included on every job, not billed as a line item.
- Quiet tools during family rest hours where possible. If a child naps at 1 p.m. or a baby goes down at 7 p.m., the crew adjusts. We ask about your schedule before we set ours.
- Pet-safe product choices where available. Adhesives, sealants, and finishes are chosen with the animals in the house in mind. If you have a dog that licks the floor or a cat that investigates every new surface, we plan for that.
- A photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves. Every day. You see proof that the work area was left the way we’d want it left in our own homes.
- A live person answers the phone 24/7. Not a voicemail box. Not an automated menu. A person. If you have a question at 9 p.m. or 6 a.m., you get an answer.
What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Jacksonville
Kitchen remodeling in Jacksonville typically falls between $28,000 and $85,000 depending on the size of the kitchen, the materials selected, and whether walls or plumbing move. That’s a wide range because the work ranges just as widely. A cabinet refacing with new Quartz & Granite Countertops in a Mandarin ranch might land near the lower end. A full gut with custom cabinetry, new plumbing rough-ins, and structural changes in a San Marco historic home lands higher.
Here’s how the costs typically break down for the Jacksonville market:
| Project Type | Typical Range (Jacksonville, FL) | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing + new countertops | $18,000 – $32,000 | New cabinet fronts, hardware, countertops, sink and faucet replacement |
| Mid-range kitchen remodel | $32,000 – $55,000 | Semi-custom cabinets, quartz or solid-surface counters, new flooring, lighting, backsplash |
| Full kitchen remodel (with layout changes) | $55,000 – $95,000+ | Custom cabinetry, plumbing/electrical relocation, new appliances, structural modifications, premium surfaces |
| Small kitchen or galley update | $14,000 – $25,000 | New cabinet fronts or stock cabinets, laminate or butcher block counters, refreshed lighting |
These numbers reflect what we see across Duval County and the surrounding area. Your written price depends on your specific kitchen, your neighborhood, and your material choices. Cabinets from KraftMaid and Wellborn cost differently than custom builds. Countertops from Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone each carry their own pricing tiers. Fixtures from Kohler, Moen, and Grohe vary as well. We walk you through each choice with the real cost attached, so you decide where to spend and where to save.
Want a specific number for your kitchen? Call (904) 643-6243. Estimates are free, and the price we show you is the price you’ll pay.
Named-Brand Materials You Can Research Yourself
We don’t install mystery materials. Every product we specify carries a manufacturer’s name and a warranty that travels with the finished project. You can look up the brand, read reviews, and verify the warranty before you commit.
Here’s who we build with:
- Cabinets: KraftMaid and Wellborn – American-made cabinetry with published spec sheets and long manufacturer warranties.
- Countertops: Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone – quartz surfaces with documented durability ratings.
- Fixtures: Kohler, Moen, and Grohe – faucets, sinks, and hardware with lifetime-limited warranties you can verify online.
- Tile and waterproofing: Schluter systems – the standard for waterproof shower and backsplash installations.
- Exteriors (for additions or adjacent work): James Hardie and GAF – siding and roofing products used when a kitchen expansion touches an exterior wall.
Kitchen Remodeling in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville’s housing stock creates specific challenges for kitchen remodeling that a contractor from Orlando or Atlanta wouldn’t necessarily anticipate. Homes in Riverside, Avondale, and San Marco can date to the 1920s with plaster walls, narrow doorways, and electrical panels that need upgrading before a modern appliance suite can be installed. Homes in Mandarin, Julington Creek, and the Southside range from 1980s builder-grade layouts to early-2000s open concepts that need selective reworking rather than full demolition.
Humidity matters here, too. Jacksonville’s subtropical climate means cabinet materials and finishes need to withstand moisture swings that wouldn’t faze a contractor in Arizona. We spec cabinet boxes and drawer slides rated for humid environments, and we check for hidden moisture issues behind existing cabinets before we install new ones. In older homes along the St. Johns River, we’ve found everything from termite damage to outdated plumbing that changed the scope of the project. A written price before work starts means those discoveries get addressed transparently, not buried.
If you want to see how we approach a full project start to finish, our Kitchen Remodeling in Jacksonville page covers the process step by step.
How We Work With Families, Kids, and Pets
Most of the families we work with have at least one child under 12 and at least one pet. That’s not a complication for us. It’s the central planning factor.
Before the first day of work, we ask about:
- Sleep schedules. When does the baby nap? When do the kids go to bed? We schedule loud work (demolition, tile cutting) outside those hours where possible.
- Pet behavior. Does the dog bolt when a door opens? Is the cat an escape artist? We set up containment plans, use solid barriers where needed, and keep exterior doors closed and latched.
- School pick-up and drop-off times. We don’t want our trucks blocking your driveway when you need to leave. We coordinate parking and access around your family’s schedule, not just our crew’s.
- Allergies and sensitivities. If anyone in the house has respiratory issues or skin sensitivities, we choose low-VOC adhesives, paints, and finishes where available. We flag product changes before they happen.
The C.A.R.E. values guide every decision: Clean up like it is our own home; Ask before we move or touch anything; Respect the family’s time and quiet hours; Explain the price before the work. Those aren’t slogans on a brochure. They’re the checkboxes our crews actually work from.
The 365-Day Done Right Promise
After your kitchen is complete, we don’t disappear. Every Elmstead Remodeling project includes the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if something isn’t done right, we make it right.
That covers failed cabinet hardware, a drawer that doesn’t glide smoothly, a Backsplash, Tile & Flooring issue that loosens, a faucet that drips after installation. If it’s within 365 days of completion and it’s not right, we fix it. No arguments, no prorated responsibility, no “that’s normal wear and tear” deflection.
This promise is stamped on every project we complete. It’s the longest-standing post-project commitment in our service area, and it’s a written term, not a verbal assurance.
Fast, Local Kitchen Remodeling
When you call (904) 643-6243, a live person answers. You tell us what’s going on with your kitchen, and we’ll schedule a walkthrough at a time that works for your family. Most Jacksonville-area appointments happen within a few days of the first call. For families with a failed appliance, a water leak, or a cabinet that’s come apart, we prioritize those visits because we know the kitchen can’t wait.
Our crews are based in Jacksonville and work exclusively in Northeast Florida. We’re not driving from Gainesville or Daytona. If you’re in Orange Park, we can be there in 20 minutes. If you’re in Atlantic Beach or Fernandina Beach, we’re close enough to make a same-day visit for urgent issues. Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Callahan, and St. Augustine are all within our regular service routes.
“Same-day availability” depends on the day and the crew schedule, but we never leave a family waiting past the next business day for an urgent kitchen issue. And we always tell you the truth about timing before you commit to anything.
Areas We Cover
We remodel kitchens throughout the Jacksonville metro and the surrounding communities. If you live in one of the areas below, you’re within our service area:
- Jacksonville – Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Julington Creek, Southside, Arlington, Springfield, Murray Hill, Ortega, and the Beaches.
- Orange Park – including Fleming Island and Doctors Inlet.
- Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, and Jacksonville Beach – coastal homes with salt-air considerations.
- Fernandina Beach – historic homes and waterfront properties on Amelia Island.
- Middleburg – newer construction and acreage properties.
- St. Augustine – including St. Johns, Nocatee, and Ponte Vedra.
- Green Cove Springs – including Lake Asbury and the surrounding Clay County area.
- Callahan – and the western Nassau County corridor.
If you’re not sure whether we cover your address, call and ask. If we don’t serve your area, we’ll tell you directly and help you figure out who does. We’d rather give you an honest referral than waste your time.
What to Ask Any Kitchen Remodeling Contractor (Including Us)
Before you sign with anyone, ask these questions. We answer all of them in writing, and we encourage you to hold every contractor to the same standard:
- Will I get a written price before work starts? If the answer is anything other than “yes, in writing,” walk away. Estimates that become “revised estimates” after demolition are not estimates.
- Who exactly will be in my house? Ask for names, ask about background checks, ask about uniforms. You should know who is walking through your front door.
- What happens if I’m not happy with the work after it’s done? Get the answer in writing. If there’s no post-completion guarantee, there’s no accountability.
- How do you protect my floors, my furniture, and my pets? If they can’t answer specifically, they haven’t thought about it.
- What brands are you installing? Vague answers like “quality materials” mean nothing. Ask for brand names and model lines. If they won’t name them, there’s a reason.
- Can I see photos of a recent clean-up? Ask for proof. We send a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves every day because we want you to hold us to it.
Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
How fast can you start a kitchen remodel in Jacksonville?
Most Jacksonville kitchen remodels start within two to four weeks of the initial walkthrough. That timeline includes material ordering, permit approval where required, and the written price process. For urgent situations like water damage or a failed cabinet wall pulling away from the studs, we prioritize the visit and can often begin remediation or stabilization work within a few days. Call (904) 643-6243 and tell us what’s happening. We’ll give you a straight answer about timing before you schedule anything.
Do you serve my area of Jacksonville?
If you’re within 45 to 60 minutes of central Jacksonville, the answer is almost certainly yes. We cover all of Duval County plus Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, St. Augustine, Atlantic Beach, Fernandina Beach, and Callahan. If you’re on the edge of that radius or you’re not sure, call us and ask directly. We’ll confirm your address against our current service map while you’re on the phone.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Jacksonville?
Most Jacksonville kitchen remodels run between $28,000 and $85,000 depending on the kitchen’s size, the materials you choose, and whether you’re moving walls, plumbing, or electrical. A cabinet refacing with new countertops can run $18,000 to $32,000. A full gut with layout changes ranges from $55,000 to $95,000 or more. Your written price includes everything, and it’s delivered before any work starts. Call (904) 643-6243 for a free, specific quote on your kitchen.
Can I call after hours or on weekends?
Yes. A live person answers our phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. No voicemail box, no automated system, no “we’ll call you back on Monday.” If you have a question at 10 p.m. on a Sunday, someone will answer. That’s part of the Cedarwell Care Promise, and it applies to every Elmstead location.
Contact Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel and you want a contractor who will put the written price in your hands before any work begins, start with a phone call. Graham Stein and the Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville team serve families from Riverside to St. Augustine, Orange Park to Fernandina Beach.
Call (904) 643-6243 for a free estimate. We’ll answer, we’ll listen, and we’ll give you a straight answer about cost, timing, and what’s possible in your kitchen. No pressure, no vague pricing, no wait-until-Monday response.
Key Takeaways
- Written price before any work starts – always included, never optional.
- Live person answers 24/7 at (904) 643-6243.
- Serving all of Jacksonville plus Orange Park, Atlantic Beach, Fernandina Beach, Middleburg, St. Augustine, Green Cove Springs, and Callahan.
- 365-Day Done Right Promise on every completed project.
- Named-brand materials from KraftMaid, Wellborn, Cambria, Silestone, Kohler, Moen, Grohe, Schluter, James Hardie, and GAF.
- Families with kids and pets get quiet tools during rest hours, pet-safe products where available, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling Jacksonville, serving Jacksonville and nearby areas.
What Our Customers Say
"Two bathrooms done at once with kids and a dog in the house. They kept dust contained, were gentle with the pets, and left the place clean each day. Calm and careful."
- Paige Lindholm"Kitchen and living room refresh. What stood out was the respect for our home, shoes off, floors covered, cleanup every evening. They checked with us before any change. Beautiful result."
- Dontae Willis"They opened up our kitchen and controlled the dust better than I thought possible. Floors protected, a photo of the cleaned space each day. Gentle on the house and on budget."
- Yasmin Croft
