Kitchen remodeling in Ocala, The Villages, and Wildwood
From cabinet and counter refreshes to full gut renovations with layout changes, we build kitchens that work for the way you actually cook and live. Licensed, insured, and done right the first time.
A kitchen remodel is a big check. Write it to a licensed contractor.
Your kitchen touches electrical, plumbing, and sometimes structural work all at once. That is exactly the kind of project where an unlicensed crew can leave you with problems that surface months later, and exactly where a licensed contractor earns the difference.
We handle the full scope: design decisions, demolition, cabinetry, countertops, tile, lighting, and the trades behind the walls. When permits are required, we pull them and pass the inspections. You get one contractor, one schedule, and one written warranty covering the workmanship for a full year.
Kitchen remodel cost in Ocala, 2026
Most contractors will not put a number on a page. Here are ours, based on what projects are actually costing in Marion County this year. Your real number comes from your real kitchen, but this is the honest starting point.
Refresh
Cabinet refacing or repainting, new countertops, sink and faucet, backsplash, lighting, paint. Same layout, same boxes.
Full Remodel
New semi-custom cabinets, quartz or granite counters, new flooring, full appliance package, updated fixtures. Layout stays put.
Custom Remodel
Layout changes, wall removal, island additions, custom cabinetry, relocated plumbing and electrical, premium appliances and finishes.
Want the full breakdown, including where every dollar goes and how 2026 cabinet tariffs are moving budgets? Read our 2026 kitchen remodel cost guide for Ocala or the cost guide for The Villages.
Every part of a kitchen, under one contractor
A kitchen is a dozen trades stacked in one room. We self-perform or manage all of it, so you are not chasing five contractors and hoping their work lines up.
Kitchen wall removal
Open up the kitchen, dining, and living areas. Load-bearing walls get engineered headers and a permit, not a prayer. Opening up a closed-off kitchen usually means removing a load-bearing wall, which is structural work we're licensed to handle in-house, engineered, permitted, and inspected.
Kitchen islands
Prep space, seating, and storage in the middle of the room, with the plumbing and electrical run properly underneath.
Custom cabinetry
Stock, semi-custom, and full custom cabinet lines. Installed level, true, and shimmed to a floor that is never actually flat.
Countertops
Quartz, granite, and butcher block. Templated, fabricated, and set with seams where you will not stare at them.
Backsplash and tile
Tile laid out to land right at the corners, on substrate that is prepared instead of just covered up.
Roll-out storage
Pull-out shelves, drawer inserts, and pantry systems that make the cabinets you already paid for actually usable.
Bar tops
Raised or flush bar seating that gives the room a place for people to land while you cook.
Kitchen flooring
Tile, LVP, and hardwood, run correctly under or around cabinetry depending on what the install calls for.
Kitchen plumbing
Relocated sinks and drains, new supply lines, pot fillers, and disposal work by qualified trades, inspected when required.
Kitchen electrical
New circuits, GFCI protection, appliance runs, and outlets where the code and your coffee maker both want them.
Lighting
Recessed cans, pendants, and under-cabinet LED so you can actually see the cutting board.
Drywall and paint
Repair, finish, and paint that ties the new kitchen back into the rest of the house instead of stopping at the doorway.
Hire licensed. It matters on this job.
Kitchen remodels regularly involve electrical and plumbing changes that Florida law says belong in licensed hands. Verify license CBC1268994 on MyFloridaLicense.com before hiring anyone, including us.
Kitchen remodeling across Central Florida
Ocala kitchen remodeling
Our shop is in Ocala, so Marion County is home. We know the permitting office, we know what is behind the walls of a 1970s Silver Springs Shores ranch, and we are minutes from your project.
Ocala services →The Villages kitchen remodeling
Concrete block and stucco, tight HOA expectations, and homeowners who want the job done cleanly and on schedule. Kitchen renovations in The Villages are everyday work for us.
The Villages services →Wildwood kitchen remodeling
A short run up US-301 from the shop. Wildwood is growing fast, and we remodel kitchens there in both established homes and newer construction.
Wildwood services →Common questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Ocala?
Most full kitchen remodels in Ocala run $28,000 to $60,000. A refresh runs $12,000 to $28,000, and a custom remodel with layout changes runs $60,000 to $120,000 or more. Our 2026 cost guide breaks down exactly where the money goes.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A refresh runs two to four weeks of construction. A full remodel is typically six to ten weeks, and a custom project with layout changes can run ten to fourteen weeks. Cabinet lead time happens before any of that, so the schedule starts the day you approve the order.
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?
It depends on the scope. Cosmetic updates usually do not require one, but moving plumbing, adding circuits, or changing structure typically does. We tell you up front what your project requires and handle the paperwork when it does.
Can I stay in my home during the remodel?
Almost always yes. We contain the work area and keep a functioning path through the home. Many clients set up a temporary kitchen station in another room.
What drives the price the most?
Cabinets, by a wide margin. They typically run 30% to 40% of the total budget, and the jump from stock to semi-custom to full custom swings the number more than any other single decision you will make.
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