Kitchen Remodeling in Wilmington, DE
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations in Wilmington, DE: tell us the job once and we connect you with a contractor for it. Kitchen remodels at every level - cabinet refacing, layout changes and full gut renovations with new plumbing, electrical and ventilation. The median home in the city of Wilmington was built in 1946, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Delaware median of 1987.
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Kitchen Remodeling cost in Wilmington
Typical Wilmington range: $16,500 - $92,050 per kitchen. Reflects Delaware labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
Moving the sink or range means moving supply, drain and vent. A drain needs its fall, so relocating a sink across the room is a floor-system question, not a cosmetic one.
Long cooling seasons and heavy summer rain drive the two problems we see most here: moisture getting into assemblies, and anything that traps it staying wet.
Ventilation gets skipped and should not. A sealed modern kitchen with a high-CFM hood and no make-up air can backdraft a water heater or fireplace.
What the job includes
- Layout and work-triangle planning
- Cabinet refacing or replacement
- Countertop templating and install
- Plumbing and electrical relocation
- Range hood and make-up air
- Flooring, tile and backsplash
Homes in Wilmington and kitchen remodeling work
Public figures for the city of Wilmington in New Castle County, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of Wilmington was built in 1946, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Delaware median of 1987.1 In older kitchens the hidden scope - undersized circuits, galvanized supply lines, out-of-level floors - is what moves the price, so the walkthrough matters more than the showroom. The stock is old by national standards: 79% of Wilmington's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Wilmington are older than rentals: a median build year of 1938 against 1953.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Wilmington, with 48% of occupied homes owner-occupied (73% statewide).1 Landlord kitchens are quoted for durability and turnover time; say so when you call and the scope is written that way. Most housing units in Wilmington are not detached houses: 26% are in buildings of five or more units and only 10% are detached single-family homes.1 In condo buildings, kitchen work needs the association's sign-off for plumbing and venting changes, in addition to the permit.
The median owner-occupied home in Wilmington is valued at $231,400 (ACS), below the Delaware median of $352,000.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. Building permits in Wilmington are normally issued by the city building department.2,3 Where plumbing or electrical moves, the permit is filed with the city building department.
| Before 1940 | 42.7% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 21.7% |
| 1960-1979 | 14.4% |
| 1980-1999 | 8.1% |
| 2000-2009 | 6.8% |
| 2010 or later | 6.2% |
Sources and notes (3)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, 5.7 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does kitchen remodeling cost in Wilmington, DE?
Most kitchen remodeling projects in Wilmington, DE land between $16,500 and $92,050, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
How long is a kitchen out of use?
Two to six weeks for most remodels. Layout changes that move plumbing or electrical sit at the longer end.
How old are the homes in Wilmington?
The median home in the city of Wilmington was built in 1946, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Delaware median of 1987. The stock is old by national standards: 79% of Wilmington's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 6% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What kind of housing does Wilmington have?
Most housing units in Wilmington are not detached houses: 26% are in buildings of five or more units and only 10% are detached single-family homes. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Wilmington, with 48% of occupied homes owner-occupied (73% statewide). Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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