Kitchen Remodeling in Albuquerque, NM
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations in Albuquerque, NM: 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 Albuquerque was built in 1982, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the New Mexico median of 1985.
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Kitchen Remodeling cost in Albuquerque
Typical Albuquerque range: $11,500 - $63,950 per kitchen. Reflects New Mexico labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
Intense sun and wide day-night temperature swings are the local stressors - UV degrades finishes and sealants fast, and repeated expansion opens joints.
Cabinets are the budget. They typically run a third of the total, which is why the first real decision is reface, new boxes, or custom - and why a quote that does not say which is not a quote.
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.
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 Albuquerque and kitchen remodeling work
Public figures for the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of Albuquerque was built in 1982, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the New Mexico median of 1985.1 About 47% of Albuquerque's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 8% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Albuquerque are of similar age: median build years 1984 and 1981.1 62% of occupied homes in Albuquerque are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1
Housing in Albuquerque is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 21% in buildings of five or more units.1 Detached homes can usually vent a range hood straight outside, which is the right way to do it. The median owner-occupied home in Albuquerque is valued at $291,500 (ACS), above the New Mexico median of $248,100.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.
Building permits in Albuquerque 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 | 3% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 15.8% |
| 1960-1979 | 28.2% |
| 1980-1999 | 28.4% |
| 2000-2009 | 16.5% |
| 2010 or later | 8.1% |
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 Albuquerque Intl Ap, 4.7 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 Albuquerque, NM?
Most kitchen remodeling projects in Albuquerque, NM land between $11,500 and $63,950, 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 Albuquerque?
The median home in the city of Albuquerque was built in 1982, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the New Mexico median of 1985. About 47% of Albuquerque's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 8% 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 Albuquerque have?
Housing in Albuquerque is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 21% in buildings of five or more units. 62% of occupied homes in Albuquerque are owner-occupied (70% statewide). Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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