Kitchen Remodeling in Charleston, SC
Looking for kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations in Charleston, SC? Call Global Home Views and we connect your project with a contractor who does this work. 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 Charleston was built in 1995, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the South Carolina median of 1992.
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Kitchen Remodeling cost in Charleston
Typical Charleston range: $14,000 - $78,000 per kitchen. Reflects South Carolina labor and material costs. Estimate for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 for a written scope.
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.
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.
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 Charleston and kitchen remodeling work
Public figures for the city of Charleston in Charleston County, not the metro, and the general practice that follows.
The median home in the city of Charleston was built in 1995, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the South Carolina median of 1992.1 Most of Charleston's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 26% were built since 2010.1 In newer homes the kitchen is usually a finishes-and-layout job; the electrical panel and plumbing rarely need work. Owner-occupied homes in Charleston are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1997 against 1993.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.
56% of occupied homes in Charleston are owner-occupied (72% statewide).1 Charleston has a mixed housing stock: 48% detached houses, 7% attached or townhouse units and 36% in buildings of five or more units.1 The median owner-occupied home in Charleston is valued at $509,700 (ACS), above the South Carolina median of $259,000.1 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 Charleston 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 | 10% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 9% |
| 1960-1979 | 15.4% |
| 1980-1999 | 20.5% |
| 2000-2009 | 18.7% |
| 2010 or later | 26.3% |
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 Charleston City, 4.1 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 Charleston, SC?
Most kitchen remodeling projects in Charleston, SC land between $14,000 and $78,000, 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 Charleston?
The median home in the city of Charleston was built in 1995, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the South Carolina median of 1992. Most of Charleston's housing is recent: only 34% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 26% were built 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 Charleston have?
Charleston has a mixed housing stock: 48% detached houses, 7% attached or townhouse units and 36% in buildings of five or more units. 56% of occupied homes in Charleston are owner-occupied (72% statewide). Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.
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