Remodeled open-layout kitchen with pendant lighting and a quartz island in Fairfax VA

Kitchen Remodeling in Fairfax, VA

From the first design to the final walkthrough, one local team manages your entire kitchen remodel: 3D design, permits, cabinets, countertops and installation.

Kitchen and Bath Shop Fairfax provides design-build kitchen remodeling in Fairfax, VA and central Fairfax County. Services include in-home measurement, 3D kitchen design, City of Fairfax and Fairfax County permitting, cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electrical and installation under one contract. Focused kitchen updates start at $9,900; full remodel pricing depends on layout, materials and scope.

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One Fairfax Team, From Showroom to Final Inspection

From showroom to walk-through

3D design, permits, materials from our Fairfax Blvd showroom, licensed installation and the final walk-through, all on one contract with one project contact.

See it in 3D before you spend.

We measure your kitchen, then you approve a rendered 3D design before any money changes hands.

City or county, permits handled.

Fairfax addresses split between the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County Land Development Services. We identify yours, file the permits and schedule the inspections.

A written quote that holds.

Package pricing up front, then an itemized written quote after the in-home measure. The number you sign is the number you pay unless you change the scope.

One complete package

Everything Inside a KBS Fairfax Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel here is a complete package, not a menu of separate trades you coordinate yourself. One team designs it and one team builds it.

Before demolition.

  • In-home measurement, layout and wall-removal planning,
  • 3D renderings, cabinet and countertop selection at the showroom
  • Permit filing with the City of Fairfax or Fairfax County.

During construction.

  • Demolition, structural work where a wall opens
  • Plumbing and electrical, cabinet and countertop installation,
  • Tile and backsplash, lighting and flooring.

After the last tile.

  • Final inspection
  • A room-by-room walk-through with you, punch-list completion and our workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer warranties.

How a Kitchen Remodel Works With KBS Fairfax

1

Reach out

Send the quick form or call (703) 794-5261. A Fairfax designer, not a call center, gets back to you within one business day.

2

In-home visit

We measure the kitchen, check which walls can open and what the plumbing and electrical will allow, and go over budget on the spot.

3

3D design and written quote

You pick cabinets and counters on the showroom floor, see the new kitchen in 3D and get an itemized written price.

4

Build, inspect, walk through

We file the city or county permits, build, pass inspections and finish every punch-list item. Done when you say it is.

Budget

What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Fairfax

Three scopes, one honest starting point. Your written, itemized price is set at the free in-home quote, after we measure and look behind the walls.

Full kitchen remodel

Full remodel, same footprint

Priced after measure

Scope varies by kitchen.

  • New semi-custom cabinetry
  • Quartz countertops and backsplash
  • Minor layout adjustments
  • Updated appliances, flooring, lighting

Major renovation

Open it up: new layout

Priced after measure

The galley-to-open-plan remodel most 1960s to 1980s Fairfax kitchens need: wall removal with engineered beam, relocated plumbing and electrical, custom cabinetry and premium surfaces.

  • Custom cabinetry and premium surfaces
  • Structural changes and new footprint
  • Relocated plumbing and electrical
  • Designer finishes throughout

Your written, itemized price is set at the free in-home quote, after we measure and look at what is behind the walls. Financing options may be available for qualified homeowners.

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Local reality

What Should Fairfax Homeowners Know Before Remodeling a Kitchen?

Most homes around our showroom went up between the 1960s and the 1980s: brick colonials, split-levels and ramblers in neighborhoods like Mantua, Fairfax Villa, Mosby Woods and Kings Park West. That housing stock shapes how a kitchen remodel is scoped, permitted and sequenced.

Closed layouts by design

Kitchens of that era were built as closed galley and U-shaped rooms, separated from dining and family rooms. Opening them up usually means working around stairs, structure and load-bearing walls, which we plan with proper engineering before demolition starts.

Older homes, older systems

Behind original 1960s to 1980s walls we often find dated wiring, undersized panels and original plumbing. We look for this during the measure and scope any electrical and plumbing upgrades into the design up front, rather than as mid-project change orders.

Two permit jurisdictions

Addresses inside city limits fall under the City of Fairfax; everywhere else falls under Fairfax County Land Development Services, each with its own process and inspections. We identify your jurisdiction, file the permits and schedule the inspections.

HOA and townhome logistics

Many Fairfax townhome and cluster communities have HOA rules on work hours, dumpsters and deliveries. We plan the schedule and staging around them, so the project moves and the neighbors stay happy.

Pick Cabinets and Counters Together, on the Showroom Floor

The two choices that shape a kitchen get made side by side at 9715 Fairfax Blvd., not one at a time from samples.

Painted cabinetry with double wall ovens in a remodeled Fairfax VA kitchen

Cabinets

Five lines on display, framed and frameless, from budget-friendly refresh options to semi-custom built for opened-up layouts.

ForevermarkKraftMaid VantageYorktowneMedallionDesign Craft

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Quartz countertops on the island and perimeter of a remodeled Fairfax VA kitchen

Countertops

Quartz, granite and ultra-compact surfaces, templated and installed through one point of contact.

CaesarstoneCambriaSilestoneDektonMSI

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Also on the floor: Kohler, Delta, Grohe and Signature Hardware fixtures, plus tile from MSI, Merolatile and Morris Tile.

Who Should Remodel Your Fairfax Kitchen?

Different projects call for different kinds of help. A design-build remodeler like KBS Fairfax handles design, materials, permits, installation and warranty under one contract, which is what a full kitchen remodel usually needs.

OptionUsually best for
Design-build remodelerOne team owns design, materials, permits, installation and warranty. Best when a wall is coming down or the layout is changing and you want one accountable contact.
General contractorBuilds from plans and specs you already have, and subcontracts the trades. Best when an architect or designer has finished the drawings.
HandymanRepairs, swaps and cosmetic updates. Best for a faucet, a few cabinet doors or a backsplash, not for a remodel that touches plumbing, electrical or structure.
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Open the Doors at Our Fairfax Showroom

Cabinet colors and door styles read differently in a room than on a screen. At 9715 Fairfax Blvd., on Route 50 at Fairfax Circle, you open the drawers, compare a framed box to a frameless one and hold the countertop slab against the cabinet finish before anything is ordered. Open daily, 9 AM to 6 PM, no appointment needed.

  • Showroom9715 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031
  • (703) 794-5261Call us now
  • fairfax@bykbs.comSend us your plans
  • Mon to Sat9:00 AM to 6:00 PM · Closed Sunday
Good to know

Kitchen Remodeling Questions From Fairfax Homeowners

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Fairfax, VA?
Refresh packages that keep the existing layout start at $9,900. Full remodels and layout changes are priced after the in-home measure, because opening a wall, moving plumbing and the cabinet line you choose move the number more than square footage. Your written, itemized quote is set at the free visit.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Fairfax?
Three to six weeks on site for a typical kitchen once materials arrive, longer when a wall is coming down or custom cabinetry has long lead times. Design, ordering and permits happen before demolition, so construction runs without long pauses.
Which cabinet and countertop brands do you use in kitchen remodels?
Cabinets: Forevermark, KraftMaid Vantage, Yorktowne, Medallion and Design Craft. Countertops: Caesarstone, Cambria, Silestone, Dekton and MSI. All of them are displayed at our showroom at 9715 Fairfax Blvd., open Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed Sunday.
What about HOA rules in my townhome community?
We plan the schedule, dumpster placement and deliveries around your HOA's work-hour and staging rules before the project starts, so the work moves and the neighbors stay happy.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Fairfax?
Yes for anything beyond cosmetic updates. Addresses inside city limits fall under the City of Fairfax, everywhere else under Fairfax County Land Development Services. We identify your jurisdiction, file the permits and schedule the inspections.
Do I need to move out during a kitchen remodel?
Usually not. We isolate the work area, protect floors and pathways, and most clients set up a temporary kitchen corner and stay home for the duration of the project.
Is your kitchen remodeling work warrantied?
Yes. Every kitchen ends with a final walk-through and is backed by our workmanship warranty, alongside the manufacturer warranties on cabinets, counters and fixtures.
Can I remodel my kitchen for around $10,000 in Fairfax?
Yes, as a focused update: the existing layout is kept, cabinets come from a strong stock line, and countertops, sink, faucet, lighting and flooring are replaced, with no moved plumbing or structural work. That is what our from-$9,900 package covers.
Can you open up a closed galley or U-shaped kitchen?
Yes. This is the most common kitchen project we do in Fairfax. Most 1960s to 1980s homes here let us remove or open the wall to the dining room with an engineered beam. We handle the structural assessment, engineering, permits and finish work as one project.
Can I get a new kitchen without changing the layout?
Yes, and it is the fastest and most affordable route. New cabinets, quartz counters, sink, faucet, lighting and flooring in the existing footprint, starting at $9,900, with no moved plumbing and no structural work.
Do you offer financing for a kitchen remodel?
Yes, financing options are available for qualified homeowners, so a kitchen remodel can be paid monthly instead of all at once. Ask your designer during the free quote and we will walk you through the current plans.

See Your New Kitchen Before You Build It

Free in-home quote. Free 3D design. Written, itemized pricing. Serving Fairfax City and central Fairfax County, everything within about 12 miles of our showroom. Kitchens from $9,900.