How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Scottsdale?

Short version: a Scottsdale kitchen runs $65k to $250k+ depending on whether you keep the layout or change it, and cabinetry — not appliances — is the biggest line. Here is the whole picture, honestly, so you can budget before you fall in love with a photo.

2026 Scottsdale kitchen ranges

Kitchen project	Typical 2026 range
Pull-and-replace (keep the layout)	$65,000 – $120,000
Full custom (new layout, custom cabinetry)	$120,000 – $250,000+
Structural (wall removal, moved services)	Add $20,000 – $60,000

2026 Scottsdale bath ranges

Bath project	Typical 2026 range
Primary bath	$45,000 – $110,000
Hall bath	$25,000 – $45,000
Powder room	$15,000 – $30,000

What actually drives the number

Two kitchens the same size can be sixty thousand dollars apart. Here is where that gap comes from:

Cost driver	Why it moves the budget
Cabinetry grade	The biggest single line at 30–40%. Stock to semi-custom to full custom inset is a wide, steep ladder.
Stone & tile	A honed marble island is five figures alone; slab choice and edge detail swing it hard.
Appliances	A pro range and paneled fridge versus a standard package is a $10k–$40k spread.
Layout changes	Moving walls, plumbing, or gas turns finish work into structural work — permits and time follow.
Home age	Pre-1990 homes hide asbestos and poly-B piping; testing and abatement are real line items here.

Nobody is ever surprised by the cabinetry number. They are surprised by the four things underneath it that no photo shows.

What people forget to budget

A finish-only estimate — the kind you get from a showroom — leaves these out. Together they run 10 to 15 percent of the job, so build them in from the start:

Forgotten cost	What it is
Permits & HOA review	City of Scottsdale permits plus design review in gated and ranch communities.
Hazmat in older homes	Asbestos and poly-B testing and abatement, common in pre-1990 Valley homes.
The temporary kitchen	The working setup you actually cook in for 8–14 weeks.
Contingency	5–10% for what is found once the walls are open. You want it and hope not to use it.

Financing a remodel

Most homeowners fund a kitchen or bath with a home-equity line of credit or a dedicated renovation loan, and pay in stages tied to the project's milestones rather than all at once. We are glad to structure a payment schedule that follows the build — deposit, rough-in, cabinetry set, completion — and to work alongside your lender's draw requirements so the money and the work stay in step. A remodel is a large number; it does not have to be a single one.

Cost questions we get first