St. Paul · Mendota Heights · Dakota County
Kitchen Remodeling in St. Paul & the South Metro
New cabinets and counters, a better layout, or a full gut remodel — planned, permitted and built by a licensed contractor.
- MN License #BC809999
- Licensed & insured
- Veteran-owned
- Free estimates
- Within ~45 min of St. Paul
Quick answer
cK Builders remodels kitchens in St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Dakota County and the south metro as a licensed Minnesota residential building contractor (#BC809999). We handle cabinets, countertops, backsplash tile, flooring, lighting, paint, and plumbing and electrical through licensed trades. The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts the Twin Cities average at $28,196 for a minor midrange kitchen remodel and $81,187 for a major midrange remodel.
Kitchen remodels we do
From a full gut remodel to just new countertops, we do it all in the kitchen. Full remodels and layout changes, opening a wall for an open-concept kitchen (with a beam and permit when it’s load-bearing), new islands and peninsulas, or smaller updates like a new backsplash, sink, faucet, lighting or paint.
We install new and replacement cabinets, pantry and add-on cabinets, crown molding, trim and hardware, and we paint existing cabinets. Countertops in quartz, granite, laminate or butcher block; sinks, faucets, garbage disposals, dishwashers and appliance installs; tile backsplashes; tile and LVP floors; and recessed, pendant and under-cabinet lighting.
Plumbing and electrical changes are done by licensed trades under permit, and drywall, trim and paint finish the job. One contractor, whether it’s one piece of the kitchen or the whole thing.
No job too small, no job too big
Quick fixes
New faucetNew sinkGarbage disposalDishwasher installCabinet hardwareUnder-cabinet lightsPendant lights
Updates
New countertopsTile backsplashCabinet paintingNew flooringRecessed lightingAppliance installsPaint
Remodels
New cabinetsIsland or peninsulaPantry cabinetsCrown molding and trimNew circuits
Full gut
New layoutOpen-concept wall removalRelocated plumbingEverything new
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Our kitchen remodeling work
What does kitchen remodeling cost around here?
| Project (benchmark scope) | Avg. job cost | Resale value added | Cost recouped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor kitchen remodel — midrange200 sq ft kitchen: new shaker cabinet fronts and hardware, new range and refrigerator, laminate counters, sink and faucet, resilient flooring, paint. | $28,196 | $28,466 | 101% |
| Major kitchen remodel — midrangeFull 200 sq ft kitchen: semi-custom cabinets with island, counters, appliances, vented hood, lighting, flooring, paint. | $81,187 | $49,839 | 61.4% |
| Major kitchen remodel — upscale200 sq ft kitchen: custom cabinets, stone counters, tile backsplash, built-in refrigerator, commercial-grade cooktop and hood, wall oven, new lighting, tile flooring. | $159,220 | $60,973 | 38.3% |
Source: 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (JLC / Zonda). These are regional averages for a fixed sample scope, not a cK Builders quote. Your price depends on your home and your selections.
What drives the price of kitchen remodeling
- Cabinet line and how many cabinets
- Countertop material and square footage
- Layout changes that move plumbing, gas or walls
- Lighting and electrical upgrades
- Flooring, backsplash tile and appliance work included
Want a ballpark first? Try the free cost estimator, then book a free walkthrough for a real number.
Why homeowners call cK Builders
Licensed & insured
Minnesota residential building contractor #BC809999, insured on every job. Look it up.
Veteran-owned
Owned and run by a U.S. Army veteran.
One point of contact
One person from the first walkthrough to the final inspection.
Permits handled
We pull the permits and schedule the inspections.
Free estimates
Walkthroughs and written estimates cost you nothing.
Clear pricing
Lump-sum estimates by project area, with allowances spelled out.
How a kitchen remodeling project works
Walkthrough and measure
We measure the kitchen and look at the plumbing, electrical and walls you might want to change.
Estimate and selections
A written estimate with allowances for cabinets, counters and fixtures. You pick finishes.
Permits and ordering
We pull permits for plumbing, electrical and any structural work, and order cabinets and materials.
Demo and rough-in
Tear-out, framing, then plumbing and electrical by licensed trades, inspected before drywall.
Cabinets and counters
Cabinets are set and leveled, counters are templated and installed, then sink and faucet.
Backsplash and finish
Tile, lighting, trim, paint and cleanup, then the final walkthrough.
Kitchen Remodeling near you
We work in every city below, plus anywhere within about 45 minutes of St. Paul.
Mendota HeightsWest St. PaulSouth St. PaulInver Grove HeightsEaganBurnsvilleApple ValleyRosemountLakevilleFarmingtonHastingsSt. Paul
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Get a free kitchen remodeling estimate
Tell us a little about the project. We respond the same day to set up a free walkthrough. Rather talk now? Call or text 651-233-7331.
- Free estimates and walkthroughs
- Licensed MN #BC809999, insured
- Veteran-owned, St. Paul based