How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Fairfax, VA in 2026? Most professionally completed projects run $40,000-$65,000 mid-range, with basic scopes at $25,000-$40,000 and high-end at $65,000-$100,000+, roughly one full tier above the $27,000-$35,000 national average.

In this episode of The Remodel Report, Chris and Jessica answer the rest of it too. Is $30,000 enough for a kitchen remodel in Fairfax? What are Fairfax County's kitchen permit fees in 2026? (3.00% of construction value plus $141.75 per trade permit, straight from the county's published fee schedule, about $1,800 on a $40,000 project.) What does the cost vs value data say about minor, midrange and upscale kitchen remodel ROI? Plus the Reddit homeowner at $72K before construction even started, and the three-part playbook for keeping a Fairfax remodel inside its tier.

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