Kitchen Remodeling in Orlando — Design, Build, Done Right
Your kitchen is where the day starts and where people tend to gather after it ends. When it is not working, everything feels off. Outdated cabinets, not enough counter space, poor lighting, a layout that makes cooking feel like an obstacle course. TEK Construction Group has been fixing exactly that for homeowners across Orlando and Central Florida for over 25 years. We handle the full scope of kitchen remodeling from the first design conversation to final walkthrough, and we do it with our own crew, not a string of subcontractors.
What a Kitchen Remodel Includes
A kitchen remodel is not one thing. It is a combination of decisions that compound. Here is what TEK handles on a typical kitchen remodel project, and what to think through for each.
Cabinetry
Cabinets define the look and function of a kitchen more than anything else. TEK works with several cabinet lines including Marsh, Kountry Wood, North Point, Milestone Cabinetry, and Ideal Cabinetry. We offer semi-custom and fully custom options depending on your budget and the layout of your space. Cabinet decisions include door style, wood species or material, finish, hardware, and interior organization. For kitchens with non-standard dimensions, custom is often the right call. For most standard floor plans, semi-custom gives you excellent quality at a more controlled price.
Countertops
TEK is a Cambria dealer and resource, which means we can help you navigate the full Cambria quartz line at our showroom. We also work with granite, quartzite, porcelain, and Dekton depending on the look and durability needs. Countertop selection involves thickness, edge profile, backsplash coordination, and the material performance under your specific cooking habits. An avid baker, for example, may prioritize a cool stone surface near the prep zone. Someone who regularly uses cast iron should think about edge durability.
Layout and Configuration
Layout changes are what separate a surface-level remodel from a true transformation. If your current kitchen has a galley layout but your floor plan allows for an island or a more open connection to the dining room, a structural change may be worth it. TEK handles layout changes including wall removals, island additions, peninsula configurations, and the associated plumbing and electrical work those changes require. We work with an architect when structural changes are needed and coordinate all permits in your county.
Appliances
Appliance selection is often handled by the homeowner, but we coordinate the installation and ensure everything fits cleanly into the design. TEK regularly works with Samsung, Wolf, and other brands our vendor partners carry. If you are doing a full remodel, consider appliance dimensions before finalizing cabinet specs, especially for built-in refrigerators, range hoods, and dishwashers where the rough opening dimensions are tight.
Flooring
Kitchen flooring needs to handle moisture, heavy foot traffic, and dropped items. Popular choices in Central Florida right now include large-format porcelain tile, luxury vinyl plank for its comfort underfoot, and hardwood in kitchens that flow into a living area. TEK handles flooring as part of a complete remodel scope and works with vendors including Hallmark Floors and Tilebar for material sourcing.
Lighting
Kitchen lighting is layered: ambient (general), task (over counters and island), and accent (under-cabinet or inside glass cabinets). Most Orlando homes from the 1990s and 2000s have a single ceiling fixture that leaves the counters in shadow. Adding recessed lighting, pendant fixtures over an island, and under-cabinet LED strips is one of the highest-impact changes you can make in a remodel, and it is often underbudgeted. TEK handles all electrical work in-house and can design a lighting plan as part of the project.
Plumbing
Sink location, disposal, dishwasher line, and pot filler if you want one. If your sink is staying in the same location, plumbing changes are minimal. If you are moving it, adding an island sink, or relocating the dishwasher, that adds to the scope but is fully manageable within a kitchen remodel. TEK handles all plumbing in-house for our projects.
Our Kitchen Remodel Process
We keep it simple. You start with a free consultation where we walk your current kitchen, talk through what is and is not working, and discuss your goals and budget range. From there, our design team develops a plan including cabinet layout, material selections, and any structural changes. You review and approve before anything is ordered. Once materials are confirmed, we schedule construction and communicate with you at every step. Most kitchen remodels in our area run 6 to 10 weeks from demo to final walkthrough, depending on scope and material lead times.
Kitchen Remodels by Location
TEK builds kitchens across Central Florida. If you are outside Orlando, we have location-specific pages for Winter Park, Windermere, Winter Garden, and Lake Nona with examples from those communities.
What a Kitchen Remodel Costs in Orlando
Ranges vary widely depending on scope. A cosmetic refresh replacing cabinet doors, countertops, and fixtures in an existing layout typically runs $25,000 to $50,000. A mid-range full remodel with new cabinets, counters, flooring, and appliances is usually $50,000 to $90,000. A high-end custom kitchen with layout changes, custom cabinetry, premium stone, and a full appliance package can exceed $120,000. TEK provides detailed, itemized estimates so you understand exactly what you are getting before any commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Remodeling in Orlando
Most kitchen remodels with TEK take 6 to 10 weeks from demolition to final walkthrough. The timeline depends on scope, material lead times, and whether any structural changes are involved. Layout changes or custom cabinets can add 2 to 4 weeks. We give you a detailed schedule before construction begins so you know what to expect.
Structural changes, electrical work, and plumbing changes require permits from Orange County or your local municipality. Cosmetic work like replacing cabinet doors or countertops typically does not. TEK handles all required permits and inspections as part of your project scope.
Yes, in most cases. We set up a temporary workspace in another part of the home for appliances during construction, and we work on a schedule that minimizes disruption. For larger projects with significant structural work, there may be a few days where the noise and dust make it uncomfortable, but most clients stay home throughout.
A refresh updates the look without changing the layout or structure. This usually means new cabinet doors and hardware, new countertops, a new backsplash, and updated fixtures. A full remodel may include new cabinets, layout changes, flooring, appliances, electrical, and plumbing. Refreshes are faster and less expensive. Full remodels give you more control over the final result and typically add more home value.
TEK has an in-house design team that works with you on layout, material selections, and renderings. For complex custom projects, we collaborate with architects and outside designers as needed. Most homeowners work directly with our team without needing to hire separately.
For cabinets, we work with Marsh, Kountry Wood, Milestone Cabinetry, Ideal Cabinetry, and North Point depending on your budget and style goals. For countertops, TEK is a Cambria dealer and also works with granite, quartzite, Dekton, and porcelain. You can visit our showroom in St. Cloud to see material options in person.
For cabinets, we work with Marsh, Kountry Wood, Milestone Cabinetry, Ideal Cabinetry, and North Point depending on your budget and style goals. For countertops, TEK is a Cambria dealer and also works with granite, quartzite, Dekton, and porcelain. You can visit our showroom in St. Cloud to see material options in person.
