Revolution Contractors: Kitchen Remodeling in St. Petersburg
Open-book Time & Materials pricing, 20+ W-2 carpenters on payroll, and licensed Florida GC coverage (CRC1331628 + CGC1522463). Free written estimate within 48 hours. Family-owned in St. Pete since 2016.
Florida licenses
CRC1331628 + CGC1522463
In-house crew
20+ W-2 carpenters
Family-owned since
2016
Pricing model
Open-book Time & Materials
What you get with Revolution
Open-book T&M
30% markup stated up front. Weekly budget reports compare actuals to your estimate. You see the same invoices we do.
In-house crew
20+ W-2 carpenters on payroll handle framing, demo, trim, and cabinet installation directly, not subs juggling three other jobs.
Pre-1960 experience
Cast-iron drain camera-scope pre-contract on Old Northeast, Kenwood, Crescent Lake, Roser Park kitchens. Surprises priced up front, not mid-demo.
The same crew handles a high-rise condo kitchen in downtown St. Petersburg, with service-elevator scheduling, COI naming, and board-approval coordination built into the pre-construction week.
Client Story · Old Southeast
“We had multiple contractors tell us that our 100-year old bungalow in Old Southeast should be torn down instead of remodeled. Revolution worked with us on an extensive plan to rebuild structural components and remodel the entire house. Now we have the best house on the block!”
Sean K. Old Southeast historic bungalow renovation
Cast-iron drain replacement to the street added $14,000 to the project before a single cabinet was installed, caught during pre-construction camera scope, not surfaced as a mid-project surprise.
“Revolution handled our kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, and rental property repairs. Brent and the team came in under budget. We keep coming back because they deliver every time.”
“The whole team was great, and everyone that worked on my kitchen was polite and helpful. They were very clean and even great with my dogs. Would absolutely use Revolution again.”
Kitchen Remodel Cost by Scope
A kitchen remodel in St. Petersburg falls into three cost tiers, with scope driving every budget line. Cosmetic refreshes stay in the forty-to-sixty-thousand range. Mid-range full remodels with semi-custom cabinets and stone counters land between seventy-five thousand and one hundred thousand. Luxury kitchens with Wolf, Sub-Zero, or Thermador packages run north of a hundred thousand. Pre-1960 St. Pete homes often need cast-iron drain replacement to the street, which adds ten to twenty thousand before cabinets go in.
Revolution prices every tier under open-book Time & Materials with a thirty-percent markup stated up front and weekly budget reports comparing actuals to your estimate.
| Tier | Price range | Cabinets | Counters | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Refresh | $40,000 to $60,000 | RTA or stock | Laminate or quartz | Under 1 month |
| Mid-Range Full | $75,000 to $100,000+ | Semi-custom | Quartz or granite | 1 to 2 months |
| Luxury Full | $100,000 to $150,000+ | Custom (Wood-Mode) | Waterfall or premium slab | 2 to 3 months |
Which tier fits depends on how many systems are past their prime. If cabinets, flooring, counters, and appliances all need updating, a full remodel is the right call. If the layout works and the bones are solid, a cosmetic refresh gets you there faster.
See our full St. Pete kitchen cost guide for a line-by-line walkthrough. For ROI by neighborhood, read kitchen remodel ROI in St. Petersburg.
Kitchen Remodel Timeline, Week by Week
Kitchen remodel timelines in St. Pete typically run one to three months of construction, plus four to eight weeks of pre-construction planning and two to five weeks for permits. The variable is scope: a like-for-like swap of cabinets, counters, and appliances runs under a month. Layout changes, structural work, or luxury appliance delivery windows stretch to the three-month end.
Weeks -6 to -4: Design and selections
Cabinet lead times set the pre-construction clock. RTA cabinets ship in 2 weeks, stock lands in 4 weeks, semi-custom runs 6 to 10 weeks, and custom (Wood-Mode class) is 12 to 20 weeks.
Weeks -4 to -1: Pre-construction
Hard bids, selection lock, permit application. Appliances ordered so they land the week before install.
Week 1: Demo
Cabinets removed, appliances disconnected, dust barriers raised.
Week 2: Framing changes
Framing changes if the layout moves. Camera scope for cast-iron drains on pre-1960 homes happens here or earlier.
Weeks 3 to 4: Plumbing and electrical rough-in
Rough-in work followed by rough-in inspection.
Weeks 5 to 6: Drywall, paint, tile flooring
Drywall install, paint, and tile flooring go in before cabinets.
Week 7: Cabinet installation
Cabinets go in in the pre-planned layout.
Week 8: Countertops
Countertops templated, fabricated, and installed. Two weeks total from template day.
Weeks 9 to 10: Backsplash, appliances, trim, punch list
Backsplash tile, appliance install, fixtures, trim, punch list, final inspection.
Cast-iron drain scope on pre-1960 homes gets priced in pre-construction, not surfaced mid-demo. Appliance ordering is sequenced against cabinet lead times so neither the crew nor the appliances sit idle.
See the full phase-by-phase timeline for how pre-construction sequencing works.
Kitchen Remodel by Home Type
Kitchen remodel scope varies by home type across St. Pete neighborhoods. Pre-1960 bungalows carry cast-iron drain risk. Mid-century ranches have slab-on-grade complications. Downtown condos add HOA rules and elevator scheduling. Historic districts require Certificate of Appropriateness coordination for any exterior change.
Pre-1960 St. Pete Bungalows (Old Northeast, Kenwood, Crescent Lake, Roser Park)
Cast-iron drain camera scope is standard pre-contract work on any kitchen under 1960 construction. Converted sleeping-porch layouts, galley footprints, and floors sloped from decades of foundation settling are common. Load-bearing wall identification matters here because many of these homes have had walls modified without permits over the years. Revolution scopes cast iron and structure before cabinets are ordered. See small kitchen remodel in older St. Pete homes and 5 surprises in older St. Pete kitchens.
Mid-Century Ranch and Split-Level Homes (1950s to 1980s)
Slab-on-grade construction complicates drain relocation. Any plumbing move requires cutting and patching the slab, which adds time and cost. Load-bearing walls are common on open-plan expansions and need an engineer sign-off plus an engineered header (LVL or steel beam) before demo. We identify load-bearing status in the walkthrough so there are no mid-project pivots. See load-bearing wall removal in St. Pete kitchens.
Downtown Condos and High-Rises
HOA remodel rules govern work hours (typically 9 to 4 Monday through Friday), elevator scheduling for cabinet and debris moves, and whether drain relocation is permitted at all. Many condo stacks prohibit relocating the kitchen drain. Revolution handles the HOA submittal, elevator coordination, and work-window compliance. See our condo remodel page for how the sequencing works.
Historic District Kitchens (Old Northeast Historic, Kenwood Historic, Roser Park Historic)
Interior kitchen scope is typically exempt from Certificate of Appropriateness review. Exterior changes trigger CoA: bumping out for a window over the sink, adding a rear door, altering the roofline. We handle the CoA coordination when it is needed. Pair with historic renovation for broader scope.
Permits and Code Compliance
Pinellas permit requirements for a kitchen touching plumbing, electrical, structural framing, gas lines, or hood ventilation take two to five weeks to process. Cosmetic-only work (cabinet paint, countertop swap, backsplash, flooring) does not require a permit. Revolution pulls permits under Florida licenses CRC1331628 and CGC1522463 and handles all inspections.
When a permit is required
- Any plumbing modification (drain relocation, new fixtures, water-line changes)
- Any electrical modification (new circuits, panel upgrades, GFCI or AFCI additions)
- Any structural change (wall removal, header install, ceiling modifications)
- Gas-line additions or relocations
- Hood ventilation routing changes
- Window or door additions
Cosmetic-only exemptions
- Cabinet replacement in the existing footprint
- Countertop replacement
- Backsplash install
- Flooring replacement
- Paint
Cast-iron drain gate on pre-1960 homes: Any drain modification in a home built before 1960 pulls a permit and camera scope. Revolution runs camera scope pre-permit as standard practice, so the scope is priced before you commit.
2026 Florida Building Code interaction: The 2026 FBC cycle updated hurricane-tie, wind-load, and electrical requirements. For kitchens, the big changes are GFCI and AFCI coverage on new circuits and hood ventilation routing. See 2026 Florida Building Code changes for the full update, and kitchen electrical code under NEC Article 210 for the circuit-level requirements.
Ready to Talk About Your Kitchen?
Call (727) 888-6161 or schedule a free consultation. You'll get a walkthrough of your kitchen, an honest assessment of what you're working with, and real numbers within 48 hours.
Kitchen remodel questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in St. Petersburg?
A cosmetic refresh runs $40,000 to $60,000. Mid-range remodels with semi-custom cabinets and stone counters run $75,000 to $100,000+. Luxury kitchens with Wolf, Sub-Zero, or Thermador appliances exceed $100,000. Cast-iron drain replacement in pre-1960s homes can add $10,000 to $20,000. Full cost breakdown by tier at our Kitchen Remodel Cost guide.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in St. Pete?
A cosmetic refresh takes under a month of construction. A full remodel with layout changes runs one to two months of construction. Major renovations with structural work take two to three months. Add four to eight weeks of pre-construction planning and two to five weeks for permits.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel?
Yes, if the work touches plumbing, electrical, or structural framing. Cosmetic-only work (cabinet paint, countertop swap, backsplash, flooring) does not require a permit. Revolution pulls permits under Florida licenses CRC1331628 and CGC1522463 and handles all inspections.
Can I live in my house during a kitchen remodel?
Yes, most homeowners stay in the home. You will not have kitchen access during construction, so plan for eating out, delivery, or a temporary kitchen setup in another room. Revolution sequences the work with dust barriers, dedicated work hours, and weekly client meetings.
Why does Revolution use Time & Materials pricing?
Kitchens carry more variable-cost surprises than any other remodel, cabinet lead times, cast-iron drain failures in older homes, and long luxury-appliance delivery windows. T&M prices every cost as it surfaces, with a 30% markup stated up front and weekly budget reports comparing actuals to your estimate. You see the same invoices we do.
What kitchen appliance brands do you install most often?
Range options we handle most often: KitchenAid, Bosch, Wolf, Thermador. Refrigerators: Sub-Zero, Bosch, KitchenAid. Delivery windows run 4 to 6 weeks for mid-range brands and 8 to 14 weeks for Sub-Zero and Wolf. We order appliances in week 2 of pre-construction so they land the week before installation, not weeks after demo.
Can Revolution remove a wall between my kitchen and living room?
Yes. Load-bearing walls require an engineer sign-off, an engineered header (LVL or steel beam), and a permit. Non-load-bearing walls are same-day demo. We identify load-bearing status during the consultation walkthrough so you know the scope and cost before you commit.
Do you handle historic-district kitchens?
Yes. Interior kitchen scope is typically exempt from Certificate of Appropriateness review in Old Northeast Historic, Kenwood Historic, and Roser Park Historic. Exterior work (bumping out for a window, adding a rear door, altering the roofline) triggers CoA. We handle the coordination when it is required.
What happens if you find cast-iron drain failures during demo?
In pre-1960 St. Pete homes we camera scope drains during pre-construction, so cast-iron scope gets priced in the estimate, not surfaced as a mid-project surprise. On the Sean K. Old Southeast project, the $14,000 cast-iron drain replacement to the street was scoped and priced 3 weeks before demo. If a scope-creep discovery does happen mid-demo, T&M pricing means the added scope is quoted openly and added to the weekly budget report.
What is the cabinet lead time chain and how does it affect scheduling?
RTA cabinets: 2 weeks. Stock: 4 weeks. Semi-custom: 6 to 10 weeks. Custom (Wood-Mode class): 12 to 20 weeks. We order cabinets at the end of pre-construction so they land the week before installation. That avoids both a crew sitting idle after demo and cabinets sitting in your garage for 2 months.
Deeper dive on cost, timeline, and scope
Kitchen remodeling guides written for St. Petersburg homeowners.
Kitchen Remodel Cost Guide, 2026 St. Petersburg
Full cost breakdown by tier, cabinet lead-time sequencing, permit timelines, FEMA 50% Rule interaction on flood-zone lots, and the T&M mechanics behind the pricing.
Full cost guide
How Long Does a Kitchen Remodel Take?
Timeline expectations by scope, cabinet lead-time chain (2 weeks RTA through 20 weeks Wood-Mode custom), and how pre-construction sequencing keeps the crew from sitting idle after demo.
Phase-by-phase timeline
Small Kitchen Remodel: Older St. Pete Homes
Galley kitchens, pre-1980 layouts, converted sleeping porches, sloped floors. What Old Northeast and Kenwood bungalow kitchens actually need behind the drywall.
Older-home guide
Kitchen Remodel ROI in St. Petersburg
Which upgrades actually pay back at resale in the St. Pete market. Neighborhood-by-neighborhood recovery analysis for Old Northeast, Kenwood, Snell Isle, and Shore Acres.
ROI analysisWorking in your neighborhood
Revolution runs kitchen remodels across Old NortheastHistoric KenwoodCrescent LakeSnell IsleShore Acresand Old Southeast. Cast-iron drain replacement and Certificate of Appropriateness coordination for historic districts are standard scope.
Planning your kitchen as part of a larger project? See our whole-home remodelhome additionflood-zone constructionor historic renovation pages. Roll-under counters at 34-inch height, chair-height cabinets, lever faucet handles, and side-opening ovens fall under our aging-in-place kitchen modifications scope.
Guides & Resources
KitchenKitchen Remodel Cost in St. Petersburg (2026 Guide)
Real cost ranges for cosmetic refreshes, full remodels, and luxury kitchens in St. Pete — plus what drives the numbers.
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KitchenKitchen Layout Ideas for St. Pete Homes
Layout options for galley, L-shape, U-shape, and open-plan kitchens in older St. Petersburg homes.
Read Guide →
KitchenHow Much Does It Cost to Redo a Kitchen in St. Petersburg?
The T&M open-book breakdown: real St. Pete cost ranges, what drives each variable, and why the pricing model matters as much as the number.
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KitchenOlder St. Pete Kitchen Remodel: 5 Surprises to Budget
Five kitchen remodel surprises that hit pre-1990s St. Petersburg homes hard, and what to budget for each so your project doesn't stall.
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KitchenKitchen Remodel Structural Engineer: St. Pete Load-Bearing
When your St. Pete kitchen remodel needs a structural engineer, what the stamp costs, and how load-bearing wall removal actually works.
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