Kitchen Remodeling in Austin, TX
A kitchen renovation is the highest-impact project most Austin homeowners undertake. New cabinets change how the kitchen functions. New countertops change how it looks. A well-installed backsplash pulls the space together. New flooring anchors it all. None of these require a plumber — they require a skilled installation crew that sequences the work correctly and holds the tolerances that make everything downstream fit right.
HandyMan Install handles the installation side of kitchen remodeling throughout Austin and all 14 cities in the metro: Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Taylor, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Manor, Elgin, Bastrop, Kyle, Buda, and Del Valle.
We work without a plumber’s license — we don’t handle supply lines, drain connections, or gas lines. We handle cabinets, countertops, backsplash tile, flooring, drywall, and painting. And we sequence it correctly: upper cabinets before base cabinets, base cabinets before countertop templating, backsplash after countertops are in, flooring last.
Kitchen Remodeling Services
Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Cabinets are the structural backbone of a kitchen remodel and the trade that requires the most precision. Level cabinets — properly anchored and correctly spaced — make everything downstream work. Cabinets installed slightly off level create problems that are visible every day.
We install upper cabinets, base cabinets, pantry cabinets, and specialty cabinets throughout Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and the rest of the metro. Every cabinet run starts with finding the high point of the floor. Upper cabinets are marked and secured to studs in the correct sequence. Every door and drawer is adjusted after installation for consistent gaps and proper operation.
We install cabinets you supply — from IKEA, Home Depot, a local cabinet maker, or any supplier. For the full cabinet installation scope including bathrooms and garages, see our cabinet installation page.
Countertop Installation
Countertops are one of the most visible surfaces in a kitchen. Gaps at the wall, unsupported overhangs, misaligned seams — these are obvious from across the room. We install countertops with precise measurements, proper support, and clean seams. Materials we install: laminate, quartz slabs, granite slabs, butcher block, and tile countertops. Stone and quartz are typically fabricated by your supplier after templating — we coordinate with your supplier’s timeline for installation.
Kitchen Backsplash Tile Installation
A kitchen backsplash is one of the most visually impactful surfaces in the room. We install kitchen backsplash tile throughout the Austin metro — from classic white subway tile in a Hyde Park bungalow to large-format porcelain in a new construction home in Leander’s Crystal Falls or Pflugerville’s Avalon. Full backsplash counter-to-upper-cabinet, full-wall backsplash, range hood surround — ceramic, porcelain, glass, natural stone, subway, herringbone, arabesque. For standalone tile projects, see our tile installation in Austin page.
Kitchen Flooring Installation
Kitchen floors take more abuse than almost any other surface in the home. The right material and a correct installation make a kitchen floor that holds up rather than one that warps or peels within a year. We install LVP (the dominant choice in Austin’s kitchen remodel market), tile flooring, and laminate. Every installation starts with subfloor assessment and prep — uneven subfloors are leveled, soft spots addressed, moisture issues identified. For full home flooring projects, see our flooring installation in Austin page.
Kitchen Drywall and Painting
Kitchen remodels often involve opening walls for reconfiguration. We handle kitchen drywall removal and replacement as part of full remodel scopes. Painting follows after cabinets are in and before backsplash in many kitchen sequences — we handle this coordination. See our drywall installation and painting services pages for full scopes.
Sequencing — Why It Matters
Kitchen remodels have a specific sequence: demo, drywall, upper cabinets, base cabinets, countertop templating and delivery, countertop installation, backsplash tile, flooring transitions and shoe molding. Getting the sequence wrong means redoing work. Tile installed before countertops are templated. Flooring installed before cabinets are in. Backsplash grouted before the range hood is hung. We sequence kitchen work correctly the first time, every time.
Austin Area Neighborhoods We Serve
Central Austin — Hyde Park, Mueller, East Austin, Travis Heights
Austin’s inner-loop neighborhoods have active kitchen renovation markets. Older homes in Hyde Park, Travis Heights, and the Mueller area are getting updated kitchens — new cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplashes, and LVP flooring replacing the original finishes. East Austin’s renovation pace has been consistent for years and kitchen remodels are a significant part of that activity.
South Austin — Barton Hills, South Congress, Zilker Area, Bouldin Creek
South Austin from the Zilker Park area down through Barton Hills and South Congress has a large inventory of older homes with original kitchens. Full kitchen renovations — cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and flooring all at once — are the most common scope in this part of the city.
North Austin — Domain Area, Allandale, Crestview, Anderson Mill
North Austin’s established neighborhoods generate consistent kitchen remodel work. Homes in Allandale and Crestview are often getting their first full kitchen update. Anderson Mill and Wells Branch have mid-size homes where kitchen updates are a priority before sale or refinance.
Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Leander
Round Rock’s established neighborhoods — Cat Hollow, Brushy Creek, Stone Canyon — have active kitchen remodel demand as homeowners update properties they’ve lived in for 15–20 years. Georgetown’s diverse housing stock generates kitchen work across a range of finish levels. Cedar Park and Leander have established neighborhoods with active kitchen update activity.
Pflugerville, Hutto, Manor, and Taylor
The northeast corridor — Pflugerville, Hutto, Manor, and Taylor — has a mix of new construction kitchen finishes and early-2000s homes where original builder-grade cabinets and laminate countertops are being replaced.
Kyle, Buda, Bastrop, Elgin, and Del Valle
The outer metro markets — Kyle, Buda, Bastrop, Elgin, and Del Valle — are all within our service area. Kitchen remodeling in these markets tends toward full updates in properties being renovated for sale or rental as regional growth pushes values upward.
Related Services
Cabinet installation — full scope including bathroom vanities and garage cabinets
Tile installation in Austin — standalone tile including kitchen backsplash
Flooring installation in Austin — full home flooring projects
Drywall installation in Austin — full drywall scopes
Painting services in Austin — interior painting including kitchen cabinet painting
Bathroom remodeling — tile, flooring, drywall, vanity, and mirror installation
FAQ — Kitchen Remodeling
What kitchen work do you handle without a plumber?
Cabinet installation, countertop installation, backsplash tile installation, kitchen flooring, drywall, and painting. We do not connect supply lines, drains, or gas lines — those require licensed plumbers or gas fitters.
Can you install cabinets I’ve already purchased?
Yes. We install cabinets from any source — IKEA, Home Depot, a local cabinet maker, or any supplier. Procurement is your responsibility.
Can you install a countertop I’ve already had fabricated?
Yes. Stone and quartz countertops are typically fabricated by your supplier after templating. Once delivered to the job site, we handle installation — setting, securing, and seaming.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A full kitchen remodel — cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring — typically takes five to ten days depending on scope and whether countertop fabrication is on the critical path.
Do you remove existing cabinets and countertops?
Yes. Demo and removal of existing cabinets, countertops, backsplash tile, and flooring can be included as part of the installation scope.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Austin?
Pricing depends heavily on scope. Cabinet installation is priced by the number of cabinets and complexity of the run. Countertops by linear footage. Backsplash by square footage. Flooring by square footage. We quote every project individually.
Do you serve cities outside Austin?
Yes. We serve all 14 Austin metro cities: Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Taylor, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Manor, Elgin, Bastrop, Del Valle, Kyle, and Buda.