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Woburn requires a building permit through the city Building Department for any kitchen or bath remodel involving cabinetry, structure, or layout changes. Plumbing, electrical, and gas permits are pulled separately by the licensed trades. Plumbing covers fixture relocations, electrical covers code-required kitchen circuits (two 20A small-appliance, dishwasher, disposal, GFCI/AFCI), and gas covers any range or cooktop move. About 45% of Woburn housing predates 1978, triggering federal RRP lead-paint rules on a meaningful share of projects ($1,500–$5,000 added). Woburn has small local historic district designations that restrict exterior changes but generally not interior kitchen and bath work.

Woburn runs in the mid-tier suburban cost band — slightly above the state median, well below Lexington, Winchester, or Belmont. A cosmetic bath refresh runs $4,500–$8,000. A full mid-range bath gut with tub-to-shower conversion and a relocated vanity typically lands $22,000–$35,000. Pull-and-replace kitchens with semi-custom cabinets and quartz counters run $37,000–$65,000. High-end custom kitchens with islands, structural reconfiguration, and panel-ready appliances reach $70,000–$140,000. Primary-suite bath additions on the larger lots run $55,000–$110,000 depending on the framing and roof scope. Garage-to-bath conversions remain a common Woburn project.

Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential kitchen & bath remodel work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.

More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other kitchen & bath remodel contractor serving the town, on the Kitchen & Bath in Woburn page.