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Peabody requires a building permit through the Inspectional Services Department for any kitchen or bath remodel that involves cabinetry, flooring, wall openings, or layout changes. Plumbing, electrical, and gas permits are pulled separately by the licensed trades. Plumbing is triggered by any fixture move, electrical by code-required kitchen circuits (two small-appliance, plus dishwasher and disposal), and a gas permit by relocating a range or cooktop. About half of Peabody's housing predates 1978, so federal RRP lead-paint rules apply to many South Peabody jobs, adding $1,500–$5,000. There is no local historic district affecting interior renovations.

Peabody runs in the lower-mid cost band for North Shore kitchen and bath work — roughly 5–10% under the Boston-suburb median. A cosmetic bath refresh runs $4,500–$8,000. A mid-range full bath gut with tub-to-shower conversion lands $20,000–$32,000. Pull-and-replace kitchens with semi-custom cabinets and quartz counters typically run $35,000–$60,000; a high-end custom kitchen with island, structural changes, and panel-ready appliances reaches $70,000–$140,000. Primary-suite bath additions on the larger West Peabody lots run $50,000–$100,000 depending on how much new framing and roof work is involved.

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 Peabody page.