R.E. Price Cabinetry

Lexington's Building Department requires a building permit for any kitchen or bath remodel that touches structure, walls, or fixture locations, with separate plumbing, electrical, and gas permits from licensed trades. The Historic Districts Commission reviews exterior changes within the Battle Green, East Village, and other designated districts — but interior kitchen and bath work in privately-owned historic homes is generally unrestricted; it is the exterior that is reviewed. Homes built before 1978 — a large share of Lexington's stock — fall under federal RRP lead-safe rules, adding roughly $1,500–$5,000 to projects disturbing painted surfaces. Additions and tear-downs add zoning, conservation, and sometimes design-review steps.

Lexington pricing runs roughly 15–25% above the Massachusetts median, among the highest in the state for top-tier custom work. Mid-range bath remodels run $25,000–$45,000, with high-end primary baths $55,000–$95,000 and primary-suite additions $80,000–$180,000. Mid-range kitchens land at $50,000–$95,000, and high-end semi-custom or custom work routinely runs $110,000–$250,000. Open-concept first-floor remodels with structural beam work and custom millwork frequently exceed $200,000, and renovations of mid-century modern homes — where matching original detailing and glazing is the priority — can run higher than a comparable conventional kitchen because of the specialized material and trim work 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 Lexington page.