Remodeling in Katy, TX

How much does remodeling cost in Katy in 2026?

As of 2026, a mid-range kitchen remodel in Katy typically costs $30,000–$55,000 and takes 6–12 weeks once demo starts. A primary bath with a new walk-in shower runs $25,000–$45,000 and takes 5–7 weeks. Guest baths start around $5,000 for a refresh, and custom kitchen cabinetry runs $20,000–$60,000+. Here is the full range for the work we do most in Katy homes:

For a number based on your own room size and finish level, try the remodel cost calculator.

What are the most common remodels in Katy homes?

Most of the Katy homes we work on are master-planned community builds from the 1990s through the 2010s, by builders like Perry, Lennar, Trendmaker and David Weekley. The three projects Katy homeowners ask for most:

• Replacing the garden tub with a walk-in shower. The original primary bath in many Katy homes has a drop-in garden tub that rarely gets used. Turning that space into a large walk-in shower is the Katy bathroom project we do most often. Removing the tub adds roughly $3,000–$6,000 compared with swapping in a new tub. See what a tub to shower conversion costs in Katy.
• Updating the builder kitchen. Painted shaker cabinets, quartz in place of the original builder-grade granite, a new backsplash and better task lighting. See kitchen remodeling in Katy.
• Opening up a dated floor plan, often by removing a non-load-bearing wall between the kitchen and the family room.

How long does a remodel take in Katy?

Most kitchen remodels take 6–12 weeks once demo starts. Guest baths take 3–4 weeks, and primary baths with custom tile and glass take 5–7 weeks. Custom cabinets take 6–10 weeks to build, so we order them first and do demo and rough-in while they're being built. Whole-home remodels typically take 4–8 months. The kitchen remodel timeline walks through it week by week, and the remodel planning checklist covers what to decide before demo.

What should Katy homeowners plan for before a remodel?

• HOA review for exterior work. Interior remodels rarely need HOA approval in Katy's master-planned communities. Exterior changes (windows, doors, paint, additions) almost always do, and we can prepare the submittal package for your committee.
• Hard water. Much of the Katy area has hard water, so we steer clients toward coated shower glass and fixtures that resist mineral spotting.
• Humidity. Every tiled shower gets cement backer board and a waterproofing system (Schluter or RedGard), because Houston humidity finds every shortcut.
• Resale. Katy ISD schools drive real estate here. Mid-range kitchen remodels in Katy typically return 70–85% of their cost on resale, and remodels far above neighborhood comps return less.
• Living at home. Most clients stay in the home during a kitchen remodel. We set up a temporary kitchen and contain the work area with dust barriers. Whole-home remodels are different: plan to move out while kitchens and baths are down at the same time.

What have we remodeled in Katy recently?

• Spa-style primary bathroom in Cinco Ranch (2025): the garden tub came out for a large walk-in shower with frameless glass, plus a freestanding soaker tub, a double quartz vanity and heated floors. About $58,000, 6 weeks.
• Custom mudroom built-ins in Katy (2025): bench seating with hidden storage, cubbies for four kids and a dog wash station for a Cinco Ranch family. About $22,000, 4 weeks.

Design is included in every kitchen and bath project, led by Debbie McKelvey's interior design training. McKelvey Designs is family-owned since 1991 and a NARI member. Get a free in-home consultation or call (281) 499-0581.