Kitchen remodeling in Anne Arundel County
In the 2024 Cost vs. Value report, a minor midrange kitchen remodel cost $26,9901 across the Baltimore market, which takes in Anne Arundel County. The local factor is fuel: only 37%2 of the county's occupied homes heat with utility gas and 50%2 with electricity, so a gas range may mean running a new line, which needs a county gas permit.
Calls are recorded. One independent company that handles kitchen remodels in the Anne Arundel County area answers.
Updated October 11, 2026
What kitchens cost in the region
Cost vs. Value treats the county as part of its Baltimore market. These 2024 Baltimore prices are the newest it has for the region:
| Measure | Baltimore market | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Minor kitchen remodel, midrange, job cost | $26,9901 | $27,4923 |
| Major kitchen remodel, midrange, job cost | $78,7741 | $79,9823 |
| Major kitchen remodel, upscale, job cost | $157,6791 | $158,5303 |
Going from a refresh to a full remodel changes the price far more than anything local does. Decide on scope first, then compare quotes against the matching row.
Gas or electric
The Census Bureau's count of homes by heating fuel is a quick read on how many houses have gas service at all.
| Measure | Anne Arundel County |
|---|---|
| Occupied homes heated with electricity | 50%2 |
| Occupied homes heated with utility gas | 37%2 |
| Occupied homes heated with fuel oil or kerosene | 8%2 |
| Occupied homes heated with bottled or tank gas | 3%2 |
Electric heat is the most common setup here. In those homes a gas range means a new gas service or a propane tank, plus a county gas permit, so price an induction or electric range alongside it.
How old the houses are
Census counts of homes by decade built, county against metro.
| Measure | Anne Arundel County | Baltimore metro |
|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1980 | 45%4 | 56%4 |
| Homes built 1990 or later | 40%4 | – |
| Homes built before 1940 | 5%4 | 15%4 |
Kitchens built since 1990 were often designed with an island or a family room alongside, so many remodels here are about finishes and appliances. In an older ranch, the bigger question is whether to open the kitchen to the rooms around it.
Detached and attached homes
The split between Anne Arundel homes on their own lot and those joined to a neighbor.
Kitchen budgets next to home values
Median owner-occupied home value, county and metro.
Summer heat at BWI
Normals for 1991–2020 from BWI Marshall Airport, at the north end of the county.
| Measure | BWI Airport |
|---|---|
| Days a year with a high of 90°F or more | 34 days7 |
| Days a year with a low at or below freezing | 93 days7 |
Hot summer days plus cooking heat are a reason to duct the range hood outdoors rather than recirculate; winter nights below freezing are a reason to keep sink supply lines out of an uninsulated outside wall.
Regional wages for kitchen trades
These medians are for the whole Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro, which includes the county; BLS doesn't break out Anne Arundel.
Permits
Anne Arundel County's Department of Inspections and Permits covers the county outside Annapolis. A kitchen remodel inside the existing walls is permitted as a residential alteration, and a sink that moves or a gas range new to the room adds a plumbing or gas permit from a licensed trade. Inside the City of Annapolis the city's own office issues permits, and in its Historic District any change to the outside of the house, such as a new hood vent, also needs a certificate of approval.
- Anne Arundel County's Single Family Dwelling Permit counts as a building permit and covers interior and exterior alterations to an existing single-family home.9
- In Anne Arundel County a plumbing permit is required for adding or relocating fixtures and piping, including piping for future use.10
- Anne Arundel County requires a gas permit for adding or relocating gas fixtures, appliances or piping.11
- Anne Arundel County says licensed electricians, plumbers and mechanics may apply for trade permits.12
- Anne Arundel County takes permit applications online through its Land Use Navigator system, which is also where inspections are scheduled and results checked.10
- In the City of Annapolis, an owner who plans to alter or repair a building, or to install, alter or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, must first apply to the city for the permit its code requires, and an authorized agent may apply for the owner.13
- In the Annapolis Historic District, every exterior project needs a certificate of approval, even one that is exempt from a building permit.13
Checked October 11, 2026
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Kitchens across Anne Arundel's houses
Anne Arundel's housing runs from prewar cottages to houses finished this decade, with 40%4 built in 1990 or later. In a newer house, the remodel usually keeps the layout and changes cabinets, counters and appliances.
In the 45%4 of homes built before 1980, kitchens tend to be smaller and closed off. For homes built before 1978, the EPA advises hiring contractors who use only lead-safe certified renovators.14 The EPA lists vinyl floor tile, vinyl sheet backing and flooring adhesives among products that may contain asbestos, which is released mainly when the material is disturbed.15
Gas, venting and the rules
Anne Arundel County requires a gas permit for adding or relocating gas fixtures, appliances or piping.11 If the house has never had gas, ask the company who arranges the service line or tank and how long that adds to the schedule.
The 2021 International Residential Code says a kitchen range exhaust must discharge outdoors through its own airtight duct with a backdraft damper, never into an attic, crawl space or other indoor area; listed ductless hoods are the exception.16 Where a home has a fuel-burning appliance that is neither direct-vent nor mechanically vented, the 2021 International Residential Code requires makeup air for any exhaust system able to move more than 400 cubic feet per minute.17 A big gas range with a powerful hood is where make-up air comes up, so ask about it before you choose the hood.
Well water from deep aquifers
Anne Arundel County's 13 water treatment facilities draw from the Upper Patapsco, Lower Patapsco, Patuxent and Aquia aquifers, through wells 150 to 1,550 feet deep.18 Annapolis runs its own system: The City of Annapolis draws its drinking water from eight wells drilled into confined aquifers.19
Neither report gives a hardness number. A water test before you buy a dishwasher, ice maker or filter tells you whether treatment is worth adding while the sink plumbing is open.
Planning a kitchen for the long run
In Anne Arundel, someone seventy-five or older heads 12%20 of owner-occupied households. The National Institute on Aging suggests keeping frequently used pots, pans and utensils where they are easy to reach, and preparing food while seated to prevent fatigue or loss of balance.21 A newer open kitchen often has room for a lower counter section or a pull-out work surface, so ask about one.
Anne Arundel County's Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR) program, for older adults who need long-term services and supports, can include safety-related minor home repairs and modifications, subject to yearly funding and eligibility review.22 Tell the company on the call that the kitchen has to suit you in later years, and ask what aging-in-place projects it has finished. NAHB's Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential trains remodelers in home modifications for aging in place.23
What happens when you call
Calling the number on this page connects you, on a recorded line, with one independent company that handles kitchen remodels in the Anne Arundel County area. Layout, schedule and price are things you work out with them directly.
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After you're connected
Check the company on your own before a contract is signed or a deposit paid. Maryland's Home Improvement Commission licenses home improvement contractors and salespersons, and its License Search shows whether a license is current.24 Check a Maryland license
Questions people ask
What does a kitchen remodel cost in Anne Arundel County?
The county is priced with the Baltimore market. There, in 2024, a minor midrange kitchen ran $26,9901, a major midrange kitchen $78,7741 and a major upscale kitchen $157,6791, before any local surprises.
Can I add a gas range if my house is all-electric?
Usually, but it's more than an appliance swap. 50%2 of the county's homes heat with electricity, and many of those may have no gas line at all. Anne Arundel County requires a gas permit for adding or relocating gas fixtures, appliances or piping.11
How long does an Annapolis permit take?
The City of Annapolis says a building permit generally takes about 2 to 3 weeks to process and simple permits may be issued sooner, while plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits are in many cases issued within 24 hours of submittal.25 Tearing out walls is its own step there: Annapolis requires a demolition permit for interior demolition, with a floor plan showing where everything is located, especially when the structure will change.25
Who answers when I call?
One independent company that handles kitchen remodels in the Anne Arundel County area; we don't remodel kitchens. Check the company yourself before you agree to anything. Maryland's Home Improvement Commission licenses home improvement contractors and salespersons, and its License Search shows whether a license is current.24
Sources
Page updated October 11, 2026. How we source our numbers
- Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, Cost vs. Value 2024, Baltimore. Released 2024. Baltimore. Industry source.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25040. Released January 29, 2026. Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, Cost vs. Value 2024, national. Released 2024. United States. Industry source.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25034. Released January 29, 2026. Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25024. Released January 29, 2026. Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25077. Released January 29, 2026. Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro.
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Released 2021. BWI Airport, Anne Arundel County (station USW00093721), BWI Airport (station USW00093721).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Released May 15, 2026. Carpenters, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro, Carpenters, United States, Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro, Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters, United States, Electricians, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro, Electricians, United States, Plumbers, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro, Plumbers, United States.
- Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Single Family Dwelling Permit. No publication date. View source.
- Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Plumbing Permit. No publication date. View source.
- Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Gas Permit. No publication date. View source.
- Anne Arundel County Department of Inspections and Permits, Trade Permits. No publication date. View source.
- City of Annapolis Department of Planning and Zoning, Building Permit Information. No publication date. View source.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Remodeling Your Home and Indoor Air Quality. Released February 17, 2026. View source.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Learn About Asbestos. Released July 13, 2026. View source.
- International Code Council, 2021 International Residential Code, Section M1503.3. Released 2021. View source. Industry source.
- International Code Council, 2021 International Residential Code, Section M1503.6. Released 2021. View source. Industry source.
- Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works, Annual Water Quality Report, reporting year 2025. Released June 2026. View source.
- City of Annapolis (via Maryland Department of the Environment), Consumer Confidence Report, reporting year 2025, PWSID 0020001. Released 2026. View source.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25007. Released January 29, 2026. Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- National Institute on Aging, Preventing Falls at Home: Room by Room. Released September 12, 2022. View source.
- Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities, Supporting Older Adults with Resources (SOAR). Released July 1, 2026. View source.
- National Association of Home Builders, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). No publication date. View source. Industry source.
- Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Home Improvement Commission. No publication date. View source.
- City of Annapolis Department of Planning and Zoning, Frequently Asked Questions: Permits. No publication date. View source.