Kitchen remodeling in South Jersey
A minor midrange kitchen remodel cost $28,1301 in the Philadelphia market in the 2025 Cost vs. Value report, close to the $28,4582 national figure, and a major midrange one $81,1211. Locally, gas is the norm: 74%3 of Camden County homes heat with utility gas, so many kitchens already have gas service in the house for a range.
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Updated October 12, 2026
Kitchen prices in the nearest surveyed market
Philadelphia is the closest market to Camden County that Cost vs. Value prices. Here are its 2025 kitchen figures beside the national ones. Cost vs. Value's minor midrange kitchen job keeps the cabinet boxes in a dated 200-square-foot kitchen and replaces the cabinet fronts and hardware, the range and refrigerator, the laminate counters, the sink and faucet, and the flooring, then repaints.4
| Measure | Philadelphia market | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Minor kitchen remodel, midrange, job cost | $28,1301 | $28,4582 |
| Major kitchen remodel, midrange, job cost | $81,1211 | $82,7932 |
| Major kitchen remodel, upscale, job cost | $165,7211 | $164,1042 |
Philadelphia lands slightly under the national average on the two midrange jobs and slightly over on the upscale one. Going from a refresh to a full remodel changes the price far more than the market does.
How Camden County homes are heated
The Census Bureau asks what fuel heats each home. It's a quick clue to whether gas service already reaches the house, which matters if you want to cook with gas.
| Measure | Camden County |
|---|---|
| Homes heated with utility gas | 74%3 |
| Homes heated with electricity | 18%3 |
In a dwelling, a kitchen range hood can be replaced without a permit if the new one moves no more air than the old one or 400 cubic feet per minute and recirculates or vents on its own to the outdoors, and a stove or oven can be swapped if the fuel type, pipe size, location and electrical characteristics stay the same.5 Switching from electric to gas, or from gas to induction, falls outside that list, so expect a permit for the new gas line or circuit.
How old the kitchens are likely to be
The same Census year-built table, read for the kitchen: Camden County beside Burlington County, including how much each has built since 1990.
| Measure | Camden County | Burlington County |
|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1980 | 71%6 | 55%6 |
| Homes built 1950–1969 | 31%6 | 25%6 |
| Homes built 1990 or later | 18%6 | 31%6 |
Camden County built earlier than Burlington and has added less since 1990. In a 1950s or 1960s house, the wiring behind the cabinets may be older than the cabinets themselves, so have the circuits checked before the new appliances are picked.
Kitchen budget next to home value
What owner-occupied homes are worth at the median in each county, per the Census survey.
| Measure | Camden County | Burlington County |
|---|---|---|
| Median value, owner-occupied homes | $287,1007 | $354,0007 |
The upscale Philadelphia-market kitchen at $165,7211 would come to more than half of the median Camden County home's value of $287,1007. For most houses here, a midrange plan keeps the kitchen in step with the rest of the home.
What kitchen trades are paid in the metro
Kitchen work runs through carpenters and cabinetmakers first, then electricians and plumbers. BLS reports these medians for the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington metro as a whole:
| Measure | Philadelphia metro | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters, median hourly wage | $29.70/hr8 | $29.12/hr8 |
| Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters, median hourly wage | $25.21/hr8 | $22.44/hr8 |
| Electricians, median hourly wage | $35.86/hr8 | $30.38/hr8 |
| Plumbers, median hourly wage | $35.99/hr8 | $30.67/hr8 |
All four earn more here than nationally, with the biggest gaps for plumbers and electricians, so moving the sink or adding circuits is where local labor shows up most in a kitchen bid.
Summer heat and winter cold near Camden
Philadelphia International, just over the river, is the closest major weather station. Hot summer days plus cooking steam are a reason to vent the range hood outdoors, and a sink on an outside wall needs its pipes kept from freezing.
Permits
Every New Jersey town enforces the same Uniform Construction Code through its own construction office. In a kitchen, new cabinets, flooring and a like-for-like appliance swap are ordinary maintenance with no permit. A few added outlets on existing circuits are minor work that needs a permit but can start after you notify the office; changing the cooking fuel, moving the sink or taking out a wall needs a full permit first. Fees and review times aren't on the state's pages, so ask your town's construction office.
- New Jersey's construction code is the same statewide, with no separate local requirements; municipally employed, state-licensed construction officials and inspectors enforce it, and the owner or the owner's agent, such as the contractor, is responsible for getting the permits.10
- In Cherry Hill, the township's Department of Code Enforcement and Inspections makes sure all construction work in the township meets the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and issues construction permits.11
- In a one- or two-family home, new flooring of any kind, new cabinets, wallpaper or vinyl wall covering, and plaster or drywall covering less than 25 percent of the wall area all count as ordinary maintenance.5
- In a dwelling, a kitchen range hood can be replaced without a permit if the new one moves no more air than the old one or 400 cubic feet per minute and recirculates or vents on its own to the outdoors, and a stove or oven can be swapped if the fuel type, pipe size, location and electrical characteristics stay the same.5
- In one- and two-family homes, minor work includes renovations that don't alter primary structural members, adding fixtures where the water and drain lines don't need to be enlarged, and up to five new outlets on existing circuits.12
- Minor work still needs a permit, but it can start once the local code office has been notified; each trade then gets one final inspection of what is visible, within three business days of the request.13
- If any part of a project falls outside the minor work definition, the whole job needs a full permit application with all the usual inspections, including rough-in inspections before walls close.13
Checked October 12, 2026
Before you hire
In New Jersey, ask for the company's home improvement contractor business registration number and confirm it's active with the Division of Consumer Affairs, because registering takes proof of at least $500,00024 per occurrence in liability insurance.
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Kitchens in Camden County's postwar houses
Camden County built fast after the war: 31%6 of its homes went up between 1950 and 1969. In the bi-levels and split-levels of that period the kitchen sits a half-flight or more above the lower level, so new plumbing and duct runs have to pass through the floor below or out the side wall.
For homes built before 1978, the EPA advises hiring contractors who use only lead-safe certified renovators.14 The EPA notes that painted window sashes and frames in homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, which opening and closing the window can release as dust, and that a kitchen remodel may be a good time to replace old windows.14
Old flooring is the other thing to ask about before demolition. 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
Venting and wiring in a New Jersey kitchen
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 In a house heated by a gas furnace, a powerful hood competes with the furnace for air. 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
The same code requires ground-fault (GFCI) protection on receptacles that serve kitchen countertop surfaces.18 In one- and two-family homes, minor work includes renovations that don't alter primary structural members, adding fixtures where the water and drain lines don't need to be enlarged, and up to five new outlets on existing circuits.12
A kitchen that works at any age
More than one in four adults 65 and older fall each year.19 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.20
If you expect to stay in the house for years, mention it on the call. Counter heights, drawer bases and lighting are easier to get right now than to change later. NAHB's Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) credential trains remodelers in home modifications for aging in place.21
What happens when you call
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After you're connected
Look the business up before any contract or deposit. The Division of Consumer Affairs' License Verification System is a real-time lookup; its Business Search finds home improvement contractor businesses by business name, license number or city and lists each one's registration number, license type, status and city.22 Check a New Jersey license
Questions people ask
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in South Jersey?
Philadelphia is the closest market Cost vs. Value prices. Its 2025 figures put a minor midrange kitchen at $28,1301, a major midrange kitchen at $81,1211 and a major upscale one at $165,7211. Cabinets, appliances and whether walls or plumbing move set your own number.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in New Jersey?
In a one- or two-family home, new flooring of any kind, new cabinets, wallpaper or vinyl wall covering, and plaster or drywall covering less than 25 percent of the wall area all count as ordinary maintenance.5 In one- and two-family homes, minor work includes renovations that don't alter primary structural members, adding fixtures where the water and drain lines don't need to be enlarged, and up to five new outlets on existing circuits.12 If any part of a project falls outside the minor work definition, the whole job needs a full permit application with all the usual inspections, including rough-in inspections before walls close.13
Can I switch from an electric range to gas?
Often, since 74%3 of Camden County homes already heat with utility gas. In a dwelling, a kitchen range hood can be replaced without a permit if the new one moves no more air than the old one or 400 cubic feet per minute and recirculates or vents on its own to the outdoors, and a stove or oven can be swapped if the fuel type, pipe size, location and electrical characteristics stay the same.5 A change of fuel isn't on that list, so the new gas line needs a permit.
Who will I be talking to when I call?
One independent company that handles kitchen remodels in the South Jersey area; we don't do the work. Before you sign, look the business up on the state's lookup and get the agreement on paper. A New Jersey home improvement contract for more than $500, and any change to its terms, must be in writing and signed by all parties, and must list the contractor business's legal name, business address and registration number, include a copy of its liability insurance certificate with the insurer's phone number, and state the total price including any finance charges.23
Sources
Page updated October 12, 2026. How we source our numbers
- Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, Cost vs. Value 2025, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Released 2025. Philadelphia, PA (Cost vs. Value market). Industry source.
- Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, Cost vs. Value 2025, national. Released 2025. United States. Industry source.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25040. Released January 29, 2026. Camden County, New Jersey.
- Zonda / Journal of Light Construction, Cost vs. Value project description: Minor Kitchen Remodel | Midrange. Released September 18, 2025. View source. Industry source.
- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, N.J.A.C. 5:23-2, Uniform Construction Code: Administration and Enforcement. Released August 17, 2026. View source.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25034. Released January 29, 2026. Camden County, New Jersey, Burlington County, New Jersey.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year, table B25077. Released January 29, 2026. Camden County, New Jersey, Burlington County, New Jersey.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Released May 15, 2026. Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro, Carpenters, United States, Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters, United States, Electricians, United States, Plumbers, United States.
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Released 2021. Philadelphia International Airport (station USW00013739).
- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, The New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code: General Information. Released May 2006. View source.
- Township of Cherry Hill, Building Inspection & Code. No publication date. View source.
- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, Significant Changes to Minor Work and Ordinary Maintenance. Released March 5, 2018. View source.
- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards, Construction Code Communicator, Vol. 35 No. 3, Fall 2023: Minor Work… or Not?!. Released 2023. 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.
- International Code Council, 2021 International Residential Code, Section E3902.6. Released 2021. View source. Industry source.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Facts About Older Adult Falls. Released September 4, 2026. View source.
- National Institute on Aging, Preventing Falls at Home: Room by Room. Released September 12, 2022. View source.
- National Association of Home Builders, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). No publication date. View source. Industry source.
- New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, License Verification System. No publication date. View source.
- New Jersey Legislature, P.L.2023, c.237 (Home Improvement and Home Elevation Contractor Licensing Act; amendments to the Contractors' Business Registration Act). Released January 8, 2024. View source.
- New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement Contractor Business: Frequently Asked Questions. Released March 3, 2025. New Jersey.