Kitchen Remodeling · Allentown, PA
Kitchen Remodeling in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown's homes span a century and a half — from West End Tudors and Old Allentown rowhomes to mid-century capes in Midway Manor. We remodel each on its own terms, matching new cabinetry and stone to the bones already there.
- 20+ yrsBuilding since 2003
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- One teamDesign through install
Licensed & insured · PA #PA158550 · NJ #13VH11744800
Most mid-range kitchen remodels in Allentown run $30k–$60k. This planning range covers a complete remodel with new cabinetry, not cabinet refacing or a cosmetic refresh. Layout changes, finish selections and conditions in your home affect the final scope and price; we provide an itemized estimate after an in-home consultation.
Allentown homes
Lehigh County · pop. 125,800
Center-city rowhomes and twins can have older supply lines, wiring and narrow galley footprints. We discuss these possibilities when planning your Allentown remodel; concealed conditions found during demolition may affect the budget and schedule.
- West End
- Old Allentown
- Midway Manor
- East Side
- South Allentown
Cabinetry & millwork
Stock, semi-custom or custom cabinetry, selected to fit your room, storage needs and budget.
Quartz, granite & quartzite
Templated via laser and installed seam-perfect, with tailored edge profiles.
Tile & architectural backsplashes
From hand-set warm stone tile to full-height slab backsplashes — laid dead-level and sealed to last.
Plumbing & electrical
Essential infrastructure in older homes — masterfully handled, permitted and inspected.
Kitchen Remodeling in Allentown: what to expect
Our shop sits on Maryland Circle in Whitehall, in the same Lehigh County and right next to Allentown, so Allentown projects are scheduled and supervised close to home.
Typical kitchen remodels run $30k–$60k; use the remodel cost calculator for an estimate based on your room. Planning new cabinetry? See our custom cabinets.
“Vicent and his team have done great job on our Kitchen remodeling at our house in Allentown”
Alice P., Google review, September 2026 · Kitchen remodel, Allentown
Planning work in an older Allentown home
If your home was built before 1978, painted surfaces may contain lead. Before demolition or work that disturbs paint, ask how lead hazards will be assessed and how the work area will be protected. The EPA recommends hiring a lead-safe certified contractor for renovations in older homes. Read the EPA’s homeowner guidance.
Allentown neighborhoods
Kitchen remodel cost by Allentown neighborhood (2026).
These neighborhood examples are planning estimates, not records of completed projects or quotes for your home. Scope, finish selections and concealed conditions can move the final price outside these ranges; confirm your budget during an in-home consultation.
| Neighborhood | Home type | Planning budget | Common challenges |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End | Victorian & Tudor, 1890s–1920s | $45,000 – $85,000 | Plaster walls, period trim, galvanized supply lines |
| Old Allentown | Rowhomes & twins, pre-1940 | $38,000 – $72,000 | Narrow galley layouts, party walls, knob-and-tube wiring |
| Midway Manor | Post-war capes & ranches, 1950s–70s | $30,000 – $55,000 | Closed layouts ready to open, 100A panels often need upgrade |
| East Side | Mixed rowhomes & doubles | $32,000 – $58,000 | Compact footprints, shared-wall plumbing constraints |
Allentown permits
Allentown kitchen remodeling permits — what to expect.
- Permit office
- Allentown Construction Permits Office (Building Standards & Safety)
- City Hall, 435 Hamilton St, 4th Floor, Allentown, PA 18101
- (610) 437-7592
- Permit fees (residential alterations)
- $50 non-refundable residential application fee, plus the greater of $50 or 1% of the total cost of work (materials and labor, all trades), plus the $4.50 state training fee
- On a $50,000 kitchen or bath: $50 application + $500 (1%) + $4.50 state fee = $554.50, before any trade-specific or expedited-review charges.
- Read from the official Allentown schedule on September 9, 2026. Residential figures; commercial work is charged differently. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
- Permit review window
- Pennsylvania sets the ceiling, not the township: under the Uniform Construction Code a building code official must grant or deny a residential permit application within 15 business days of the filing date, or the application is deemed approved (34 Pa. Code § 403.63(a)). That drops to 5 business days where the drawings were prepared and certified by a Pennsylvania-licensed design professional, and only a written agreement with the applicant can extend it. This municipality publishes no review standard of its own, so we quote the statute rather than a number nobody has verified — and we file the application and follow it through either way.
Most Allentown kitchen remodels involving plumbing, electrical or structural changes require a building permit. VM Power Kitchen & Bath pulls permits, schedules inspections and coordinates compliance as part of every design-build contract — you don't navigate the office alone.
West End and Old Allentown projects with exterior-visible changes may need additional review. Interior-only kitchen and bath work typically follows the standard residential path.
Design illustration
Explore a kitchen design change.
Drag to compare an older kitchen style with a contemporary design direction. These illustrative images are not a verified before-and-after record of a customer project.
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