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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.

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Kitchen remodel in Allentown, PA — warm-white shaker cabinetry, honed Calacatta marble counters and slab backsplash, unlacquered-brass hardware | VM Power Kitchen & Bath
  • 20+ yrs
    Building since 2003
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  • One team
    Design through install

Licensed & insured · PA #PA158550 · NJ #13VH11744800

Allentown homes

Lehigh County · pop. 125,800

Center-city rowhomes and twins often hide galvanized supply lines, knob-and-tube wiring and narrow galley footprints. We plan for the surprises older Allentown houses keep behind the plaster, so the budget and timeline hold.

  • West End
  • Old Allentown
  • Midway Manor
  • East Side
  • South Allentown

  • Custom cabinetry & millwork

    Sized exactly to your architecture and the way you live — never a stock catalog.

  • 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.

Allentown neighborhoods

Kitchen remodel cost by Allentown neighborhood (2026).

Every neighborhood in Allentown carries different home stock, surprises and budget ranges. These figures reflect what we actually see on local projects — not a national average.

NeighborhoodHome typeTypical budgetCommon challenges
West EndVictorian & Tudor, 1890s–1920s$45,000 – $85,000Plaster walls, period trim, galvanized supply lines
Old AllentownRowhomes & twins, pre-1940$38,000 – $72,000Narrow galley layouts, party walls, knob-and-tube wiring
Midway ManorPost-war capes & ranches, 1950s–70s$30,000 – $55,000Closed layouts ready to open, 100A panels often need upgrade
East SideMixed rowhomes & doubles$32,000 – $58,000Compact footprints, shared-wall plumbing constraints

Full Lehigh Valley kitchen cost guide →

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.

Full PA permit guide →

The reveal

The same kitchen, before and after.

Drag across a Lehigh Valley kitchen we rebuilt: same light, same lens, a very different room. One project, shown as a reference — not a composite.

After — finished kitchen remodel, Lehigh Valley PA
Before — original dated kitchen prior to remodel

Local Allentown suppliers & trade partners

Twenty-plus years in the Lehigh Valley means established relationships with local cabinet, stone and tile suppliers — faster lead times and better pricing passed through to you.

  • Beisel Kitchen & Bath (Allentown)
  • Kitchen & Bath Design Works (Hamilton Blvd)
  • ProSource of Lehigh Valley
  • Lehigh Valley Stone

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FAQ

Remodeling in Allentown — answered.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Allentown?＋
Most mid-range kitchen remodels in Allentown run $30,000–$60,000, with budget refreshes starting around $15,000 and high-end, full-gut projects reaching $100,000 and up. Custom cabinetry, stone surfaces, and the age of your Allentown home drive the final investment — we provide an exact estimate in person.
Which Allentown neighborhoods do you serve?＋
We remodel kitchens throughout Allentown — including West End, Old Allentown, Midway Manor, East Side, South Allentown — and the surrounding Lehigh County area.
Are you licensed to remodel in Allentown?＋
Yes. VM Power Kitchen & Bath is licensed and insured (PA HIC #PA158550), and we pull permits and coordinate inspections for Allentown projects.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Allentown?＋
Most Allentown kitchen remodels involving plumbing, electrical or structural work require a permit from Allentown Construction Permits Office (Building Standards & Safety). Typical turnaround is 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.. We handle permit applications and inspections as part of every project.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Allentown?＋
A typical Allentown kitchen runs 4–8 weeks once work begins. Older homes in Allentown may add time for wiring, plumbing or structural surprises — we identify these during the in-home estimate so the timeline holds.
Do you have experience with historic Allentown homes?＋
Yes. 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. We plan for the surprises older Allentown houses keep behind the plaster.

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Remodeling a kitchen in Allentown? Let's talk.

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