How Much Does Kitchen Remodeling Cost in Myrtle Beach? (2026 Guide)

I get asked this all the time, usually standing in somebody's kitchen with a tape measure in my hand: what does a kitchen remodel cost here, not on HGTV, not in Ohio, but here in Myrtle Beach?

The honest answer is that it depends on the house and how far you're going. A kitchen in Market Common is a different animal than an older place off Forestbrook Road. A condo in North Myrtle Beach with service-elevator rules is different from a single-family home in Carolina Forest where I can stage materials in the garage and get after it.

I'm Charlie Regelman, and I run Regelman Remodels. I write these myself because I'd rather give you the same straight answer I'd give on-site. If you're planning kitchen remodeling, this will give you a realistic starting point for budgeting around the Grand Strand.

Typical kitchen remodeling cost in Myrtle Beach

For 2026, these are the ranges I see most often on real local jobs. Not teaser numbers. Actual planning numbers.

Typical kitchen remodel cost ranges in Myrtle Beach

Remodel level	Typical cost range	What’s usually included
Basic kitchen refresh	$15,000-$30,000	Cabinet paint or limited replacement, new counters, sink/faucet, backsplash, lighting swaps, minor [drywall repair](/services/drywall-repair), paint, no major layout change
Mid-range full remodel	$30,000-$60,000	Semi-custom cabinets, quartz or granite, updated flooring, new lighting, appliance changes, backsplash, better storage, some plumbing/electrical updates
High-end/custom remodel	$60,000-$100,000+	Custom cabinets, layout changes, moving plumbing or walls, premium appliances, tile work, structural changes, design upgrades, detailed finish work

Most homeowners I work with land in the middle. They want the kitchen to work better, look cleaner, and hold up to real life without turning the place into a museum piece nobody wants to cook in.

What moves the price up or down

Cabinets are usually the big one. If we keep the layout and use a good semi-custom line, the budget stays a lot healthier than if we go full custom and start changing everything. The minute we move a sink, range, or island, cost goes up fast. Now we're talking plumbing moves, electrical, patching, flooring repairs, and inspections.

Countertops matter too, but not every top belongs in every house. Laminate still has its place on a budget job. Granite is still common here because people are familiar with it and local fabricators keep plenty of options in stock. Quartz is what I install most on mid-range remodels now. It wears well, it looks consistent, and homeowners like not having to baby it.

Then there's the stuff no one puts in the pretty before-and-after photos. Soft subfloor under the dishwasher. Water damage around the sink base. Old wiring stuffed in the wall from a previous “handyman special.” In older homes around River Oaks, Myrtle Beach National, or parts of Conway, we find that kind of thing often enough that I always tell people to leave room in the budget. Houses like surprises. Usually not the fun kind.

The biggest cost drivers on local jobs

• Keeping the same layout or moving plumbing, gas, or walls
• Stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets
• Countertop material and edge detail
• Appliance quality and whether sizes change
• Electrical updates for lighting, code, and dedicated circuits
• Flooring replacement and transitions into nearby rooms
• Permits, inspections, and condo or HOA requirements
• Repairs hidden behind cabinets, under sinks, or in subfloors

What a basic kitchen refresh costs

A basic refresh makes sense when the layout already works and the cabinet boxes are still solid. On those jobs, I may suggest painting or refinishing cabinets, replacing counters, updating the sink and faucet, repairing wall damage, adding a backsplash, and repainting the room.

Around here, that usually lands between $15,000 and $30,000. Smaller condos and modest kitchens can stay toward the lower end if we're keeping appliances and not getting deep into electrical work. I do a lot of these when a homeowner wants the kitchen to stop looking tired without tearing the house apart.

Sometimes repainting existing cabinets is simply the smarter move. We do a lot of interior & exterior painting, and if the boxes are sound, that money can go toward better lighting or new counters instead of ripping out cabinets that still have years left in them.

What a mid-range kitchen remodel costs

This is the range I price most often in Carolina Forest, Waterford Plantation, Spring Lake, and parts of Surfside. It's a meaningful upgrade, but still practical. Semi-custom cabinets, quartz or granite, better storage, tile backsplash, improved lighting, fresh flooring installation, and usually a more useful island.

Most of these projects run $30,000 to $60,000. At the lower end, the room isn't huge and the layout mostly stays put. At the upper end, the cabinet package gets nicer, the appliance allowance goes up, or we find more electrical and patch work than expected once demo starts.

A practical budgeting tip

If your budget has a hard ceiling, put your money into layout, cabinets, and lighting first. Hardware can wait. A pot filler is nice, but good drawers and enough light over the counters will make you happier every single day.

What a high-end kitchen remodel costs

Once you're into custom cabinets, wall removal, specialty appliances, big islands, panel-ready fronts, detailed trim work, and major layout changes, you're usually starting at $60,000 and can go well past $100,000.

I see that more in larger homes in places like Pawleys Island or custom homes where the kitchen is tied into a wider home improvement project. If we're opening the kitchen to the living area, that cost often overlaps with flooring, ceiling repairs, repainting, trim, and sometimes structural work beyond the kitchen itself.

Myrtle Beach factors that affect kitchen remodeling cost

Local conditions absolutely matter. Salt air is rough on some finishes and hardware, especially in homes close to the water. Humidity affects scheduling too. In August, if the AC isn't keeping up during certain install phases, you feel it in materials and in labor pace. No one works their fastest carrying cabinets through a condo hallway when it's 94 degrees and the service elevator is booked for half the day.

Permits are part of the picture if we're changing electrical, plumbing, or structure. Horry County and city inspections are not something I play games with. If walls are open, I want it done right and I want it to pass the right way.

Timing matters more than people think. Spring and early summer get busy fast here, especially when folks want the kitchen finished before rental season visitors, graduation parties, or family beach weeks. Cabinets and stone can also slow things down depending on the supplier. I've had quartz arrive on time and a simple cabinet filler hold up a whole schedule. That's remodeling.

Local situations that can change the estimate

• Condos near the beach with restricted work hours, parking limits, or service-elevator scheduling
• Older homes needing wiring, plumbing, or subfloor correction
• HOA or architectural approval requirements in neighborhoods like Plantation Lakes
• Open-concept changes in Carolina Forest and nearby neighborhoods that may need structural review
• Material lead times from regional cabinet and stone suppliers
• Storm season scheduling and humidity control during certain phases

Where I usually tell homeowners to spend more

Cabinets first. Not because they impress the neighbors, but because cheap cabinets get old fast. Drawer glide quality, box construction, finish durability, and useful storage matter every day.

Lighting is another one. A lot of older kitchens around Myrtle Beach still have one lonely center fixture trying to light the whole room. That's not enough. Recessed lights, under-cabinet lighting, and a sensible fixture plan make a kitchen easier to work in. You shouldn't need to play shadow games just to slice an onion.

I also like spending on surfaces that fit how you actually live. If you don't want maintenance, pick materials that don't ask for much. A kitchen has to work for Tuesday night, not just for the listing photos.

Where you may be able to save

Keeping the layout is the biggest one. If the sink, dishwasher, and range are already in decent spots, leaving them alone can save a pile of money.

You can also save by choosing your battles. Maybe you skip full custom cabinets and go semi-custom, then spend more on quartz and lighting. Maybe you keep one section of cabinetry and use the savings for flooring in the connected living room. Those tradeoffs are where most good remodel budgets get built.

A sample Myrtle Beach kitchen budget

Here's a common example: a medium-size kitchen in Carolina Forest with original builder-grade finishes, no major layout change, and a homeowner who wants it updated without going off the rails.

Sample mid-range kitchen budget

Item	Estimated range
Cabinets	$10,000-$18,000
Countertops	$4,000-$7,500
Backsplash	$1,200-$2,500
Plumbing fixtures and install	$1,000-$2,500
Electrical and lighting	$2,000-$4,500
Flooring	$3,000-$6,000
Paint, patching, finish work	$1,500-$3,500
Demo, haul-away, misc. labor	$3,000-$6,000
Contingency for hidden issues	10%-15% of project total

Add that up and you're usually in the $30,000 to $50,000 neighborhood. Not every kitchen, obviously. Just one very normal scenario I see around here.

Don't forget the hidden costs

The hidden costs are usually the boring ones. Temporary kitchen setup. Eating out more than planned. Permit fees where required. Appliance delays. Extra patching where old soffits or cabinet footprints come out. If we open a wall or change a ceiling line, there may be more drywall repair and paint work than you expected.

If you're remodeling before selling, I also try to be honest about over-improving. Not every house in Myrtle Beach needs the dream kitchen package. In some neighborhoods, a clean, well-built remodel beats a luxury one that outruns the resale value.

How I help homeowners plan the right scope

My process is pretty simple. I come look at the kitchen, ask how you use it, and figure out where the money will actually make a difference. We start with the pain points. Bad storage. Poor lighting. Tight walkways. Worn-out cabinets. Then we build from there.

I also offer free quotes and AI visualization if you want help seeing layout or finish options before we start. It helps more than people expect, especially if you're deciding between two directions and don't want to pay for expensive changes halfway through.

And if the kitchen ties into other projects, we can coordinate that too. Sometimes it rolls into bathroom remodeling, outdoor living & patio, or cleanup work like pressure washing before company shows up. Houses have a way of making one project turn into three.

My honest advice before you ask for kitchen prices

Bring photos. Rough measurements help. Know which appliances you're keeping and which ones are going. And think about what actually annoys you in the current kitchen, because that's what should drive the remodel more than a saved photo from the internet.

Leave room in the budget for the unknown. I'm not saying that to be dramatic. I'm saying it because the smoothest remodels are the ones where we planned for reality instead of pretending every wall is perfect until demo day.

If you're planning a kitchen remodel in Myrtle Beach, I'd be glad to come take a look and give you a real estimate based on your house, not a generic national average. Get a Free Kitchen Remodel Quote