Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling in Montgomery County, Maryland
Custom kitchen design and build for homeowners in Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and across the DC metro, from a remodeler headquartered right here in Montgomery County.
Kitchen Remodeling in Montgomery County & the DC Metro
Kitchens built for how your family really lives.
Excell Homes is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Montgomery County is our home market. We design and build custom kitchens across Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Potomac, and North Potomac, and we also serve Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Over more than 20 years and 2,500+ projects across the DC metro, we have refined a process that keeps design, permits, and construction under one contract.
From sleek modern layouts to warm traditional spaces built for family gatherings, our design and build team takes your kitchen from the first drawing to the final walkthrough with one dedicated project manager and transparent, upfront pricing.
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We remodel kitchens across Gaithersburg, Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Washington DC, Fairfax, and the greater DC metro. See where we work →
What we offer
- Complete kitchen layout & space planning
- Custom & semi-custom cabinetry
- Smart storage, pantries, pull-outs & islands
- Quartz, granite & marble countertops
- Tile & full-height backsplashes
- Sinks, faucets & fixture upgrades
- Appliance integration & panel-ready installs
- Recessed, under-cabinet & pendant lighting
- Hardwood, tile & luxury vinyl plank flooring
- Plumbing & electrical updates to code
- Open-concept wall removal & structural work
- Painting, trim & finish carpentry
What it costs
Planning your budget
A full kitchen remodel in the DC metro generally runs from the mid five figures for a mid-range project into six figures for a high-end, layout-changing build. Where you land depends on cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and how much of the layout and plumbing changes.
For a full, jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction breakdown, see our kitchen remodel cost guide for the DC metro.
These are broad market ranges to help you plan, not quotes. Every project is different, and the only accurate number comes from a walkthrough of your space.
How it works
From first call to final walkthrough.
01 Free consultation
We visit your home, learn your goals and budget, and give you an honest read on scope and a realistic planning range.
02 Design
We design the space and prepare the drawings for permitting. You approve the plan and a fixed price before any work begins.
03 Permitting
We file and manage every approval. For Maryland projects that runs through Montgomery County's Department of Permitting Services (DPS); in DC and Northern Virginia we handle the local permitting office.
04 Build
One crew and one dedicated project manager take the job from demolition through finish work, keeping it on schedule and on budget.
05 Warranty
Every project is backed by a warranty on labor and materials, and we are here well after the final walkthrough.
Local proof
Recent Montgomery County kitchens
Our Maryland design advantage: In Maryland we handle design in-house, so drawings, permits, and construction all stay under one roof and one contract. In Virginia and DC we work with a licensed architect partner for the design drawings, then manage the permitting and construction the same way.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 by local homeowners.
Hands down the best contractor experience I've had. They completely transformed my bathroom, the craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism were exceptional throughout.
After a flood hit my home, Excell took all the pressure off, drywall, flooring, painting, plumbing, electrical. My home looks better than it did before the flood.
Excell did an amazing job remodeling my kitchen. Professional, communicative, and paid attention to every detail, the quality exceeded my expectations.
Excell Homes is very professional. I couldn't be happier with my new farmhouse sink, their work completely transformed my kitchen. Highly recommend.
Extremely satisfied with my experience. My project manager, Luis Bonilla, was superb, I credit him with the success of my two bathrooms.
A great company that does its due diligence on every job, commercial or residential. They go above and beyond, excellent service start to finish.
Excellent service from Excell Homes! They gave my bathroom the modern look it needed. I highly recommend them and will use them again.
FAQ
Questions homeowners ask us.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Most kitchen remodels run about 8 to 12 weeks of construction, with a minor refresh closer to 4 to 6 weeks and a major, layout-changing remodel 12 weeks or more. Design and permitting happen before that, so plan for a few months start to finish.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen in Montgomery County?
Usually yes. Montgomery County requires permits, pulled through the Department of Permitting Services (DPS), whenever a remodel involves electrical, plumbing, or structural work. A like-for-like cosmetic refresh often does not. We handle the permitting either way.
Can we stay in the house during the kitchen remodel?
Most homeowners do. The kitchen itself is out of service during construction, so we help you set up a temporary kitchen and we seal off the work area to keep dust down. We walk you through what to expect week by week.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost?
In the DC metro, a full mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs between about $55,000 and $95,000, with minor refreshes lower and high-end, layout-changing builds higher. These are planning ranges, not quotes, and our kitchen cost guide breaks it down by scope.
Do you handle the design?
Yes. In Maryland our in-house designer prepares and submits the drawings, so design, permits, and construction stay under one contract. In Virginia and DC we work with a licensed architect partner for the drawings and manage the rest the same way.
Can you open up my kitchen to the living area?
Often, yes. Removing a wall to open a kitchen to the dining or living space is one of the most common projects we do. If the wall is load-bearing we engineer a beam to carry the load, which we scope and price upfront.
Do you work outside Montgomery County?
Yes. We are headquartered in Gaithersburg and do much of our work across Montgomery County, but we remodel kitchens throughout the DC metro, including Washington DC and Northern Virginia.
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