Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Philadelphia
The kitchen works harder than any room in the house, and in Philadelphia’s older homes it’s usually the room that dates the place the most. APS remodels kitchens across Philadelphia, Bucks County, and Montgomery County, from a focused update to a full gut. We’re masons, so the tile, stone, and backsplash are done in-house, and the rest of the trades are coordinated under one plan. Licensed and insured since 2017 (PA #139378).
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Our Philadelphia Kitchen Remodeling Services
Full Kitchen Renovations
A complete remodel, layout, cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring, and lighting, handled end to end.
Tile & Stone Backsplashes
Custom tile and stone backsplashes set flat, level, and clean, the detail that makes a kitchen look finished.
Countertops & Islands
Stone countertops and islands, set and supported right so they last and sit level.
Layout & Structural Changes
Opening up a wall, moving the layout, or reworking the footprint, the structural side is our trade.
Flooring
Tile and stone floors, laid over the right substrate so they don’t crack or lift.

The Tile and Stone Advantage
A kitchen lives on its tile and stonework, the backsplash, the counters, the floor, and that’s exactly our trade. Set tile over the wrong substrate or skip the detail work and it cracks, lifts, and looks off no matter how nice the cabinets are. Because we’re masons, the tile, stone, and the prep behind it are done in-house and done right, not handed to whoever’s cheapest that week. That’s the part of a kitchen you touch and look at every day.
Countertops, Cabinets, and Finishes
The look of a kitchen comes down to the pieces you see and touch every day. We work with the full range: quartz, granite, and natural-stone countertops; stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinets; tile and stone backsplashes; and durable flooring. We help you choose finishes that fit the budget and the way you actually use the kitchen, then install them so they sit level, line up, and last. The stone and tile we set ourselves; the cabinetry we source and install to spec.
Where the Money Actually Goes
Most of what drives a kitchen’s cost is the work you never see. Plumbing reroutes, electrical capacity, structural changes when a wall comes out, and the time it takes to get every detail right, that’s where the budget goes, which is why cost varies so much depending on where you’re starting from. We don’t just quote cabinets and countertops. We walk you through where the money actually goes, so you can make decisions with a clear picture instead of a surprise halfway through.
Working With Philadelphia’s Older Kitchens
A lot of Philadelphia kitchens are small, closed off, and sitting in homes that are a century old. That brings its own challenges: galley layouts with no room to move, walls you want to open to the living space, and older plumbing, wiring, and uneven floors hiding behind the finishes. We’ve worked in enough rowhomes and older homes to plan for what’s behind the walls instead of being surprised by it, and to make the most of a tight footprint. Opening a kitchen up or reworking a cramped layout is often the single biggest change you can make to how an older home lives.
What a Kitchen Remodel Adds
A kitchen remodel is one of the highest-return projects in a home, and it’s the one you feel every single day. It lifts how the house lives and what it’s worth at the same time, whether you’re modernizing a dated layout, opening the kitchen to the living space, or finally getting the storage and counter room you’ve needed.
Signs It’s Time to Remodel Your Kitchen
A few things usually push a kitchen to the top of the list:
- A layout that’s cramped, closed off, or just doesn’t work for how you cook
- Not enough counter space or storage
- Cabinets, counters, or floors that are worn, dated, or failing
- A kitchen walled off from the living space you’d rather it opened to
- An older kitchen with plumbing or wiring that’s due anyway
If a couple of these sound familiar, it’s worth a conversation.
How We Remodel a Kitchen
Design & Scope
We plan the layout, materials, and finishes with you and put the scope in writing.
Demo
We tear out the old kitchen cleanly and check for anything hidden behind it.
Rough-In
We handle the structural work and coordinate the plumbing and electrical rough-in with licensed trades.
Cabinets, Counters & Tile
We set the cabinets and counters and do the tile, stone, and backsplash in-house.
Finish & Inspect
Fixtures, lighting, and trim, finished and inspected, then cleaned up.
Why Philadelphia Homeowners Choose APS
We’re a local, family-run crew, licensed, and we’ve remodeled kitchens across Philadelphia since 2017 out of our shop in Huntingdon Valley.
- Licensed and insured, PA #139378
- Home Advisor Top Rated, Screened & Approved
- 5.0-star rated on Google
- Tile, stone, and backsplash done in-house by masons
- Free, written estimates with a clear scope
Before you call, see the work. Browse recent kitchens in our gallery and read our Google reviews. We’d rather you hire us because you’ve seen what we do.
Doing more than the kitchen? We also handle full home remodeling and bathroom remodeling across Philadelphia.
Areas We Serve
We remodel kitchens across Philadelphia, Bucks County, and Montgomery County, including Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, Manayunk, Roxborough, Germantown, South Philly, Society Hill, Glenside, Jenkintown, Cheltenham, Gladwyne, and Huntingdon Valley.
Kitchen Remodeling FAQs
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How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Philadelphia?
It depends heavily on where you’re starting from. The visible pieces like cabinets and counters are only part of it, the plumbing reroutes, electrical, and structural work drive a lot of the cost. We look at your kitchen and give you a written estimate that matches the real scope, and we show you where the money goes.
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How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A focused update runs a few weeks; a full gut with layout or structural changes takes longer. We give you a timeline with the estimate and keep you posted as we go.
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Do you handle the tile, backsplash, and stonework?
Yes, and it’s our strength. We’re masons, so the tile, stone, backsplash, and the prep behind them are done in-house and set to last.
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Can you change the layout or move a wall?
Yes. Opening up a wall or reworking the footprint is structural work, which is our trade. We handle it and coordinate the other trades around it.
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Do you handle permits, plumbing, and electrical?
We pull the permits and handle the structural and masonry work ourselves, and we coordinate the plumbing and electrical with licensed trades so it’s all managed under one project.
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Do you do full gut renovations or smaller updates?
Both. We take on focused updates and full gut renovations, and we scope either one the same way, in writing, before we start.
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