An update in the existing footprint: new cabinets or refacing, countertops, backsplash tile, fixtures, and lighting, with no major layout changes.
Kitchen Remodels · Ellenton, FL
Kitchen Remodels in Ellenton
From opening up a closed kitchen in an older home near the river to taking a builder-grade kitchen custom in the subdivisions east of I-75, one licensed Florida contractor manages the whole job: layout and design, cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting, electrical, and plumbing. Ellenton is a short run up US-301 from our Palmetto shop, so the crew stays close. Most Ellenton kitchens are finished in 4 to 8 weeks, and you get the scope and price in writing before any demo starts.
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Kitchen remodels for Ellenton homes, on both sides of I-75
Ellenton sits on the north bank of the Manatee River, just east of I-75 and a short run up US-301 from our Palmetto shop, so a kitchen project here is one the crew reaches quickly. The kitchens we see split two ways. In the older homes closer to the river, near Gamble Plantation, the kitchen tends to be a closed-off, dated room walled away from the living space, with finishes that have not been touched in decades. Those are the homes where the biggest gain is opening the room back up to where the family actually spends its time.
The newer subdivisions east of I-75, out toward the Ellenton Premium Outlets, are a different starting point. Those kitchens already sit in open plans, but they came builder-grade: stock cabinets, a small or missing island, shallow storage, and laminate counters. Owners there are not tearing out walls so much as taking that builder kitchen to something custom, a real island with seating, deeper and smarter cabinetry, better task lighting, and stone that fits the rest of the house.
Both kinds of Ellenton homes bring a common reality we plan for up front: most are built on a concrete slab. Moving a sink, a range, or an island drain means the supply and waste lines run through that slab, so the work involves cutting and re-pouring concrete rather than dropping a line into a crawl space. We map exactly what has to move during the in-home visit and price the slab work in writing, instead of springing it on you once demo is underway. Whichever side of I-75 you are on, you get one licensed contractor running design, cabinets, countertops, tile, electrical, and plumbing, every permit pulled and inspected, with the full scope, materials, timeline, and price in writing before any demo starts.
Kitchen remodels across Ellenton and nearby
We handle kitchens here from a clean cabinet-and-counter refresh to taking down a wall for a true open-concept layout. We work throughout Ellenton and the surrounding part of Manatee County, including Covered Bridge Estates and Heritage Pines, and serve homes near local spots like Ellenton Premium Outlets and Gamble Plantation Historic State Park. Every kitchen project is permitted and inspected through Manatee County.
If your home is anywhere in Ellenton (ZIP 34222), we can help. Call or text (941) 284-2218 for a free in-home consultation, usually the same business day.
Your whole kitchen remodel, under one licensed contractor
The kitchen is the project that changes how a whole house feels, and the one where coordination matters most. Cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting, electrical, and plumbing all have to land in the right order, and when that work is split across separate subcontractors you manage yourself, that is where kitchens stall and budgets drift.
Hildebrand manages the entire kitchen remodel for Ellenton homeowners under one licensed contractor: layout and design, cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting, electrical, and plumbing. We can open up a closed-off kitchen, including removing load-bearing walls with proper engineering and permits. Most kitchens run 4 to 8 weeks depending on scope and cabinet lead times. You get the full plan in writing up front, with no change-order surprises later.
What is included
- Full kitchen remodels: cabinets, countertops, tile, lighting, electrical, and plumbing
- We can open up a closed kitchen, including load-bearing walls, properly engineered and permitted
- Most kitchens finished in 4 to 8 weeks depending on scope and cabinet lead times
- One licensed contractor owns the whole job from design to final walk-through
- Honest written estimate up front: no change-order surprises
Honest kitchen remodel cost ranges in Ellenton
Kitchen remodels vary widely with size, layout changes, cabinets, and finishes. These are typical Ellenton ranges to help you plan. Every project is quoted in writing after a free in-home consultation, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
A full remodel with quality custom cabinets, stone countertops, a tiled backsplash, updated electrical and plumbing, and some layout adjustment.
An open-concept redesign: removing walls with engineering, premium cabinetry and stone, an island, high-end appliances, and detailed finish work.
Roughly $150 to $350 per square foot. Where your project lands depends on the size of the kitchen, whether the layout or plumbing moves, whether a wall comes out, and the cabinets and finishes you choose. We walk all of that with you in person and put a firm price in writing, with no change-order surprises. For a full price breakdown, read our kitchen remodel cost guide.
Recent kitchen and remodel work near Ellenton
A look at recent projects from local homes. We are adding more Ellenton kitchen projects as they wrap, so the gallery keeps growing.
Want to see work like yours? Browse the full gallery or book a free consultation.
From first visit to final walk-through in five steps
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Free In-Home Consultation
We come out, walk the project with you, and listen to what you want. No trip fee, no pressure, no high-pressure sales pitch.
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Written Estimate and Plan
You get a detailed written estimate with scope, materials, timeline, and warranty in writing before any work begins. No surprises later.
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Permits and Schedule
We pull every required permit, line up the trades, and lock in a start date. You know exactly when we start and how long it takes.
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Build Under One Contractor
Our crew runs the job under one licensed contractor, with a written checklist at every milestone. You get a weekly update so you always know where the project stands.
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Final Walk-Through and Warranty
We walk the finished project with you, fix anything on the punch list, and hand over your written workmanship warranty and manufacturer documentation.
Ready to talk through your Ellenton kitchen remodel?
Call or text Josh and the team. We answer during business hours and follow up the next business day if we miss you.
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Ellenton kitchen remodel questions, answered
Do you remodel kitchens in Ellenton?
Yes. Ellenton is a short run up US-301 from our Palmetto shop, so it is a regular part of our work, on both the older homes near the river and the newer subdivisions east of I-75 by the Premium Outlets. We handle the whole kitchen under one licensed contractor, including the slab plumbing when a sink or island drain has to move, and we permit and inspect everything through Manatee County. Call or text (941) 284-2218 to set up a free in-home consultation.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Most kitchens are 4 to 8 weeks from demo to final cleanup, depending on the scope, cabinet lead times, and inspections.
Can I stay in my home during a kitchen remodel?
Most clients do. We seal off the work area to control dust. You will lose the kitchen for the duration, so plan a temporary setup with a microwave, fridge, and sink elsewhere in the house.
Do you pull the permit for a kitchen remodel through Manatee County?
Yes. Ellenton kitchen remodels are permitted through Manatee County, and as a licensed Florida general contractor we handle the whole submittal, including the structural engineering when a wall comes out and the electrical and plumbing scope. We schedule and meet every inspection, so you never deal with the county counter yourself.
Can you open up a closed-off kitchen in an older Ellenton home near the river?
Often, yes. Many of the older homes near the river have the kitchen walled off from the living and dining rooms. Taking that wall out frequently means it is load-bearing, so we bring in proper engineering and pull the permit to carry the load with a beam. We walk the structure with you and price it up front, with no surprises mid-job.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. In-home consultations and written estimates are free. Call or text (941) 284-2218 to schedule.
Will the price change once you start?
We put the full scope, materials, timeline, and price in writing before any work begins. If something genuinely unexpected comes up behind a wall, we talk to you and get your approval before we do anything, never after. No change-order surprises.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. As a licensed Florida general contractor we pull every required permit and meet every Florida Building Code inspection. You do not have to coordinate any of that with the county yourself.
Are you licensed and insured in Florida?
Yes. Hildebrand Construction & Remodeling is a Florida Certified Building Contractor, license CBC1257253, and fully insured. We have been Florida-licensed since 2009, and Josh has 22 years of hands-on construction experience. You can verify our license at myfloridalicense.com.
More on kitchen remodels and our work in Ellenton
Learn more about Kitchen Remodels
Full details on our kitchen remodel process, what is included, opening up a closed-off kitchen, and cost ranges across Manatee, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties.
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Every service we offer Ellenton homeowners, from bathrooms and additions to impact windows, with the local context for each neighborhood we work in.
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No pressure, no obligation. We come out to your Ellenton home, listen, and put the scope and price in writing. Verify our license yourself at myfloridalicense.com.