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Real price ranges for countertops, cabinets, flooring, and full kitchen and bath remodels. Signs it’s time to stop repairing and start replacing. What to ask before hiring a remodeler. No fluff, no sign-up wall — just useful information from our team.
H & E Building Material Corp · 11768 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77043
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H&E services range from $6/sq ft for flooring to $85,000 for a full kitchen remodel — see the breakdown below.
These are typical Houston metro price ranges based on our experience. Every job is different — the notes explain what pushes cost toward the low or high end.
$55–$180
A single bathroom vanity top runs low; a full kitchen with island, waterfall edge, and custom cutouts runs high. Stone type (quartz, granite, marble, porcelain) and edge profile affect price.
$6,000–$35,000
Stock cabinets with standard install start at the low end; semi-custom or custom cabinet lines with soft-close hardware and crown molding reach the top end.
$350–$4,500
A single undermount kitchen sink or simple pedestal vanity is on the low end; a double-sink custom vanity with vessel basins runs higher.
$15,000–$250,000+
Hospitality, retail, multi-family, and tenant-improvement stone fabrication and full-build remodel scope from our Houston shop.
$18,000–$85,000
A cosmetic refresh (new countertops + cabinet fronts) is at the low end; a full gut-and-remodel with custom cabinets, stone countertops, new flooring, and appliance hookups is at the top end.
$9,000–$45,000
A powder room refresh with new vanity and tile is on the low end; a full primary bath remodel with walk-in shower, soaking tub, and custom tile work runs to the top end.
$50–$25,000
Single-slab purchases for a DIY project run low; bulk material orders for a multi-room project or builder package run high.
All prices are estimates for Houston metro as of 2026. Actual cost depends on job complexity, materials, and permit requirements. We provide free on-site estimates with no obligation.
Remodel when repair costs exceed replacement value, or when Houston’s humidity has caused structural damage to cabinets, tile, or flooring.
Houston’s heat and humidity accelerate wear on kitchen and bath surfaces. These are the most common signals that a repair is no longer cost-effective compared to a replacement.
Laminate and early-generation solid surface countertops from the 1990s and 2000s are difficult to repair once chipped or deeply stained. Replacing them with quartz or granite adds resale value, is easier to maintain, and changes the feel of the entire kitchen or bath.
Houston's humidity accelerates cabinet failure — particularly in kitchens and bathrooms near sinks. Swollen doors, delaminating fronts, and rusted hardware are signs that a cabinet refresh or replacement will solve functional problems, not just cosmetic ones.
Hollow spots under tile indicate that adhesive has failed, which means the tile can crack under foot traffic. Cracked grout in wet areas (shower floors, kitchen backsplash near the sink) admits moisture behind the tile. Both conditions worsen over time and are cheaper to address before significant water damage occurs.
If you have paid for cabinet hinge replacements, grout repairs, and countertop sealing multiple times in recent years, total repair costs may already exceed what a new installation would have cost. A one-time investment in new material typically lasts 20+ years with normal maintenance.
Older Houston homes often have kitchens designed around smaller appliances and galley-style workflows. If your daily cooking routine creates traffic conflicts or your storage constantly feels inadequate, a cabinet and countertop remodel can solve layout problems that no amount of organizing will fix.
Not sure what’s worth replacing? Our team offers free design consultations at the showroom. Bring photos and your cabinet samples — we can tell you what can be refreshed and what needs to be replaced.
Ask about in-house fabrication, slab selection, written estimates, install crew ownership, and labor warranty before signing anything.
Hiring the wrong contractor is expensive. These eight questions help you separate professionals from handymen before any money changes hands.
Quick answers to the pricing questions we hear most often at the showroom.
Prices vary by material grade, project scope, and current slab availability. Free in-showroom estimates are always available — no commitment required.
Some tasks are genuinely simple. Others can cause thousands of dollars in damage if done wrong. Here is a quick reference.
With a grout saw, premixed grout, and patience, a DIYer can regrout a backsplash or small section. Wear eye protection — grout dust is irritating.
Cabinet interiors can be refreshed with latex paint and a small roller. Doors and drawer fronts are more forgiving of drips and brush marks from a distance.
Click-lock LVP in a bedroom or small office is manageable with basic tools. The challenge is proper acclimation time and handling transitions at doorways.
Straightforward if you can reach the supply line connections under the sink. The real challenge is Houston's hard water — corroded supply line nuts often require channel-locks and penetrating oil.
Stone templating, cutting, and polishing requires diamond tooling and water-cooled saws. Improper templates mean the slab does not fit. This is not a job for rental equipment.
Large tiles require a flat substrate, proper mortar coverage, and consistent leveling to prevent lippage. Mistakes are expensive — cracked or hollow large-format tiles often require removing the entire floor to fix.
Aligning upper and lower runs plumb and level across an entire kitchen requires experience. Out-of-level cabinet runs mean countertops will not sit flat, doors will not align, and the whole job has to be torn out.
Removing or modifying a load-bearing wall requires a structural engineer's assessment and a city permit. Doing this without permits creates problems when you sell the home and can create safety hazards.
General rule: If the task involves stone fabrication, structural changes, or requires a city permit, call a professional. The cost of professional installation is almost always less than the cost of correcting a DIY mistake after materials have been cut or damaged.
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