How much does kitchen electrical work cost in a remodel?

Kitchen electrical remodeling starts at $3,500 for a standard scope. The range moves with fixture count, whether the ceiling is open, how far the panel is from the kitchen, and whether the appliance package needs new dedicated circuits.

Do I need a panel upgrade for a kitchen remodel?

Not always. A kitchen adds several dedicated circuits, so on a 100A service with a full panel it is common. We run a load calculation during the bid so you know before demo starts, not after.

When does the electrician need to be on site?

Twice, usually — rough-in after framing and before insulation and drywall, then trim-out after cabinets and countertops are set. Lighting layout decisions need to be final before rough-in.

Can under-cabinet lighting be added without tearing out the backsplash?

Often yes, if there is an accessible route through the cabinet run or from an adjacent space. We look at it during the walkthrough and tell you honestly whether it can be done cleanly.

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Kitchen electrical remodeling in Boise & the Treasure Valley

Kitchens carry more load and more visible detail than any other room in the house. This guide covers what a licensed electrician near you actually does during a kitchen remodel, and where the money goes.

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Remodeled kitchen with warm under-cabinet LED lighting and recessed ceiling lights — Kitchen · Summit Power Electric project photography

What the scope usually includes

A typical kitchen remodel means a new recessed lighting layout, under-cabinet lighting, island or peninsula pendants, dedicated small-appliance circuits, a range or cooktop circuit, dishwasher and disposal circuits, a refrigerator circuit, and GFCI and AFCI protection where the code requires it. Every one of those is a device, a home run, and a hole in someone's finished ceiling — which is why sequencing matters.

Lighting layout comes first

We lay out recessed cans against the cabinet elevations rather than the empty room, so the light lands on the counter instead of the back of your head. Under-cabinet runs get a dedicated switch leg and a driver location that stays accessible. Island pendants get blocking coordinated with the framer before drywall.

Power the appliances you actually bought

Induction ranges, double ovens, steam ovens, and beverage centers all have their own requirements, and they change the load calculation. Send us the appliance spec sheets early — a 50A induction circuit added after drywall costs several times what it costs at rough-in.

Where panel capacity becomes the real question

On homes with a 100A service, a full kitchen remodel is often the moment a panel upgrade stops being optional. We run the load calculation during the bid so it is a planned line item and not a change order in week three.

Trim-out and the details clients notice

Outlet placement around the island, backsplash device height and alignment, trim color matched to the ceiling, dimmers grouped in a logical order, and a labeled panel schedule at the end. The finish work is what the homeowner touches every day.

What we plan for

Recessed LED layout planned against cabinet elevations
Under-cabinet and toe-kick lighting with accessible drivers
Island and peninsula power with blocking coordinated early
Dedicated appliance circuits sized to the actual spec sheets
GFCI and AFCI protection where code requires it
Aligned backsplash devices and matched trim at finish

Smart home electrical integration

Smart under-cabinet lighting, island pendant dimming, and kitchen lighting scenes let one control set the counter, island, and toe-kick levels at once — worth planning at rough-in so the neutral and box capacity are there.

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