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Kitchen Remodeling · Allentown, PA

Kitchen Remodeling in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown's homes span a century and a half — from West End Tudors and Old Allentown rowhomes to mid-century capes in Midway Manor. We remodel each on its own terms, matching new cabinetry and stone to the bones already there.

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  • NJ #13VH11744800
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  • 20+ yrs
    Building since 2003

Allentown homes

Lehigh County · pop. 125,800

Center-city rowhomes and twins often hide galvanized supply lines, knob-and-tube wiring and narrow galley footprints. We plan for the surprises older Allentown houses keep behind the plaster, so the budget and timeline hold.

  • West End
  • Old Allentown
  • Midway Manor
  • East Side
  • South Allentown

  • Custom cabinetry & millwork

    Sized exactly to your architecture and the way you live — never a stock catalog.

  • Quartz, granite & quartzite

    Templated via laser and installed seam-perfect, with tailored edge profiles.

  • Tile & architectural backsplashes

    From hand-set warm stone tile to full-height slab backsplashes — laid dead-level and sealed to last.

  • Plumbing & electrical

    Essential infrastructure in older homes — masterfully handled, permitted and inspected.

Allentown neighborhoods

Kitchen remodel cost by Allentown neighborhood (2026).

Every neighborhood in Allentown carries different home stock, surprises and budget ranges. These figures reflect what we actually see on local projects — not a national average.

NeighborhoodHome typeTypical budgetCommon challenges
West EndVictorian & Tudor, 1890s–1920s$45,000 – $85,000Plaster walls, period trim, galvanized supply lines
Old AllentownRowhomes & twins, pre-1940$38,000 – $72,000Narrow galley layouts, party walls, knob-and-tube wiring
Midway ManorPost-war capes & ranches, 1950s–70s$30,000 – $55,000Closed layouts ready to open, 100A panels often need upgrade
East SideMixed rowhomes & doubles$32,000 – $58,000Compact footprints, shared-wall plumbing constraints

Full Lehigh Valley kitchen cost guide →

Allentown permits

Allentown kitchen remodeling permits — what to expect.

Permit office
Allentown Bureau of Building Standards & Safety
435 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 437-7755
Typical fees
$75 base + $10 per $1,000 of construction value
Turnaround
10–14 business days for standard residential kitchen or bath permits

Most Allentown kitchenremodels involving plumbing, electrical or structural changes require a building permit. VM Power Kitchen & Bath pulls permits, schedules inspections and coordinates compliance as part of every design-build contract — you don't navigate the office alone.

West End and Old Allentown projects with exterior-visible changes may need additional review. Interior-only kitchen and bath work typically follows the standard residential path.

Full PA permit guide →

Kitchen remodel in Allentown, PA — warm-white shaker cabinetry, honed Calacatta marble counters and slab backsplash, unlacquered-brass hardware | VM Power Kitchen & Bath

Recent work

Recent Allentown projects.

  • West End Victorian kitchen refresh

    West End

    Custom shaker cabinets, quartz counters, subway tile, panel upgrade 100A→200A

    Budget
    $52,400
    Timeline
    7 weeks

  • Midway Manor open-concept kitchen

    Midway Manor

    Wall removal, island install, new cabinetry, quartz, hardwood flooring

    Budget
    $41,200
    Timeline
    6 weeks

The reveal

The same room, before and after.

Drag across a Lehigh Valley kitchen we rebuilt — same light, same lens, a very different room.

After — finished kitchen remodel, Lehigh Valley PA
Before — original dated kitchen prior to remodel

“They understood our West End Victorian — kept the original trim, gave us a kitchen we actually cook in every day.”

— Sarah M., West End, Allentown

Local Allentown suppliers & trade partners

Twenty-plus years in the Lehigh Valley means established relationships with local cabinet, stone and tile suppliers — faster lead times and better pricing passed through to you.

  • Beisel Kitchen & Bath (Allentown)
  • Kitchen & Bath Design Works (Hamilton Blvd)
  • ProSource of Lehigh Valley
  • Lehigh Valley Stone

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FAQ

Remodeling in Allentown — answered.

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Allentown?＋
Most mid-range kitchen remodels in Allentown run $30,000–$60,000, with budget refreshes starting around $15,000 and high-end, full-gut projects reaching $100,000 and up. Custom cabinetry, stone surfaces, and the age of your Allentown home drive the final investment — we provide an exact estimate in person.
Which Allentown neighborhoods do you serve?＋
We remodel kitchens throughout Allentown — including West End, Old Allentown, Midway Manor, East Side, South Allentown — and the surrounding Lehigh County area.
Are you licensed to remodel in Allentown?＋
Yes. VM Power Kitchen & Bath is licensed and insured (PA HIC #PA158550), and we pull permits and coordinate inspections for Allentown projects.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Allentown?＋
Most Allentown kitchen remodels involving plumbing, electrical or structural work require a permit from Allentown Bureau of Building Standards & Safety. Typical turnaround is 10–14 business days for standard residential kitchen or bath permits. We handle permit applications and inspections as part of every project.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Allentown?＋
A typical Allentown kitchen runs 4–8 weeks once work begins. Older homes in Allentown may add time for wiring, plumbing or structural surprises — we identify these during the in-home estimate so the timeline holds.
Do you have experience with historic Allentown homes?＋
Yes. West End and Old Allentown projects with exterior-visible changes may need additional review. Interior-only kitchen and bath work typically follows the standard residential path. We plan for the surprises older Allentown houses keep behind the plaster.

Free in-home estimate

Remodeling a kitchen in Allentown? Let's talk.

A measured conversation, a clear estimate, and work made to last. Tell us what you're imagining for your kitchen or bath.

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