Cost report
Mason kitchen remodel cost report
14 towns across Warren and Butler County, Mason included. The range, the lines it is built from, and how old the houses are.
A mid grade kitchen remodel in Mason costs about $34,000 to $38,500 in 2026, with $36,000 at the midpoint. The same range holds across Warren and Butler County, for about 180 square feet with the layout kept, built from Cincinnati area trade wages.
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Town by town
Kitchen cost by town around Mason
Oldest homes first. The range is the model range for the Cincinnati area; home data is from the Census Bureau.
| Town | Typical home built | Built before 1960 | Median home value | Mid grade kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LandenWarren County | 1985 | 2% | $311,000 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| LebanonWarren County | 1986 | 21% | $290,200 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| West Chester TownshipButler County | 1988 | 6% | $339,700 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| Kings MillsWarren County | 1994 | 21% | $331,900 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| MasonWarren County | 1996 | 7% | $426,200 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| Deerfield TownshipWarren County | 1996 | 6% | $398,100 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| Turtlecreek TownshipWarren County | 1996 | 15% | $402,500 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| WetheringtonButler County | 1998 | 0% | $611,200 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| Liberty TownshipButler County | 2001 | 5% | $395,800 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| MonroeButler County | 2001 | 9% | $282,400 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| MainevilleWarren County | 2004 | 8% | $287,400 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| Four BridgesButler County | 2005 | 1% | $589,500 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| South LebanonWarren County | 2007 | 22% | $319,200 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
| MorrowWarren County | 2009 | 37% | $302,900 | $34,000 to $38,500 |
What it is built from
The lines under a Mason kitchen price
Materials are the largest block at 52% of the contractor cost, with cabinets the biggest piece. Labor comes to 23%: 122 hours from 5 trades, the carpenter carrying the most at 52 hours. Permits add $750 and overhead 22%. A margin of about 20 to 35% over cost sits on top.
| Line | Basis | Cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborer | 16 hours at $28 an hour | $645 | 2% |
| Plumber | 10 hours at $34 an hour | $836 | 3% |
| Electrician | 20 hours at $32 an hour | $1,584 | 5% |
| Carpenter | 52 hours at $30 an hour | $2,251 | 8% |
| Tile setter | 24 hours at $23 an hour | $1,352 | 5% |
| Materials | Cabinets, quartz, tile, sink, lighting | $15,138 | 52% |
| Permits | Building, electrical, plumbing | $750 | 3% |
| Overhead | Insurance, trucks, office, dumpster | $6,316 | 22% |
| Contractor cost | $28,873 | 100% | |
| Price, with margin | $34,000 to $38,500 | ||
How old the houses are
Newer homes, simpler kitchens
In 11 of the 14 towns here the typical home was built in 1990 or later. The newest is Morrow, built in 2009. The oldest is Landen, where the typical home was built in 1985.
In houses this new the wiring and plumbing usually already suit a modern kitchen, so most of the money goes to cabinets, counters and finishes rather than work behind the walls. Home data: Census Bureau, ACS 2024 five year.
Method
How each range is laid up
- Begin with one standard kitchen: about 180 square feet, same layout, mid grade cabinets and quartz, appliances from the homeowner.
- Price each trade: hours times the Cincinnati area mean hourly wage from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, plus 45% for payroll taxes and insurance, and times 1.7 for plumbing, electrical and tile, the trades usually subcontracted.
- Lay materials, permit fees and overhead on top. Overhead is 28% of labor, materials and permits combined.
- Finish with a margin of 15 to 25% of the price; those two ends give the low and the high of the range.
- The range is the same in every town because one wage area covers Warren and Butler County. Town figures are taken as published by the Census.
Sources
Wages: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, mean hourly pay for the Cincinnati area, OH.
Homes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 five year estimates, tables B25035 (median year built), B25034 (year built), B25077 (median home value) and B25003 (owner occupied).
A planning range, not a quote. The final price comes from a licensed contractor who has seen the room.
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