Lucas Brothers Construction designs and builds kitchen remodels and refreshes for Fort Washington homeowners. Most of the area was built between the 1960s and 1980s, with split-foyers, bi-levels, and mid-century ranches, plus custom contemporary homes near the Potomac. Many of those kitchens are original or lightly updated. You get one project manager, a full written scope, and one fixed price.

What a Fort Washington kitchen remodel includes

Refresh. Keep your existing layout and update what you see and use every day: cabinets or cabinet fronts, countertops, backsplash, lighting, fixtures, and finishes. It’s a good fit when the layout works and you want the kitchen to look and feel new, with less disruption.

Full remodel. Demolition, updated plumbing and electrical, new cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, lighting, flooring, and finishes, with layout changes if you want them, such as opening a wall, moving the sink, or adding an island.

Either way, you get one project manager, a full written scope, and one fixed price. We handle the permits and coordinate the trades.

Not sure which you need? That’s what the free visit is for. We’ll walk the space and tell you what makes sense.

What does a kitchen remodel cost in Fort Washington?

• Kitchen refresh (keeps your layout): typically $18,000 to $35,000+

• Full kitchen remodel: typically $35,000 to $90,000+

• Full remodel with layout changes (moving walls, plumbing, or appliances): typically $48,000 to $150,000+

Most kitchen remodels are completed in 6-8 weeks.

What moves the number:

• Layout. Moving the sink, range, or a wall costs more than keeping everything where it is.

• Cabinetry. It’s usually the biggest line in the budget, and the choice between stock, semi-custom, and custom moves it a lot.

• Countertops, appliances, and finishes. These swing the total more than most people expect.

• Age and condition of the home. Older homes can need electrical, plumbing, or framing work once the walls are open.

The best way to know your number is a free visit. You’ll get a written investment range, so you know whether your project is realistic before you spend anything.

What we plan for in Fort Washington homes

Split-foyer and bi-level homes often have compact kitchens and bathrooms with layouts that haven’t changed in decades. Opening the wall to the dining area is a common request, and whether it’s possible depends on whether the wall is load-bearing. Homes from the 1970s may have older copper supply lines and aging drain lines, and a few have failing sewer laterals outside the house. We flag what we see at the free visit and plan for it during design.

Permits and HOA approval for Fort Washington kitchen remodels

Fort Washington is unincorporated, so building, electrical, and plumbing permits go through Prince George’s County DPIE. We handle the applications and inspections. Check with your HOA if you have one.