Ashburn, VA
Kitchen Remodel in Ashburn, VA
Kitchen remodel in Ashburn, VA. Layout, cabinetry, and counters, with LandMARC permits when the work needs them and HOA review for exterior changes.
Ashburn · Kitchen Remodeling
Ashburn: permits, HOA, and neighborhoods.
Ashburn is unincorporated Loudoun County. Old Ashburn is the crossroads on Ashburn Road, where the Ashburn Colored School still stands. It is a one-room schoolhouse built about 1892 that taught Black students in grades 1 to 7 until 1958 and was restored by students beginning in 2016. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources placed a marker there in 2017. Most of the housing is 1990s through 2010s production and custom homes on public water and sewer, with unfinished basements and builder-grade kitchens and primary baths. Brambleton, Broadlands, Ashburn Farm, One Loudoun, Loudoun Valley Estates, and Belmont Greene are the communities we serve in Ashburn. The Metro Silver Line's Ashburn station opened on November 15, 2022 as the western end of the line, the same day as the Loudoun Gateway and Dulles Airport stations. Building and zoning run through LandMARC, and nearly every master-planned community also requires HOA architectural review. A county permit is not HOA approval. The drive from Martinsburg is Route 9 to Leesburg, then Route 7 east. Real Elite remodels basements, kitchens, primary suites, outdoor living, and additions.
- Brambleton
- Broadlands
- Ashburn Farm
- One Loudoun
- Loudoun Valley Estates
- Belmont Greene
Permits and scope
Kitchen Remodeling in Ashburn.
A kitchen remodel in Ashburn, VA starts with the house in front of us, not a package. We work Brambleton, Broadlands, One Loudoun, Ashburn Farm, and Belmont Greene. Ashburn is unincorporated Loudoun County. Building and zoning run through LandMARC.
Opening a load-bearing wall needs stamped structural drawings and a county building permit. Moving a sink or a range circuit is a trade permit, not a finish selection. Association review usually applies only if a window or other exterior element changes. A county permit is not association approval when both apply.
The kitchen cost guide on this site cites HomeAdvisor national figures: a typical range of $14,589 to $41,559, an average of $26,945, and a total makeover of $65,000 to $130,000 or more. Those are national figures, not an Ashburn quote. Cabinets, counters, appliances, and any wall or trade move are separate lines on the written estimate.
Cabinet lead time is named in the estimate before demo. The written estimate is the number for the house.
For this area, see Permits in Loudoun County: what to expect.
What's in scope
- ·Custom cabinetry (semi-custom and full custom options)
- ·Quartz, granite, and butcher block countertops
- ·Island additions and layout changes
- ·We coordinate the licensed plumber for a sink, dishwasher, or gas move, and we schedule the plumbing inspection
- ·We coordinate the licensed electrician for can lights and under-cabinet lighting, and we schedule that inspection
- ·Backsplash tile and accent work
- ·Flooring and trim coordination
- ·Appliance package coordination and install
- ·Permitting and inspection coordination
Published ranges
What the cost guide already publishes.
HomeAdvisor reports a national kitchen remodel average of $26,945 and a typical range of $14,589–$41,559, while its total-makeover category runs $65,000–$130,000 or more. These are national reference figures, not measured Loudoun averages or Real Elite quotes. A 2025 DMV report from Four Seasons Home Improvement lists $28,500 for a minor midrange kitchen and $72,000 for a major upscale kitchen. Those are that publisher's regional benchmarks, not a ceiling for a custom kitchen.
Loudoun's Residential Additions and Alterations page lists an alteration building fee of 1% of construction cost plus $130 for plan review, and it requires structural details and applicable trade permits. This is not a flat fee for every kitchen remodel. Ashburn is unincorporated Loudoun County, so building and zoning run through LandMARC. Real Elite does not take electrical work. Identify the separately licensed electrical provider and its scope before agreeing to the project.
Questions already answered on the site
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
Cabinetry lead time is usually the longest item, so ordering happens before the kitchen is out of use. HOA architectural review typically takes two to eight weeks and runs alongside the county permit, not instead of it. Both are sequenced before demolition so the schedule is real. The construction schedule itself is set from the drawings, the selections, and the site visit, and it is written down before anything is demolished.
Can I live in my house during the kitchen remodel?
Most homeowners do. We set up a temporary kitchen station (microwave, fridge, sink access) and contain dust to the work zone. Daily cleanup is standard. We'll talk through any planned utility shutoffs in advance.
Do you handle the appliance install?
Yes. We coordinate appliance delivery, install, and inspection. If you've already purchased appliances we work around your timing; otherwise we'll recommend a mix that matches your budget and finishes.
What cabinetry brands do you work with?
We work across the semi-custom and full-custom range — we don't lock you into one brand. We'll discuss your budget, style, and lead-time tolerance on the estimate and recommend the right tier.
Can I use the national average as my Ashburn kitchen budget?
Use it as context. A quote is useful only when it describes the layout, selections, existing conditions, allowances, and exclusions. These national figures are not measured Loudoun averages or Real Elite quotes.