Gutting a kitchen costs around $500 to $3,000, depending on regulations in your area, the size of your space, and what you need to be demolished or removed. Your city and county may have regulations surrounding proper waste disposal and materials that require extra steps and labor. There may also be requirements around getting an interior demolition permit in addition to your building permit. Plus, if you want to preserve some of the existing materials, you’ll pay more in labor for more careful removal.