Surfaces or Cabinets? Ask This First
RDC Renovation & Design Concepts is a kitchen tile and countertop contractor in Phoenix, Arizona. "Kitchen remodeling" or "kitchen renovation" means different things to different contractors. Some handle full gut jobs with new cabinet boxes and appliances; others, like RDC, focus on the surfaces and work around your existing cabinets. Neither approach is wrong, but they produce very different price tags and timelines, so confirm which one you're getting a quote for before comparing bids.
A tile backsplash installed as part of a kitchen surface update in Scottsdale.
What to Look For in a Kitchen Contractor
- A clear scope statement: know exactly what's included, surfaces, cabinetry, or both, before comparing prices.
- Proof of insurance: confirm coverage in writing before any work begins.
- A written, itemized estimate: materials and labor broken out separately, not one lump sum.
- A local portfolio: ask to see recent kitchens completed in the Phoenix area.
- A workmanship warranty: get the length and coverage terms in writing.
Why RDC Skips the Cabinets
Replacing cabinet boxes changes a kitchen's layout, requires custom millwork, and adds significant installation labor, all of which drive up cost and timeline. A surface remodel keeps your existing cabinet boxes and transforms the kitchen's look with new countertops, backsplash, and flooring instead. When the cabinet boxes are in good shape, that trade delivers a dramatic visual change without the cost or disruption of a full gut remodel.
Granite countertops and a subway tile backsplash in a white Mesa kitchen.
What's Included in an RDC Kitchen Surface Remodel
- Countertops: quartz, granite, porcelain slab, marble, or quartzite, all available at the Bell Road showroom (see countertop installation costs).
- Backsplash: tile installation from classic subway to full-height statement walls.
- Flooring: tile or LVP flooring installed throughout the kitchen and connecting living spaces.
New quartz counters and a raised bar in a Phoenix kitchen.
| Scope | Cost at RDC | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Backsplash only | $800–$2,500 | Tile installation for a standard 30–50 sq ft kitchen |
| Countertops only | $2,000–$6,000 | New quartz, granite, or porcelain slab countertops |
| Kitchen floor | $1,000–$3,000 | Tile or LVP flooring installation |
| Counters + backsplash | $3,000–$8,000 | Combined countertop and backsplash package |
| Full surface remodel | $4,500–$11,000+ | Countertops, backsplash, and flooring together |
Please note: these are RDC's price ranges. Final pricing is set individually for each customer based on your specific project, materials, and scope, confirmed in your free written estimate. See the full kitchen remodel cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
White subway tile backsplash paired with quartz countertops in Scottsdale.
Serving Kitchen Remodeling Across the Valley
RDC installs kitchen surfaces throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, Paradise Valley, Fountain Hills, Buckeye, Anthem, New River, and Happy Valley.
The RDC showroom at 1610 E Bell Rd Suite 101, Phoenix, where you can compare countertop slabs and tile samples in person.
Visit the Showroom
Compare quartz, granite, porcelain, marble, and quartzite slabs along with tile options in person at 1610 E Bell Rd Suite 101, Phoenix. From there, RDC schedules a free in-home visit to measure your kitchen and provide a written, itemized estimate. RDC is fully insured, is rated 5.0 on Google, and has completed 382+ projects across the Phoenix Valley, each backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.
See our full kitchen remodeling services or review the kitchen remodel cost guide. You can also browse real projects in the project gallery, see financing options, or request a detailed estimate.