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Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Springfield, VA
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-home renovation from Springfield to North and West Springfield, planned at our Fairfax showroom about 7 miles away in a straight line. Fairfax County permits and inspections are on us.
217 Springfield homes served since 2015
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Local facts
Springfield at a glance: permits, homes and what is changing
Who issues the permits, why there is no historic review, who owns the homes, when the neighborhoods next door were built, local news, the chamber, your showroom and the nearer ReStore. Each card links its source.
Permits
Fairfax County only
Springfield is a census-designated place, not a town, so there is no town hall in the chain. Each Springfield permit, from the building permit down to plumbing and electrical, is filed in PLUS with the county's Land Development Services.
PLUS portalChecked Oct 24, 2026Historic review
No overlay district
None of the county's 15 historic overlay districts is in Springfield, so a Springfield remodel never goes to the county's Architectural Review Board.
County historic districtsChecked Oct 24, 2026Homes
66.0% owner-occupied
The Springfield census area had 31,339 residents in 2020, and its median owner home value is $640,300 (American Community Survey, 2020 to 2024).
Census QuickFactsChecked Oct 24, 2026Next door
Kings Park West, 1967 to 1986
Between Burke and Fairfax, just outside the Springfield census area, Kings Park West went up from 1967 to 1986 as single-family houses and townhouses. Its developer also built West Springfield Village.
Kings Park West historyChecked Oct 24, 2026Local news
"Is Springfield revitalization back?"
Connection Newspapers, September 2, 2026: a look at the aging buildings around Old Keene Mill and Backlick roads and the new "Springfield" gateway sign.
Connection NewspapersChecked Oct 24, 2026Chamber
Mount Vernon Springfield
The old Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber web address now forwards to the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the local business group.
Chamber websiteChecked Oct 24, 2026Your showroom
Fairfax, about 7 miles
9970 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031, about 7 miles in a straight line from the center of Springfield. Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Your designer can also meet you in Sterling or Bethesda.
DirectionsChecked Nov 3, 2026Old cabinets
Alexandria ReStore, the nearer one
Of Habitat DC-NOVA's two ReStores, the Alexandria store on South Pickett Street is the closer to Springfield; the other is in Chantilly.
ReStore locationsChecked Oct 24, 2026Our work near Springfield
Three remodels in neighboring Burke
Our written project stories closest to Springfield come from Burke, next door: two kitchens and a primary bath, each on its own page.
Split-level kitchen in Burke, opened to the dining and living rooms
A small U-shaped kitchen sat behind walls. With those walls gone, white shaker cabinets run to the ceiling, an island about 13.5 feet long holds a fireclay farmhouse sink and four stools, and a custom maple hood stands between two new windows over a marble backsplash.
Two walls out · tall pantries by the refrigerator · engineered maple across the level
Read the Burke open kitchen story →
Teal shiplap galley in Burke, wrapped into the living room
An oddly shaped galley with two mini peninsulas became one straight run that turns into the living room. Custom WoodHarbor cabinets with offset shiplap doors wear a deep green-teal, the counters are walnut butcher block, and the range hood is clad in copper metallic tile.
Bar seating at the window · two 96-inch pantries · microwave built into a tall cabinet
Read the Burke teal kitchen story →
Primary bath in Burke: one wet room across the bay window
A corner shower and a drop-in tub deck gave way to a single glass-fronted wet room: a freestanding tub under the bay windows, a ceiling rain head at each end, a pebble floor and marble-look tile to the ceiling. A gray shaker double vanity faces it, and the toilet stayed put to keep the cost sensible.
Tub inside the shower · four pebble-backed niches · a new angled entry
Read the Burke primary bath story →Burke and Springfield answer to the same permit office. On the open Burke kitchen, the county's permit describes both removed walls as non-structural, and the framing, electrical and plumbing inspections all passed. How that Burke kitchen was permitted and built →
Kitchens in Springfield
Kitchen remodeling and renovation in Springfield, VA
How far your plan goes decides the paperwork. Fairfax County's permit guide places a kitchen renovation on the permit side and a straight swap of cabinets and countertops on the no-permit side. Relocate the sink and a plumbing permit follows; add lighting, outlets or an oven and an electrical permit follows; send a range hood outside through new ductwork and a mechanical permit follows. Fairfax County: does my project need a permit?
The county files those trade permits as "child" permits under the residential alteration permit. Projects in the Towns of Vienna or Clifton also need their town's approval uploaded; Springfield, with no town government, skips that step. County alteration permit page
Thinking of opening a closed kitchen to the dining or living room? The two Burke kitchens above show two ways we have done it next door: walls out with a long island, or a rebuilt galley that turns into the living room.
Cost: Kitchens from about $20,000. Most of our full kitchen remodels fall between $32,000 and $60,000+. A range is a starting point, not a quote.
Our kitchen remodeling service → · Kitchen remodeling cost guide →
Bathrooms in Springfield
Bathroom remodeling in Springfield: hall baths, primary suites and powder rooms
In Fairfax County a bathroom renovation is permit work, though new tile, a new vanity or new flooring by themselves are not. The plumbing permit arrives when a toilet, tub, shower or sink is added or relocated, so a tub-to-shower conversion that keeps its drain where it was and one that moves it are different jobs on paper. County permit guide
On April 30, 2026, the county announced that its residential Fast Track plan review now takes 1 business day instead of 5 for non-complex projects, minor interior alterations among them. The notice does not name kitchens or bathrooms, so Land Development Services decides whether a given plan qualifies. Fast Track announcement
Cost: Bathrooms from about $12,500. Most of our bathrooms fall between $20,000 and $60,000+. A range is a starting point, not a quote.
Our bathroom remodeling service → · Bathroom remodeling cost guide →
Home renovation in Springfield
Beyond the kitchen and bath: showers, basements, storage and additions
Showers
Walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions and full wet rooms with frameless glass, like the Burke primary bath with its tub inside the shower. Shower remodeling cost →
Basements
Recreation rooms, bars and new bathrooms below grade. A new basement toilet, sink or shower needs a county plumbing permit, the same as one upstairs. County permit guide Basement remodeling cost →
Pantries and closets
Built-in storage measured to your walls, such as the two 96-inch pantries with roll-out trays in the Burke teal kitchen.
Additions and exterior work
With no historic overlay district in Springfield, an addition goes to the county permit office without a stop at the Architectural Review Board, which reviews exterior work only inside those districts. Your HOA may still review it. Historic district FAQ
Permits and approvals
Getting a Springfield remodel approved
One permit office: Fairfax County
- Permits are applied for in PLUS, and the county answers permit questions at 703-222-0801. County permit page
- Applications filed on or after July 1, 2026 pay another 5% in county building and site fees. Fee increase notice
- Our part: we draw the scope, apply for the building permit and its trade permits, pay the county fees and meet the inspector at every inspection. None of it lands on your desk.
No historic overlay district
Fairfax County's Architectural Review Board reviews exterior work that needs a building permit, but only inside its 15 historic overlay districts, and Springfield is not among them. Interior work is not part of its review in any case. County design guidelines and district list
HOAs, townhouses and condos
Springfield's associations each set their own rules, so tell us about yours at the first visit. Usually our own truck sets a 14-foot container in the driveway on demolition day and hauls it off once demolition is finished. On a tight townhouse row, a narrow court or a condo property that bans containers, the debris waits under cover while the crew works and leaves on a dump truck before the crew does, so the curb is clear by nightfall.
Ask Sena about your Springfield permit →Your old kitchen
Where a Springfield kitchen goes after demolition
- Alexandria ReStore, the nearer one: 869 South Pickett Street, with Habitat DC-NOVA's other store at 4311 Walney Road in Chantilly. Donations go to the back bay doors, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. ReStore locations
- What they accept: wood cabinets as a full set with doors, complete toilets, appliances under 10 years old without rust (dishwashers 5 years or newer, no wall ovens) and new tile in at least 2 unopened boxes. Alexandria turns down countertops; Chantilly accepts Corian, granite and Silestone dropped off. Large donations get free pickup, usually 2 to 3 weeks out. ReStore donation rules
- The county agrees: its Golden Gazette for July 2026, "Donate, Don't Trash," points residents to the ReStores for appliances and building materials. Golden Gazette
- The I-95 Landfill Complex: the county's resident guide shows a construction and demolition debris area, with rock, dirt, ceramics and concrete capped at 2 cubic yards per household per day. I-95 resident guide From there, the county ships renovation waste on to a King George County landfill, and the complex's Furnace Road entrance closed permanently on October 10, 2026. County disposal notice
- Curbside pickup won't work: the county's special pickup serves only its own collection customers, about 10% of residents, and takes no construction debris. Special pickup rules
Giving your cabinets a second life: our crew can remove them carefully and set them aside, as long as we know before demolition. Mention it at the final measurement and pick a dry place for them to wait, a garage, a basement or a spare room, until the ReStore truck arrives. Booking that pickup is yours to do, so call Habitat as soon as you have a start date. Everything else from demolition leaves in our container or the day's dump-truck run.
Check any contractor
Before you sign with anyone in Springfield
Three points from Fairfax County's page for homeowners: a job worth $1,000 or more calls for a contractor with a Virginia license; if a contractor wants the permit pulled under your name, take that as a red flag; and the county takes reports of unlicensed work through PLUS, as does DPOR. County: hiring a contractor
The state board's own checklist: collect 3 written estimates, insist on the written contract the law requires, and keep the deposit to no more than 10% or $1,000 (30% for custom orders). DPOR: hiring a contractor The license class sets the job size a contractor may take on: Class C for jobs over $1,000 and under $30,000, Class B from $30,000 to $150,000, and Class A from $150,000 up. DPOR consumer information sheet
We hold DPOR Class A #2705163164. Search 2705163164 in DPOR License Lookup. Our guide to choosing a remodeling contractor →
How we work
Three phases, from your first call to the last inspection
Sena, our sales director, is the Springfield homeowner's executive contact the whole way through.
Phase 1
Plan and design
Leads: Sena, then your designer- First call with Sena, our sales director
- Free in-home consultation and measurements
- 3D design on the showroom screen; change it until it is yours
- Material selections and your proposal
- Contract, then the hand-off meeting: final measurement with your designer and project manager
Phase 2
Order and permits
Leads: Our operations manager and permit department- Every material ordered and received in our warehouse
- We handle every permit and inspection
- Start date set by your designer, project manager, operations manager and Sena
- Your job-start email and preparation checklist
Phase 3
Build
Leads: Your project manager and lead technician- Demo day: our container arrives, the permit goes on the door
- Inspections scheduled by our team; we meet the inspector
- Countertop and glass partners measure; you approve their drawings
- Final walkthrough with your project manager; two-year warranty starts
Reviews
What Springfield homeowners say
Two Springfield bathroom projects, a powder room and a bathroom, reviewed on Google in the homeowners' own words. For Bushra, the powder room was the only bathroom on her main floor.
★★★★★★★★★★“I recently got my powder room remodeled by Fairfax Kitchen and Bath and I’m really happy with how it turned out. I’m in Springfield and this was the only bathroom on our main floor. … Definetly recommend them for their reliable and quality work!”
★★★★★★★★★★“We LOVE our new bathroom. The project manager Mr. Ege Bulut was very attentive to the progress of the project as well as making sure everything turned out perfectly! Everything was done timely and very organized.”
★ 4.7 on Google from 139 reviews of the showroom that serves Springfield. Read the Fairfax showroom reviews on Google →
Questions
Springfield remodeling questions
Does a Springfield kitchen or bathroom remodel need a permit?
A remodel does; a straight swap does not. Springfield is not an incorporated town, so Fairfax County alone issues the permits, through its PLUS portal. The county lists kitchen renovations and bathroom remodels as permit work, while new cabinets, countertops, a vanity, tile, flooring or paint in the same places need none. Adding or relocating a sink, toilet, tub or shower brings a plumbing permit, new lighting, outlets or an oven bring an electrical permit, and a ducted range hood brings a mechanical permit. Our team files each one and books each inspection, so the county is our job, not yours.
Is any part of Springfield in a historic district?
Not on the county's list. Fairfax County has 15 historic overlay districts, where its Architectural Review Board reviews exterior work that needs a building permit, and Springfield is not one of them. For a Springfield kitchen or bath, the county building permit is the approval that matters. Homeowners associations are a separate matter: if you have one, read its rules on exterior changes and on containers, and tell us, so we can plan demolition around them.
What does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost in Springfield?
Kitchens from about $20,000. Most of our full kitchen remodels fall between $32,000 and $60,000+. Bathrooms from about $12,500. Most of our bathrooms fall between $20,000 and $60,000+. A range is a starting point, not a quote. Your designer prices your own plan once your Springfield home has been measured.
Which showroom is closest to Springfield?
Fairfax. Our showroom at 9970 Main Street is about 7 miles from the center of Springfield in a straight line and is open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. If Sterling or Bethesda suits you better, your designer can meet you at either of those showrooms instead.
Where can old cabinets from a Springfield kitchen go?
The nearer Habitat for Humanity ReStore is the Alexandria store at 869 South Pickett Street; the other is in Chantilly at 4311 Walney Road. Both accept wood cabinets as a complete set with their doors, and Habitat picks up large donations in Northern Virginia for free, usually 2 to 3 weeks out. Alexandria accepts no countertops, while Chantilly takes Corian, granite and Silestone tops that you drop off.
Do you remodel in North Springfield and West Springfield too?
Yes. This page is for the whole Springfield area, North Springfield and West Springfield included, and every one of those homes is served from our Fairfax showroom. The permit rules are the same Fairfax County rules described above.
Homes served in towns near Springfield
- Annandale · 162 homes served
- Burke · 217 homes served
- Lorton · 45 homes served
- Falls Church · 176 homes served
- Fairfax Station · 122 homes served
Every area we serve, with its showroom →
Planning a kitchen or bathroom in Springfield?
Use the consultation form near the top of this page or call the Fairfax showroom. Sena calls you back, and a designer visits your home in Springfield, North Springfield or West Springfield to measure and talk through the plan, free of charge. Designs come together at the Fairfax showroom, though Sterling and Bethesda are open to you as well.